Salt
Belle Jewel Lyrics
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Salt on my baby's cheek
Salt burns when we kiss
Salt hurts just like this
Repeat
What would you do
If I went away
Saying lover please stay
Salt stains my pillow case
Salt runs down my face
Salt gets lost in the ground
Salt when you're not around
Repeat
What would you do
If I went away
Would you chase after me
Saying lover please stay
Loose water
In the cracks of your lips
Love gets harder
When your mouth tastes like this
Salt salt salt
Instrumental
Repeat
What would you do
If I went away
Would you chase after me
Saying lover please stay
Lover please stay
Salt salt salt...
What would you do...
The song "Salt" by Belle Jewel is a beautiful and emotional ballad that highlights the pain and longing that comes with being in love but feeling unsure of its strength. Throughout the song, the lyrics are infused with various references to salt, which represents the pain, tears, and memories that come with a relationship. The opening lines "Salt on a linen sheet, salt on my baby's cheek" set the tone for the rest of the song and immediately convey the themes of love and pain.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "What would you do if I went away, would you chase after me, saying lover please stay," is a desperate plea for reassurance and love. The verses that follow are filled with vivid images of salt staining pillowcases, running down faces, and being lost in the ground. These images suggest a deep sense of sadness and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of having someone to hold onto during difficult times.
The instrumental section of the song is particularly poignant, as it allows the listener to reflect on the emotions and images evoked by the lyrics. The final repetition of the chorus, with the added emphasis on "lover please stay" and the haunting echo of "salt salt salt," leaves a lasting impression and emphasizes the strength of the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Salt" is a touching and beautifully crafted song that captures the complexities of love and heartbreak in a memorable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Salt on a linen sheet
The sight of salt on a linen sheet represents the residue of tears shed on bedding, perhaps from the singer's heartache.
Salt on my baby's cheek
The salt on her baby's cheek could symbolize the singer's loved ones also suffering from heartache along with her.
Salt burns when we kiss
The salt from tears mixed with the passion of kissing represents the pain certain passions in life can bring.
Salt hurts just like this
Just as salt brings temporary physical pain when in a wound, the pain of losing someone or something important can linger long after it's gone.
Salt stains my pillow case
Sleeping with tears causes them to stain pillow cases, representing the weight of the heartache that lingers even in restful moments.
Salt runs down my face
Salt running down the singer's face represents the physical manifestation of tears and heartache, and how it can't be controlled.
Salt gets lost in the ground
Salt disappearing into the ground represents how the pain and heartache can go unseen or unacknowledged by others.
Salt when you're not around
Without her loved one around, the salt (heartache) feels stronger and more palpable.
Loose water
As an impermanent manifestation of tears, 'loose water' represents a less permanent kind of pain.
In the cracks of your lips
This could be interpreted as the singer addressing the person who left her, asking if they have also tasted the pain and heartache in their kisses.
Love gets harder
When the taste of tears becomes intertwined in a relationship, love becomes more difficult and painful to bear.
When your mouth tastes like this
When the taste of salt from tears is constantly present between two people, it makes the pain of heartache harder to avoid.
Salt salt salt...
The repetition of 'salt' represents the constant pain and heartache that the singer can't escape from.
What would you do...
This line serves as a repeating motif, encouraging the listener to consider how they would react in their own life if they faced a similar situation of heartache and loss.
Lover please stay
This plea to a past lover is a desperate cry to keep the happiness they once shared together alive.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sharminae
Please put this back on Spotify! It’s such a beautiful song!!
Augusto Ferreira
I need it. As It Is is my favorite EP
wynd
This is one of my favorite songs of all time, it's beautiful and deserves more recognition. Please put this back on spotify! :(
Sam Mack
Your voice is incredible. I can't wait for you to get big.
Hope Basden
Why isn't this on your new album? This is still my favorite single! Its so raw and clean.
Angel Dream
I don't know there's something beautiful about this song that I keep coming back. This song was in my spotify playlist back when I was in secondary school. I'm at university now, coming back to this music video. ❤️ Hopefully, it'll be put back in spotify. So pretty~
Heaven Van buskirk
So sad that this song is still underrated, so beautiful
Emily Lane Ray
I need this song back on spotify. I’m broken without it.
Sophia Mason
Belle is so underrated... that voice and smile gives me shivers... and her hair and style tho.... She's so beautiful and talented.... I don't get how they cut of her performances on The Voice until the recent one
Retro Girl
I had to look you up because the tiny clip they showed on the Voice was amazing!! I love this song!!