Mermaid Dreams
Annie - Topic Lyrics


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To where I watch on the yellow sands
And they pluck sweet music
With sea-cold hands
They bring me coral and amber clear
But when the stars in heaven appear
Their music ceases, they glide away
They swim for their grottos across the bay
Then listen only to my shrill tune
The surfy tide, and the wondering moon

Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Into the sea with me

To where I watch on the yellow sands
And they pluck sweet music
With sea-cold hands
They bring me coral and amber clear
But when the stars in heaven appear
Their music ceases, they glide away
They swim for their grottos across the bay
Then listen only to my shrill tune
The surfy tide, and the wondering moon

Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Into the sea with me

Into the sea with me come into the sea
Only you and me forever mine
Come into the sea we will always be
For all eternity into the sea with me
Come into the sea we will always be
For all eternity






Forever mine

Overall Meaning

In "Mermaid Dreams" by Topic featuring Annie, the lyrics invite the listener into a dreamlike reverie that blends elements of ocean imagery with emotive longing. The song opens with vivid descriptions of a serene coastal scene where the singer observes figures on “the yellow sands” who seem to be engaged in an ethereal performance, “plucking sweet music” with their “sea-cold hands.” This imagery evokes the idea of mermaids or sea nymphs who are harmonizing with the environment, suggesting an enchanting world that exists beyond ordinary reality. The juxtaposition of warmth (“yellow sands”) with the coldness of the sea reflects a tension between the familiar and the unknown, as if the singer is both captivated and distanced from this aquatic paradise.


As the song progresses, it underscores the ephemeral nature of this magical encounter. The narrative shifts as it notes that when “the stars in heaven appear,” the enchanting music fades away, hinting at the arrival of nighttime and perhaps a sense of inevitability—suggesting that these magical beings must return to their homes in the ocean, their “grottos across the bay.” This departure signifies a moment of transience, or perhaps a yearning for connection that cannot last. The singer is left to listen to their “shrill tune,” representing solitary reflection as the sea tide and moon become the only witnesses to their longing. This evokes a sense of loss, highlighting an emotional dichotomy between the beauty of this fleeting interaction and the loneliness that follows.


The repeated invitation to join “into the sea with me” serves as both a metaphorical and literal call to abandon the constraints of the terrestrial world. This phrase becomes an almost hypnotic refrain, suggesting a desire to escape reality and enter a realm where they can forge an eternal bond. This invitation is inclusive, yet the insistence on the phrase “forever mine” reveals a possessiveness or idealization of the connection, suggesting a deep-seated desire for commitment and union that transcends mortal limitations. Here, the sea transforms into a symbol of limitless possibilities and eternal love, portraying an idyllic yet unattainable dream of togetherness.


Ultimately, "Mermaid Dreams" encapsulates a rich tapestry of longing, beauty, and the bittersweet nature of ephemeral connections. The imagery of the ocean and its inhabitants serves both as a backdrop and a catalyst for deep emotional reflection. Through the alluring sounds of music, the enchanting sights of coral and amber, and the gentle pull of the tide, the song transforms the listener into a participant in this dream, crafting an evocative narrative about love, loss, and the yearning for places and connections that may seem just out of reach. The desire to escape into the sea becomes a metaphor for seeking solace and fulfillment, revealing a profound existential exploration of what it means to connect with the deeper currents of emotion and existence.


Line by Line Meaning

To where I watch on the yellow sands
To the place where I observe from the sunlit shore.


And they pluck sweet music
And they create enchanting melodies.


With sea-cold hands
Using their cool, ocean-washed hands.


They bring me coral and amber clear
They offer me vibrant coral and transparent amber.


But when the stars in heaven appear
However, as the celestial stars begin to shine.


Their music ceases, they glide away
Their melodies halt as they gracefully depart.


They swim for their grottos across the bay
They dive back to their hidden caves across the water.


Then listen only to my shrill tune
Leaving me to hear only my piercing song.


The surfy tide, and the wondering moon
Accompanied by the crashing waves and the curious moon.


Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Join me as we plunge together into the ocean depths.


Into the sea with me
Come along, diving into the watery embrace.


To where I watch on the yellow sands
To the place where I observe from the sunlit shore.


And they pluck sweet music
And they create enchanting melodies.


With sea-cold hands
Using their cool, ocean-washed hands.


They bring me coral and amber clear
They offer me vibrant coral and transparent amber.


But when the stars in heaven appear
However, as the celestial stars begin to shine.


Their music ceases, they glide away
Their melodies halt as they gracefully depart.


They swim for their grottos across the bay
They dive back to their hidden caves across the water.


Then listen only to my shrill tune
Leaving me to hear only my piercing song.


The surfy tide, and the wondering moon
Accompanied by the crashing waves and the curious moon.


Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Join me as we plunge together into the ocean depths.


Into the sea with me into the sea with me
Come along, diving into the watery embrace.


Into the sea with me
Join me as we plunge together into the ocean depths.


Into the sea with me come into the sea
Step into the ocean alongside me.


Only you and me forever mine
Just the two of us, bonded for eternity.


Come into the sea we will always be
Enter the ocean; we will remain connected.


For all eternity into the sea with me
For all time, dive into the depths with me.


Come into the sea we will always be
Join me in the waves; our bond is everlasting.


For all eternity
Together, timeless and unending.


Forever mine
You will always belong to me.




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.

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@iwanta_juicebox

"Which theatre kid were you?"
The one in the audience

@LibbyT-nh4wj

real

@ThatOneTeen288

Sadly same

@swiftieduck

I was the kid who missed half the school year coz i was (and still am) in professional plays out of school…
I have PTSD for the word
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At this point…

@deadaccount6865

Because I don’t have a ride to rehearsals😢

@nadstolgia

me bc i keep getting not casted for the shows ive auditioned for LOL XD 💔

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@randolph_plays

"isnt she a background character" 💀

@nancyprice7883

Bahahahaha😂

@ExElliexE

Me as the sound manager: “ baby I’m not even here- I’m a hallucination

@elisegraves1572

Lol, lights and sound are non existent

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