Delivrance
Alcest Lyrics
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From this world
Fly away from you
Forgotten
Vanishing
I wished my mind
Could wander without pain
To the gleaming shelters
Hidden somewhere in the sun
Far away from this world
Far away from you
Lying on the sand I hear
The distant singing sea
And stare at lonely clouds
Fading above me
I wished my mind could join them
I wished my mind could wander free
To the gleaming shelters
Hidden somewhere in the sun
Far away from this world
Far away from you
So far away
The lyrics to Alcest's song "Away" express a desire to escape from the difficulties of the world and the pain of personal relationships. The imagery of lying on the sand and disappearing from the world shows a desire to leave behind the weight of earthly concerns. The person wishes to wander without pain, to find shelter and solace in the gleaming lands hidden in the sun, far from the reach of those who cause them distress.
The references to the singing sea and the lonely clouds evoke a sense of isolation and longing for escape. The person wishes their mind could join the elements that seem to be free and unconstrained, unencumbered by the struggles of human relationships. The repeated refrain of "far away from you" expresses a desire to break free from a situation where others are causing pain and stress.
Overall, "Away" is a song about seeking a sense of peace and refuge from a difficult world. It shows a longing to escape the confines of daily life and find solace in the beauty of nature and the unknown realms beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying on the sandi let my spirit disappear
Feeling despondent lying on the sand, I let go of all worldly ties
From this world
Intending to escape the troubles of the living
Fly away from you
I seek to get away not only from the world, but also from specific pains caused by someone
Forgotten
Destined to fade away without remembrance
Vanishing
Disappearing without a trace, my existence unacknowledged
I wished my mind
Could wander without pain
I desire for my thoughts to be unencumbered by sorrow
To the gleaming shelters
Hidden somewhere in the sun
Far away from this world
Far away from you
I long for escape to warm and pretty havens, away from this world that includes a person I need to get away from
Lying on the sand I hear
The distant singing sea
I listen to the peaceful, faraway sound of the ocean, as I lay in my resigned state
And stare at lonely clouds
Fading above me
I see solitary clouds gradually disappear, like I am fading away, too
I wished my mind could join them
I wished my mind could wander free
In wishing to escape from pain, I seek to have my thoughts meld with the passing clouds, and find freedom in their movement
So far away
The distance I seek to keep is beyond comprehension
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Danthemanwhale
Lying on the sandi let my spirit disappear
From this world
Fly away from you
Forgotten
Vanishing
I wished my mind
Could wander without pain
To the gleaming shelters
Hidden somewhere in the sun
Far away from this world
Far away from you
Lying on the sand I hear
The distant singing sea
And stare at lonely clouds
Fading above me
I wished my mind could join them
I wished my mind could wander free
To the gleaming shelters
Hidden somewhere in the sun
Far away from this world
Far away from you
So far away
@bahiamahir6473
Instant gone inside
Running wild instead of dying
Got it high inside, don't hide
Running wild instead of dying
Gettin' inside
Gettin' high
Crawl inside
Gettin' up
Gone inside and out
And I run until I survive
Getting high inside and out
Get to run until I'm found
On y va (let's go)
Signalment (Distinctive features)
De l'âme (of the soul)
On y va (let's go)
Signalment (Distinctive features)
De l'âme (of the soul)
On y va (let's go)
J' attendrai (I'll wait)
sure cetta baryue (on this boat)
On y va (Let's go)
J' attendrai (I'll wait)
Sur ma barque (On my boat)
On y va (let's go)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
Que l'âme (that the soul)
Va me dire la vérité (will tell me the truth)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
Que l'âme (that the soul)
Va me dire la vérité (will tell me the truth)
Et à l'intérieur (and inside)
Je peux ( I can)
Ressentir la vérité (feel the truth)
Et à l'intérieur (and inside)
Je peux ( I can)
Ressentir la vérité (feel the truth)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
âme à l'envers (inside our soul)
La vérité (The truth)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
La vérité (The truth)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
La vérité (The truth)
Nous apprenons déjà (we learn already)
âme à l'envers (inside our soul)
La vérité (The truth)
@tg5127
Hearing this song for the first time live really was for me a deliverance... after struggling with depression for two years, I was finally seeing the bright side of life... and this was the very moment I realised it.
@prophecyBC
The healing force of music, right?
@abpast5319
Noob
@jayfaux6211
@ab past piss off. Let people connect and rejoice with music.
@xnomadx5686
I cannot even imagine and I’ve seen a few extra good shows (Cause I’m old lol) but this would be an interesting mix of catharsis and spiritual experience… thankfully we have musician like this bringing their brand of light and dark to the fore… it’s certainly a “Mecca” of musical sorts…
I’d be interested to see Schammash live… I saw Pink Floyd play the “Division Bell” live in the hugest stadium I’ve ever seen… that was pretty flooring. How true too. Music is a fascinating aspect of life… people use it for all manner of reasons… a lot of people who hear this stuff… they pick on my “spiritual metal” they call it. I sighed and suggested it was certainly “thinking man’s music” (or woman) but I wouldn’t pigeonhole the depths of what’s happening here - PigeonToes! Lol godspeed
@zachariaszmosakowski3443
This song is certainly a "Shelter"... It's a safehouse from this whole world. Hit me hard for the first time heard live... Uncomparable to nothing I've ever experienced during a live show.
@austins.6805
When I listen to this song, I feel like no matter what I'm going through in life, I'm going to be okay.
@kaustavganguly4034
Alcest as a band are exactly this to me.
@julidelalune2243
The middle of the night. Was on the way to bed at a festival. Heard this band playing from the campground. Turned backwards immediately. Absolutely amazing setlist. When this song came, I found myself crying sooo badly. Took a straight way to my heart. 😌
@alywolf6822
This song makes me cry a lot! It's amazing and beautiful. Thank you Neige. ❤