In the Sand
Anouk Lyrics
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When dark clouds block the sunlight
And it's raining in my heart
I'll keep my head up high
So little time to try
To find out, about the feeling
That's deep inside of you
So remember
When you're down and out
In the sand
So many minds are torn
By overloading senses
You're breathing in and out
No second left to sigh
Can you tell me why
Nobody will tell me
What they're feeling deep inside
We're all just telling lies
Every time you wonder
Why the feeling lingers
And it's stuck inside your soul
You're crying when you smile
So remember
When you're down and out
When you're stuck in the middle
When you can't solve the riddle
Lay it down in the sand
When you can't help but shiver
Get you finger off the trigger
Lay it down in the sand
Get it out your head
Out of your hands
Lay it down in the sand
So remember
When you're down and out
When everything's missing
And there's nobody listening
Lay it down in the sand
When you can't help but shiver
Get you finger off the trigger
Lay it down in the sand
Get it out your head
Out of your hands
Lay it down
In the sand
The song "In the Sand" by Dutch singer-songwriter Anouk is a reflective piece about the emotional struggles of life. It starts with the singer's admission of how often she cries when faced with difficult situations in life. She then finds strength and hope to keep going despite the dark clouds that block the sunlight. She advises her listeners to keep their heads up high when feeling down and out. She sings about how limited time is to try and understand the deep feelings inside us that keep our dreams alive. Anouk also touches on the issue of people lying about their feelings, which makes it hard for others to understand what they are going through. She advises listeners to lay down their burdens in the sand when they are experiencing difficulties they cannot solve, and nobody seems to be listening.
The song has a strong message of resilience, encouraging people to hold on through challenging times. The lyrics touch on a common human experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed but finding the strength to keep going. The song reminds us that we all go through struggles and sometimes must turn to others for support. The metaphor of laying down our burdens in the sand serves as a reminder that life's challenges are temporary and that we should not be ashamed to ask for help.
Line by Line Meaning
So many times I've cried
I have shed tears multiple times in the past
When dark clouds block the sunlight
During times of darkness and negativity
And it's raining in my heart
I'm experiencing a lot of emotional pain
I'll keep my head up high
Despite these challenges, I'll maintain a positive attitude
So little time to try
There's limited time to explore and understand emotions
To find out, about the feeling
To discover and comprehend emotions
That's deep inside of you
The emotions that are buried within oneself
And keeps the dream alive
These emotions fuel and maintain hopes and aspirations
So remember
Don't forget
When you're down and out
During difficult times
In the sand
To let go and release negative emotions
So many minds are torn
Many people's emotional states are in turmoil
By overloading senses
Due to sensory overload and stress
You're breathing in and out
Taking deep breaths to calm down
No second left to sigh
There's no more time to waste feeling sad and hopeless
Can you tell me why
Can someone explain the reason behind this?
Nobody will tell me
No one is willing to be honest and open about their emotions
What they're feeling deep inside
Their true feelings that are buried within
We're all just telling lies
Everyone is being fake and not expressing their true thoughts and feelings
Every time you wonder
Whenever you contemplate
Why the feeling lingers
Why certain emotions continue to affect you
And it's stuck inside your soul
These emotions are deeply ingrained in you
You're crying when you smile
Even when you're trying to be happy, these emotions still affect you
When you're stuck in the middle
When you're in a difficult situation with no clear solution
When you can't solve the riddle
When you can't figure out the answer to a problem
Get you finger off the trigger
To stop making impulsive decisions
Get it out your head
Release the negative thoughts from your mind
Out of your hands
Stop dwelling on things that are out of your control
When everything's missing
When something important is absent
And there's nobody listening
When there's no one available to talk to or confide in
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, BART VAN VEEN
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