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Same Boat
Alin Coen Band Lyrics
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form a wall
I try to turn my hands to you
but instead I slip them for
Nothing to hold on to
A little crack of laughter
we both can see through
covers up this joyful view -
Nothing to look up to
Feels like unspoken words
It's not the end of it but it ---
hurts
And it looks like we're in the same boat
Trying to roll in different directions
And it feels like we're of the same kind
Still I cannot get the connection
Well, I wonder how far I have to go
To find and take the door
That I've been looking for
We both would like to walk the night
would like to show
What's going on inside our minds
But for some reason I don't know
How to communicate with you
I put my hands against the wall
Remember how it felt
Ice cold and hard like stone
So I try to make it melt
We could overcome now
Feels like unspoken words
It's not the end of it but it
Hurts
And it looks like we're in the same boat
Trying to roll in different directions
And it feels like we're of the same kind
Still I cannot get the connection
Well, I wonder how far I have to go
To find and take the door
That I've been looking for
The song Same Boat by Alin Coen Band delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly the struggles of communication and connection. The opening lines "Little bricks of silence, form a wall" signify the unspoken emotions and thoughts that eventually lead to a disconnect between two people. The singer tries to reach out to the other person, but fails to do so as "Nothing to hold on to" suggests that they lack the common ground to nurture their friendship, leading to a loss of intimacy.
The second stanza describes how there are moments of joy and laughter, "A little crack of laughter, we both can see through," but the clouds of miscommunication obstruct their view leading to "Nothing to look up to". There are unexpressed feelings and pain building up inside them. The chorus implies that both parties share the same dilemma, but the direction they take to solve it differs. The repetition of "And it looks like we're in the same boat, trying to roll in different directions" underscores the ironic paradox that they are united in their separateness, which is the inability to connect. The singer seeks to find the door to bridge the gap between them, but it remains elusive, leaving them feeling alienated from one another.
In conclusion, Same Boat is a melancholic ballad, lamenting the challenge and hurt of incomplete communication and missed connection between two people. The lyrics, delivered with emotive power, capture the all-too-familiar feeling of isolation that comes from not being able to connect intimately with others, despite our best efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Little bricks of silence form a wall
The unspoken words between us are building up, creating a barrier to communication
I try to turn my hands to you but instead I slip them for Nothing to hold on to
I attempt to reach out to you, but it seems that there is nothing concrete or tangible to connect us
A little crack of laughter we both can see through But then a cloud gets in the way covers up this joyful view - Nothing to look up to
There are moments of happiness and understanding between us, but they are fleeting and are often obscured by larger issues
Feels like unspoken words It's not the end of it but it --- hurts
Our inability to effectively communicate is causing pain and discomfort
And it looks like we're in the same boat Trying to roll in different directions And it feels like we're of the same kind Still I cannot get the connection
Although we may have similar experiences and feelings, we still cannot seem to bridge the divide between us
Well, I wonder how far I have to go To find and take the door That I've been looking for
I am questioning what steps I need to take in order to achieve true understanding and connection with you
We both would like to walk the night would like to show What's going on inside our minds But for some reason I don't know How to communicate with you
We share a desire for emotional intimacy and honesty, but I am struggling to effectively express myself
And it looks like we're in the same boat Trying to roll in different directions And it feels like we're of the same kind Still I cannot get the connection
We may share certain commonalities, but we are still struggling to find a way to truly connect with one another
I put my hands against the wall Remember how it felt Ice cold and hard like stone So I try to make it melt We could overcome now
I am aware of the figurative wall between us and am attempting to break it down in order to overcome our communication issues
Well, I wonder how far I have to go To find and take the door That I've been looking for
I am still searching for a way to effectively connect with you
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.