Sand
Beyond the Wash Lyrics
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Still can't recall, all the water had to say
Spent an hour in Sand, not a word said she
But oh, the burn, the break, the boil, when the sand covered me
Say it again, say it again, don't make me say it back
Just say it again
Let's not call the system broke
Its not when, its not when, the deluge comes it caves in
It creeps under your floor, between your eyes, behind all thoughts and in plain sight
When my demons walk into the light, they will come holding hands, five strokes past midnight
The rivers bones, tear-choked and sublime
Say it again, say it again, don't make me take it back
Just say it again
I said, winding down to the end of the rope, I got another steel cap
In my mind set to choke
Spent an hour in sand, no word said she
But oh the burn the break the boil, when the sand covered me, when the sand covered me
I saw my demons walk into light, they came holding hands five strokes past midnight
the rivers bones, tear-choked and sublime
When they say its not wrong its just right, gently recall, while under the lights
The rivers bones, all heals given time
The lyrics of "Sand" by Beyond the Wash depict a deep and introspective exploration of personal struggles and internal demons. The opening lines describe the experience of being submerged in water, unable to comprehend the messages it holds. This may symbolize the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions or experiences that are difficult to process or understand. The imagery of floating until reaching clay suggests a sense of being stuck or grounded in challenging circumstances.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the singer's encounter with sand, where despite the lack of verbal communication, the impact is palpable through feelings of pain, fracture, and intensity. The repetition of "say it again" emphasizes a plea for clarity or explanation that seems elusive. The mention of the system being perceived as broken while surrounded by smoke hints at a sense of chaos or confusion in the world around them.
The haunting imagery of demons coming into the light, holding hands past midnight, conveys a sense of confronting one's inner turmoil and struggles. The reference to the rivers' bones being tear-choked and sublime suggests a deep emotional and spiritual upheaval. The repetition of the phrase "say it again," coupled with the imagery of being at the end of the rope and feeling the weight of steel, conveys a sense of desperation or struggle in facing these inner demons.
The final lines reflect on the idea of healing and redemption through time and gentle acknowledgment. The juxtaposition of wrong and right, under the scrutiny of lights, implies a process of self-reflection and acceptance. The imagery of the rivers' bones highlights the idea of a foundational aspect of oneself that may be damaged or burdened but has the potential to be restored with patience and healing. Overall, the lyrics of "Sand" delve into themes of struggle, endurance, and the journey towards inner peace and resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Swam an hour in water, float until my body reached the clay
I immersed myself in water for an hour until I was grounded in reality.
Still can't recall, all the water had to say
I couldn't understand the message the water was trying to convey.
Spent an hour in Sand, not a word said she
I spent time in the sand, where there was no communication.
But oh, the burn, the break, the boil, when the sand covered me
I experienced pain and turmoil when I was engulfed by the sand.
Say it again, say it again, don't make me say it back
Repeatedly hearing the same message without needing to repeat it myself.
Let's not call the system broke while forced into a layby buried in smoke
Refusing to label the system as faulty while being engulfed in confusion and distraction.
Its not when, its not when, the deluge comes it caves in
It's not a matter of when the flood will arrive, it's when everything collapses.
When my demons walk into the light, they will come holding hands, five strokes past midnight
When my inner struggles are exposed, they will be united and revealed in the darkness of the night.
The rivers bones, tear-choked and sublime
The essence of the rivers, choked with tears, is both overwhelming and transcendent.
I said, winding down to the end of the rope, I got another steel cap
As I approach the end of my resources, I find another way to endure.
In my mind set to choke
My thoughts are overwhelmed and struggling to break free.
When they say its not wrong its just right, gently recall, while under the lights
When others claim it's not incorrect, just misunderstood, reflect on this while in the spotlight.
The rivers bones, all heals given time
The core of the rivers, once broken, can be restored over time.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Patrick O'Donnell
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