Shoreline
Anna Ternheim Lyrics

Ever since I was eight or nine
From a very young age, I have been standing at the seashore, waiting for something that lasts.

Always waiting
I have been waiting at the shoreline for a long time, without knowing what I am waiting for.

For something lasting
I am waiting for something durable and permanent in my life, something that will remain here with me forever.

Loose your hunger, you loose your way
If you lose your hunger or desire for something, you lose your sense of direction and purpose.

Get confused and you fade away
If you become confused and uncertain about your goals, you start losing your identity and eventually disappear.

Oh this town
Refers to the town where I live, which is cruel and unkind to its young inhabitants.

Kills you when you are young
The town destroys the dreams and aspirations of its young residents, leaving them disillusioned and hopeless.

I'm not the boy I used to be
I have grown up and changed as a person, but the town has not evolved with me and continues to suffocate me.

This town has got the youth of me
The town has stolen my youth and vitality, leaving me with nothing but bitterness and regret.

All eyes turn hollow
All around me, I see people who have lost their spark and passion, living empty and meaningless lives.

From the work of sorrow
Their despair and hopelessness come from a lifetime of suffering and disappointment.

Standing on the paving
I am standing on the concrete pavement, surrounded by towering office buildings and busy, stressed-out people.

By the office building
I am surrounded by the symbols of corporate power and greed, which have little regard for human emotions or well-being.

They've got so much to do
The people around me are consumed with their jobs and responsibilities, leaving no time or energy for anything else.

Never time for you
In this world of endless work and obligations, there is no space or time for personal connection or spiritual growth.

We are shadows
We are mere shadows of our former selves, living half-lives in a world that values productivity over humanity.

Oh we're shadows
Continuation of the previous thought, emphasizing the profound sense of emptiness and meaninglessness.

Shadows in the alley
Metaphorically, we are like shadows lurking in dark alleys, invisible to those who pass by and forgotten by the world.

You die when you're young
The town and its soul-sucking culture kill you before you have a chance to truly live.

You die when you're young
Repetition of the previous line, driving home the message that this town mercilessly crushes the spirits of its youth.