Pure Shores
All Saints Lyrics


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I've crossed deserts for miles
Swam water for time
Searching places to find
A piece of something to call mine (I'm coming)
A piece of something to call mine (I'm coming)
Coming closer to you

Ran along many moors
Walked through many doors
The place where I want to be
Is the place I can call mine (I'm coming)
Is the place I can call mine (I'm coming)
Coming closer to you

I'm moving, I'm coming
Can you hear what I hear
It's calling you, my dear
Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
I can hear it calling you
I'm coming, not drowning
Swimming closer to you

Never been here before
I'm intrigued, I'm unsure
I'm searching for more
I've got something that's all mine
I've got something that's all mine

Take me somewhere I can breathe
I've got so much to see
This is where I want to be
In a place I can call mine
In a place I can call mine

I'm moving, I'm coming
Can you hear what I hear
It's calling you, my dear
Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
I can hear it calling you
I'm coming, not drowning
Swimming closer to you

Moving, coming
Can you hear what I hear? (Hear it out of reach)
I hear it calling you
Swimming closer to you

Many faces I have seen
Many places I have been
Walked the deserts, swam the shores (Coming closer to you)
Many faces I have known
Many ways in which I've grown
Moving closer on my own (Coming closer to you)

I move it, I feel it
I'm coming, not drowning
I move it, I feel it
I'm coming, not drowning

I'm moving, I'm coming
Can you hear what I hear
It's calling you, my dear
Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
I can hear it calling you
I'm coming, not drowning
Swimming closer to you (Take me to my beach)

I'm moving, I'm coming
Can you hear what I hear
It's calling you, my dear
Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
I can hear it calling you
I'm coming, not drowning
Swimming closer to you
(Take me to my beach)

I'm moving, I'm coming
Can you hear what I hear
It's calling you, my dear




Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
I can hear it calling you

Overall Meaning

"Pure Shores" by All Saints is a song that beautifully encompasses the idea of traveling to find a place to call one's own. The lyrics mention crossing deserts and swimming through waters, conveying the idea of the singer's long and arduous journey to finally reach the place they belong. The repeated phrase, "A piece of something to call mine," further emphasizes this notion of searching for a place that is uniquely one's own.


The chorus of the song mentions the idea of being called by the beach, a recurring metaphor that emphasizes the idea of finding a place where one can be true to themselves and find inner peace. The song is ultimately a celebration of the journey towards self-discovery and identity, where constant growth and exploration is the key to finding one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I've crossed deserts for miles
I have journeyed through challenging terrain to find something that is truly mine.


Swam water for time
I have endured the passage of time swimming in search of what is truly mine.


Searching places to find
I have been searching many different locations in search of what is truly mine.


A piece of something to call mine (I'm coming)
I am finally coming to the realization of what is truly mine.


Ran along many moors
I have run through different landscapes in search of what is truly mine.


Walked through many doors
I have explored different opportunities in search of what is truly mine.


The place where I want to be
I have a clear picture of where I belong and where I am headed.


Is the place I can call mine (I'm coming)
I am finally coming to the realization of where I belong.


Coming closer to you
My journey has brought me closer to where I belong and closer to you.


I'm moving, I'm coming
I am making progress and moving towards my goal.


Can you hear what I hear
Do you see what I see? Do you feel what I feel?


It's calling you, my dear
There is something that is calling out to you just as it is calling to me.


Out of reach (Take me to my beach)
What we are seeking feels far away, but we will get there together.


I can hear it calling you
I hear the same thing calling to you as it is calling to me.


Not drowning, swimming closer to you
I am not lost, I am simply continuing on my journey towards my destination.


Never been here before
This is a new experience for me.


I'm intrigued, I'm unsure
I am curious and cautious, but willing to take a chance on what I am seeking.


I've got something that's all mine
I have finally found something that belongs uniquely to me.


Take me somewhere I can breathe
I need to find a place where I can relax and be myself.


I've got so much to see
There is so much out there waiting for me to discover.


Many faces I have seen
I have met many people on my journey.


Many places I have been
I have traveled through many different locations.


Walked the deserts, swam the shores (Coming closer to you)
I have experienced many challenges and triumphs in my journey that have brought me closer to my destination.


Many faces I have known
I have formed connections with many people on my journey.


Many ways in which I've grown
I have learned and developed in many ways as a result of my journey.


Moving closer on my own (Coming closer to you)
I am making progress towards my goal independently, but you are still a crucial part of my journey.


I move it, I feel it
I am driven and passionate about what I am searching for.


Swimming closer to you
I am still focused on my journey, but I am also moving closer to you as we both strive towards our goals.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Susannah Melvoin, Shaznay Lewis, William Orbit

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