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Bernard & Edwyn Lyrics
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To cradle back into slow motion 'cause it's all moving too fast
You had your shot you took your chances
All through you'd battle for the answers you were brave 'til the very last
Just like a wave on the ocean
There's forces that run so deep
I'm falling into the temptation
Come and wash me clea-ea ea- ea- ean
Come and wash me clean a nervous step into the future
While the present shatters all around you
It's all moving too fast
And now the footprints of your failures
Seep into the safety of the harbor
Leave it all in a dark past
Just like a wave on the ocean
There's forces that run so deep
I'm falling into the temptation
To let it wash all over me
Come and wash me clea-ea ea- ea- ean
Come and wash me clean
Come and wash me clean
The lines "If all the world could take a moment / To cradle back into slow motion 'cause it's all moving too fast" speak to the fast-paced nature of modern society and the need to slow down and reflect. The first verse also addresses the idea of taking risks and being courageous in the face of uncertainty, but ultimately accepting the outcome.
The second verse addresses the anxiety and uncertainty of the future, and the way that failures can leave a mark that takes a long time to heal. The chorus emphasizes the idea of surrendering to the natural flow of life, represented by the force of the ocean, and allowing oneself to be cleansed of past mistakes and pain.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the challenges and unpredictability of life, and the need for acceptance, humility, and surrender in the face of that uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
If all the world could take a moment
If everyone could pause for a while
To cradle back into slow motion 'cause it's all moving too fast
And slow down as everything is happening too quickly
You had your shot you took your chances
You had your opportunity and you took your risks
All through you'd battle for the answers you were brave 'til the very last
You have been fighting for the solutions courageously until the end
Just like a wave on the ocean
Similar to a wave on the sea
There's forces that run so deep
There are underlying powers that exist
I'm falling into the temptation
I am succumbing to the urge
To let it wash all over me
To allow it to overcome me completely
Come and wash me clea-ea ea- ea- ean
Please clean me
A nervous step into the future
Taking an anxious step towards the upcoming events
While the present shatters all around you
As the current situation collapses around you
And now the footprints of your failures
And at present, the marks of your failed attempts
Seep into the safety of the harbor
Are creeping into the security of the haven
Leave it all in a dark past
And leaving everything behind in a gloomy past
Come and wash me clean
Please clean me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD JOSEPH FANNING
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Amazing song.
James Wilson
Years ago Bernard put a solo piano version of this song on his myspace... anybody know where I can get it?