Dunes
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Somewhere over the dunes, love
I walked, I wept
Enough
I turn the desert into seabed
I swam from the terrible depths
I don't know whose problem it is
I don't know whose love to give
I'm losing it

Somewhere in me
Are memories that I cannot gather anymore
Oh, my word
Is on my mind
Quiet and empty

Oh, I think I'm losing it
Oh, I think I'm losing it
Oh, I don't know what to do about it
Well, I'm not so sure about it

I don't know whose problem it is
I don't know whose fuck to give
I'm losing it

Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it
Losing it




Losing it
Losing it

Overall Meaning

In "Dunes," Alabama Shakes lead singer Brittany Howard sings about her struggle with understanding her own emotions and memories. She talks about walking and weeping somewhere over the dunes, turning the desert into seabed, and swimming from the terrible depths. These lines are metaphors that convey her feeling of being lost and drowning in her own emotions. She doesn't know whose problem it is or whose love to give, which suggests that she's struggling with understanding and accepting her own feelings.


The chorus of "Dunes" repeats "Oh, I think I'm losing it" multiple times. This sentiment reinforces the idea that she's struggling with her own mental state and is at a loss for what to do about it. She talks about having memories that she can't gather anymore, and her mind being quiet and empty. These lines suggest that she's experiencing some kind of emotional trauma or mental block that's preventing her from accessing her own thoughts and feelings.


Overall, "Dunes" is a poignant and introspective look at navigating one's own emotions and memories. Howard's powerful vocals drive home the rawness and vulnerability of the lyrics, making it a standout track on Alabama Shakes' album Sound & Color.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere over the dunes, love
I am lost in my thoughts, wandering over the sand dunes and thinking about love.


I walked, I wept
I have been reflecting on my emotions and have been traveling by foot, shedding tears as I go.


Enough
I have had enough of my current emotional state and desire a change.


I turn the desert into seabed
I want to transform the arid desert landscape into an ocean floor, filled with life and vitality.


I swam from the terrible depths
I have battled through deep, emotional hardships and have emerged victorious.


I don't know whose problem it is
I am unsure who is responsible for the current situation or struggle.


I don't know whose love to give
I am confused about where my affections should be directed.


I'm losing it
I am struggling to maintain my composure and sanity.


Somewhere in me
Deep within myself, I am experiencing intense emotions.


Are memories that I cannot gather anymore
I am finding it difficult to remember important events from my past.


Oh, my word
I am feeling a strong sense of emphasis and urgency in my thoughts and language.


Is on my mind
I am preoccupied with a specific thought or idea.


Quiet and empty
Despite my mental activity, I feel a sense of stillness and emptiness.


Oh, I think I'm losing it
I am becoming increasingly fearful and anxious about my mental state.


Oh, I don't know what to do about it
I am feeling lost and uncertain about how to address my emotional struggles.


Well, I'm not so sure about it
I lack confidence in myself and my ability to cope with these overwhelming emotions.


I don't know whose fuck to give
I am frustrated and angered by my indecision and lack of clarity regarding my emotional priorities.


Losing it
I am progressively losing my grip on my mental and emotional stability.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brittany Amber Howard, Heath Allen Fogg, Steven William Johnson, Zachary Riley Cockrell

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David Romero

You ain't alone, so why are you lonely?
There you go on the dark end of the street
Are you scared to tell somebody how you feel about somebody
Are you scared what somebody's gonna think
Or are you scared to wear your heart out on your sleeve

Are you scared me
'Cause I'm scared the bomb gonna take me away
Oh, but I really don't know what I got to say
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Hey

One two three
Are you too scared to dance for me
Bite the bullet or tug my sleeve
Or are you scared out on your own two feet
Alright

We really ain't that different, you and me
'Cause I'm scared the storm's gonna take me away
But I really don't know what I got to say
Alright, alright
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Hey

Cry, if you gonna cry
Come on, cry with me
Cry, if you gonna cry
Come on, cry with me

You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
Just let me be your ticket home

You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home



All comments from YouTube:

Tamires Santos

primeira vez q escuto. cai aqui de paraquedas. minha nova música favorita, pra pensar na vida e afins😍🥰🥰❤❤👌🏽

alexis mancilla flores

amo esta cancion

Almir Domingos

O filme Clube de Compras Dallas.
Além de ter um roteiro primoroso e interpretações primorosas .
A trilha que tem desde de T.Rex e Alabama Shakes com essa música.
A vocalista mi lembra a Janis Joplin maneira de cantar .
A alma dela suplicava em ser ouvida ......

ardenightt n' books

i swear i'm listening to this 24/7. kinda weird how much i can relate to the lyrics, and the clip brings me peace, like "there's lots of ppl feeling the same, youre not alone but youre still alone". I watched the movie a couple years ago, i was younger and felt Ron's pain, was a realization that i was and still, hurt. Depression is all over the floor now.
Scary, huh?

ardenightt n' books

Dunno why this video isn't viral ); so good.

David Romero

You ain't alone, so why are you lonely?
There you go on the dark end of the street
Are you scared to tell somebody how you feel about somebody
Are you scared what somebody's gonna think
Or are you scared to wear your heart out on your sleeve

Are you scared me
'Cause I'm scared the bomb gonna take me away
Oh, but I really don't know what I got to say
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Hey

One two three
Are you too scared to dance for me
Bite the bullet or tug my sleeve
Or are you scared out on your own two feet
Alright

We really ain't that different, you and me
'Cause I'm scared the storm's gonna take me away
But I really don't know what I got to say
Alright, alright
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Hey

Cry, if you gonna cry
Come on, cry with me
Cry, if you gonna cry
Come on, cry with me

You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
Just let me be your ticket home

You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home
You, you ain't alone
Just let me be your ticket home

Nikolaos Vlamakis

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Guilherme Alves da Silva

Great movie, beautiful song

Kalina Encheva

brilliant. pure incredible art.

Lorenzo Galetto

Buena película y excelente canción !

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