Black Sand
Applause Lyrics


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Something is missing yes for sure
Something is missing in my landscape and I can't recall
My world is hanging an endless note
My world is hanging and I only remember the warm

Black sand invading the shore
Water leading our walk
Black sand invading the shore
Water leading our walk

So long we're drifting away from shore
I hear you calling but there's no end to our little war
Our world is hanging an endless note
Our world is hanging and I only remember the warm

Black sand invading the shore
Water leading our walk
Black sand invading the shore
Water leading our walk

I will always remember when you call my name at night
I can feel your whisper when you say let's run away forever
Forever perfectly warm

Black sand invading the shore
Water leading our walk
Black sand invading the shore




Water leading our leading our leading our walk
Oh leading us away

Overall Meaning

The song "Black Sand" by Applause is a rhythmic and introspective song about feeling lost and disconnected. The opening lines "Something is missing yes for sure, something is missing in my landscape and I can't recall" set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and confusion, as if the singer's world is slowly slipping away.


The chorus "Black sand invading the shore, water leading our walk" becomes a metaphor for the singer's struggles. Black sand can be interpreted as something dark and all-encompassing that is taking over the lighter, more "warm" aspects of their world. The water, on the other hand, is leading them along their path, a path that is drifting further and further away from the shore of familiarity and comfort.


The song seems to explore the tension between staying in a familiar, safe place and venturing out into the unknown. The lines "I hear you calling but there's no end to our little war" suggest that the singer is aware of a pull towards adventure, but is also aware of the costs and risks it entails. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer recalling a promise of forever warmth and the water leading them away.


Overall, "Black Sand" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the feeling of being lost and uncertain. The imagery and metaphorical language is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a world in flux.


Line by Line Meaning

Something is missing yes for sure
I feel like there is something important that is missing from my life and it's causing me distress.


Something is missing in my landscape and I can't recall
There is something missing from the world around me that makes me feel like everything is incomplete, but I can't remember what it is.


My world is hanging an endless note
My life feels like it's stuck in a long, drawn-out moment of sadness or confusion that never seems to end.


My world is hanging and I only remember the warm
Despite this feeling of emptiness or sadness, I hold onto the happy memories and warmth that I have experienced in the past.


Black sand invading the shore
The image of black sand taking over a beach is a metaphor for a dark and overwhelming feeling that is taking over my mind and emotions.


Water leading our walk
The water that is guiding our path represents the natural flow of life and how we have to follow it, even when it takes us to unknown or uncomfortable territory.


So long we're drifting away from shore
It feels like we are being pushed further and further away from the life we used to know, and we're not sure we'll ever be able to get back to it.


I hear you calling but there's no end to our little war
Even though someone is calling out to us, trying to help us through this tough time, it feels like we are still fighting with ourselves and can't find a resolution.


I will always remember when you call my name at night
Despite the challenges we are facing, there are still moments of comfort and love that we hold onto, like someone calling out to us in the dark.


I can feel your whisper when you say let's run away forever
This idea of running away with someone represents the desire to escape from our current problems and start anew with someone we care about.


Forever perfectly warm
This escape into a perfect, warm world is something we long for, but we know it may not exist or be sustainable in the long run.


Water leading our leading our leading our walk
The repetition of 'leading our walk' emphasizes the idea that we are following the flow of life and trying to find our way back to a place of comfort and stability.


Oh leading us away
Despite our efforts to find our way back, it often feels like we are being led further and further away from where we want to be.




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kamyyoo

Magnifique ! La voix au ton pop corn et le rythme forme un mélange irrésistible !

Florent MEDINGER

Vu en live y'a deux trois mois au Plan de Ris-Orangis! Concert très sympa, on a pu discuter avec les musicos qui sont venus boire un verre avec les gens qui restaient dans la salle... Très bon musicos par ailleurs, membres de la Fanfare du Belgistan! le bassiste est juste énorme en concert...

Anis Megharia

Je suis tombé amoureux d'cette chanson en la voyant à la télé !

Emly Astings

Je vous ai découvert grâce à MSN Music, et franchement vos sons méritent d'être plus connus!

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Caféau lait

Un joli timbre de voix sexy qui rappelle un peu celui de Jeff Buckley. Une jolie chanson pop qui groove bien, j'adore.

Flo Album

Splendide ça fait du bien des mois que j'avais pas entendu une nouvelle melodie.

Sanuiza

You guys are so good, I'm a fan since years <3

Corneliushka

vus lors de l'abbota 25 fév. à Bruxelles et en live ils sont très bons! de plus j'étais surpris par certaines chansons :D

Art Bohème

superbe chanson , dommage que ce groupe ne soit pas plus connu. 

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