Beach
All Kings And Queens Lyrics


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On the coastline, in the water
Your mirage is like a stalker
I should push him off the cliffside
'Cause he's coloring my insides ocean blue
And everywhere I look, I look at you
It's true
Up in my imagination, I rehearse our conversations
And at least I'm never lonely
Even though I know you're only in my mind
And there's no point in covering my eyes, even when I try

I hear your voice over and over
Sitting on the beach of Dover
What is happening? Oh, dear
I keep wishing you were here
And I swear, I'm gonna lose it
If I keep playing your music
But what else is there to do?
Everywhere I look I just see you

In my self made isolation,
You're my only inspiration
When the mirror says I'm ugly
And if anybody loves me, it's a lie
And right before I'm swallowed
By my mind and cursing at the sky

I hear your voice over and over
Sitting on the beach of Dover
What is happening? Oh, dear
I keep wishing you were here
And I swear, I'm gonna lose it
If I keep playing your music
But what else is there to do?
Everywhere I look, I just see you

It's deep red, my broken dream
My last breath, the king and queen
The world ends, it's you and me
In my head if we can be together
Maybe we'll live forever

Sand between my toes
I've got vertigo
I'm afraid of heights
If I could I'd cry
We've got incompatible star signs
I'm in love with you
What's the point in looking at the view?
'Cause every time I do
I just see you (I just see you)

It's deep red, my broken dream
My last breath, the king and queen
The world ends, it's you and me
In my head if we can be together
Maybe we'll live forever

I met your ghost, he followed me
Down to the coast of Dover Beach
I talk to you in poetry
You stole the view of Dover Beach
I met your ghost, he followed me
Down to the coast of Dover Beach




I scream at you in poetry
You stole the view of Dover Beach

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beach" by All Kings And Queens depict a longing for someone who is not physically present, creating a sense of escapism and yearning. The singer finds solace in their imagination, where they imagine conversations and interactions with this person who only exists in their mind. Despite knowing that this person is not real, they cannot help but be consumed by the feeling of having them around. The mention of the coastline and water symbolizes the boundary between reality and fantasy, showcasing the blurred lines between the singer's thoughts and their desire for connection.


The line "And at least I'm never lonely, even though I know you're only in my mind" highlights the bittersweet nature of this imagination. It provides temporary comfort and companionship, but also emphasizes the loneliness and isolation that the singer feels in their actual life. The song delves into themes of self-doubt and insecurity, as the singer questions their own worth when faced with messages of beauty standards and love. The line "And right before I'm swallowed by my mind and cursing at the sky" showcases the inner turmoil and negative thoughts that plague the singer's mind.


Overall, "Beach" captures the conflicting emotions of longing for someone who exists only in the mind while grappling with feelings of isolation and self-doubt. It paints a vivid picture of the singer's internal struggles and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality.


Line by Line Meaning

On the coastline, in the water
In this environment of uncertainty and vulnerability


Your mirage is like a stalker
Your illusionary presence constantly haunts me


I should push him off the cliffside
I should let go of this false image and move on


'Cause he's coloring my insides ocean blue
Because he's affecting and overwhelming my emotions


And everywhere I look, I look at you
No matter where I turn, you're always on my mind


It's true
This feeling is undeniable


Up in my imagination, I rehearse our conversations
In the realm of my imagination, I practice our interactions


And at least I'm never lonely
At least I find solace in this fabricated companionship


Even though I know you're only in my mind
Even though I acknowledge that you're just a figment of my imagination


And there's no point in covering my eyes, even when I try
There's no use in denying or avoiding the truth


I hear your voice over and over
Your voice echoes incessantly in my mind


Sitting on the beach of Dover
In the solitude of Dover Beach


What is happening? Oh, dear
I am bewildered and concerned


I keep wishing you were here
I continuously long for your presence


And I swear, I'm gonna lose it
And I promise you, I'm on the verge of falling apart


If I keep playing your music
If I keep holding onto the memories of our connection


But what else is there to do?
But what other options do I have?


Everywhere I look I just see you
Your presence dominates my perception


In my self-made isolation
In the loneliness I have created for myself


You're my only inspiration
You're the sole source of my inspiration


When the mirror says I'm ugly
When my reflection tells me I'm unattractive


And if anybody loves me, it's a lie
And if anyone claims to love me, it feels deceitful


And right before I'm swallowed
And just as I'm about to be consumed


By my mind and cursing at the sky
By my own thoughts and expressing frustration towards the universe


It's deep red, my broken dream
It's intensely vivid, my shattered aspiration


My last breath, the king and queen
My final hope, the epitome of perfection


The world ends, it's you and me
Everything else becomes insignificant, only we remain


In my head if we can be together
In my imagination, if we can exist as a couple


Maybe we'll live forever
Perhaps our connection will transcend time


Sand between my toes
The sensation of sand beneath my feet


I've got vertigo
I feel dizzy and disoriented


I'm afraid of heights
I have a fear of being elevated or reaching new heights


If I could, I'd cry
If I were able, I would release my emotions through tears


We've got incompatible star signs
Our astrological signs are not compatible


I'm in love with you
I am deeply and passionately infatuated with you


What's the point in looking at the view?
Why bother admiring the scenery?


'Cause every time I do
Because every time I do


I just see you (I just see you)
I only see you, and nothing else


I met your ghost, he followed me
I encountered your lingering presence, it followed and haunted me


Down to the coast of Dover Beach
Right to the shores of Dover Beach


I talk to you in poetry
I express my thoughts to you through poetic language


You stole the view of Dover Beach
You took away the tranquility and beauty of Dover Beach


I scream at you in poetry
I express my frustration towards you in poetic form


You stole the view of Dover Beach
You took away the peacefulness and serenity of Dover Beach




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arabella Sarah Lennox Latham, Edward James Carlile, Nathan Challinor

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