Lost At Sea
Bangles Lyrics
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From the weight of water and sand
And lifts us up again
Well this world is spinning out of control
I'm bracing just to keep hold
As the clouds move in
With a driving wind so strong
And we're drowning under the stars
Up to me I would ride this wave
Before we drift too far
What a lonely way to be
Lost at sea
Like a star in a night filled with tears
Make the sadness disappear
'Cause you're all that I hold dear
Well you walk
Never ever looking back
One defends and one attacks
There's a thousand reasons to begin again
Could it be that we're lost at sea
And we're drowning under the stars
Up to me I would ride this wave
Before we drift too far
Take my hand, come to me
Save a life, rescue you, rescue me
Could it be that we're lost at sea
And we're drowning under the stars
Up to me I would ride this wave
Before we drift too far
Could it be that we're lost at sea
And we're drowning under the stars
Up to me I would ride this wave
Before we drift too far
The Bangles' song "Lost at Sea" talks about the struggles in a relationship, and the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed. The lyrics suggest trying to salvage the good in the relationship, even when oceanic waves of hardships are crashing down. They move on to describe how the world feels like it's spinning out of control, and the singer is bracing themselves to hold on. The unwavering wind and clouds are used as a metaphor for the hardships that they're struggling against.
The singer reflects on the turmoil in the relationship and how both partners are reconciling and coming to terms with their emotions. They acknowledge that one partner is defensive, while the other is confrontational. The song aims to highlight that there are still numerous reasons to try and fix things, and that love can conquer all. The chorus brings in a marine theme again, questioning whether they're lost at sea and drowning under a sky full of stars.
The singer tells their partner to join them and take their hand, to help each other and keep each other afloat. The song ends with a sense of hope and optimism, that despite the struggles faced in the relationship, the singer wants to fight for their love and not let themselves drift too far.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we try to salvage what we can
Let's salvage what we can from this difficult situation
From the weight of water and sand
Despite the burden of obstacles
And lifts us up again
We can recover and rise above it all
Well this world is spinning out of control
The world feels chaotic and unpredictable
I'm bracing just to keep hold
I'm struggling to maintain control amid the chaos
As the clouds move in
As things get worse
With a driving wind so strong
Amid the force of the storm we're facing
Could it be that we're lost at sea
Are we lost and adrift, struggling to stay afloat?
And we're drowning under the stars
We're struggling in the midst of the vast and beautiful universe
Up to me I would ride this wave
I'm willing to take on this challenge
Before we drift too far
Before it's too late to turn things around
What a lonely way to be
This situation feels isolating and frightening
Lost at sea
Adrift without direction or hope
Like a star in a night filled with tears
Shining brightly despite the sadness and difficulty around us
Make the sadness disappear
Let's find a way to overcome this sorrow
'Cause you're all that I hold dear
You are the most important thing in my life, and I want to save us both
Well you walk
You move forward without looking back
Never ever looking back
You're focused on the present and future, not dwelling on the past
One defends and one attacks
We have different approaches to facing our struggles, but we can work together
There's a thousand reasons to begin again
Despite the challenges we face, there are countless reasons to keep trying
Take my hand, come to me
Let me help you, let's work together to get through this
Save a life, rescue you, rescue me
We can save each other and emerge from this stronger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEBORAH MARY PETERSON, SUSANNA LEE HOFFS
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