Like Lot
Ahead To The Sea Lyrics


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Sometimes the north-east wind blows
And whispers cold my name
While he howls around the house
Fuel to the flame
So I close all windows tight
And I put plugs in my ear
A pillow over my head
For I won't hear

I won't turn around and I won't look back
I won't cry and curse and all that shit
I don't wanna turn in a pillar of salt
Me love like Lot once did
I went through my flat and packed all your things
In a cardboard box to set me free
But we can't do this with memories
Me love, me love, can't we

I wrote you many lines from all over the place
They drowned in a river, burned in my fireplace
Hey-Hey-Hey... to find a way
Hey-Hey-Hey... to find my way





To find my way

Overall Meaning

The song "Like Lot" by Ahead to the Sea is about letting go of a past relationship and moving on. The lyrics describe a person who is haunted by the memories of their former lover, represented by the north-east wind that blows and whispers their name. The singer tries to block out the memories by closing windows and putting in earplugs, but is ultimately unable to escape the pain of their broken heart.


The chorus of the song refers to the biblical story of Lot's wife, who turned into a pillar of salt after looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The singer resolves not to make the same mistake, choosing instead to focus on the future and leave behind the pain and regret of the past.


The second verse of the song explores the difficulty of letting go. The singer packs up their former lover's belongings in a box, but realizes that memories cannot be so easily discarded. They have written letters to their ex, but these have been destroyed, symbolizing the futility of trying to reconnect with someone who has moved on.


Overall, "Like Lot" is a deeply personal and introspective exploration of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. It makes use of vivid imagery and references to biblical stories to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions.



Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes the north-east wind blows
There are times when the cold wind blows from the north-east direction.


And whispers cold my name
The wind carries a chilling sound that calls out my name in a whisper.


While he howls around the house
At the same time, the wind howls around the house, creating a chaotic atmosphere.


Fuel to the flame
The wind's howling only adds to the emotional burden I'm carrying.


So I close all windows tight
To avoid being influenced by the wind's howling, I close all the windows tightly.


And I put plugs in my ear
I also put ear plugs in my ears to block out the noise entirely.


A pillow over my head
To further shut out the world, I put a pillow over my head.


For I won't hear
Ultimately, I refuse to hear anything else.


I won't turn around and I won't look back
I am determined not to turn around and look back at what's behind me.


I won't cry and curse and all that shit
I also refuse to break down in tears or curse my luck.


I don't wanna turn in a pillar of salt
I'll do anything not to be like Lot, who became a pillar of salt.


Me love like Lot once did
I love you like Lot loved in the Biblical story.


I went through my flat and packed all your things
I've gone through my flat and put all your things in a cardboard box to get rid of them.


In a cardboard box to set me free
By packing them away, I hope to free myself from the pain and well of emotions.


But we can't do this with memories
However, I can't escape the memories of our time together.


Me love, me love, can't we
Despite it all, can't our love work out?


I wrote you many lines from all over the place
I've written many letters to you from all different locations.


They drowned in a river, burned in my fireplace
But those letters have been lost to the river, or destroyed in my fireplace.


Hey-Hey-Hey... to find a way
I keep searching and trying to find a way out of this pain.


Hey-Hey-Hey... to find my way
Ultimately, what I'm searching for is a way to find myself again after this heartbreak.




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@TheAnomaly01010

Sometimes you gotta talk that shit

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Fuckin right

@grandmastermadara4182

Sometimes you gotta talk you’re shit - Karlos miller

@allahbless2278

Exactly, specially for the ones who forget

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