On The Beach
Chris Rea摳 Lyrics
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Behind those guarded walls I used to go
Upon a summer wind there's a certain melody
Takes me back to the place that I know
Down on the beach
The secrets of the summer I will keep
The sands of time will blow a mystery
Underneath that moonlit sky
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach
Forever in my dreams my heart will be
Hanging on to this sweet memory
A day of strange desire
And a night that burned like fire
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach
Chris Rea's "On The Beach" is a poignant meditation on memory and the power of music. In the song, the singer recalls a time in his past when he used to visit "those guarded walls" and spend time "down on the beach." He remembers a "certain melody" that takes him back to that place and time, and longs to return there. Throughout the song, Rea uses rich imagery to capture the beauty and magic of those memories. He speaks of secrets and mysteries, the sands of time, and moonlit skies. The central theme of the song is the power of memory to transport us to another time and place, and the longing we feel to return there.
Throughout "On The Beach," Rea uses imagery and metaphor to convey the sense of loss and yearning that underpins the song. The singer is haunted by a "day of strange desire / And a night that burned like fire." He longs to return to the place where those memories were made, to capture once again the magic of that moment. The song is a meditation on the fleeting nature of time, and the importance of holding onto the memories that sustain us. Ultimately, "On The Beach" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing, loss, and the search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Between the eyes of love I call your name
I'm thinking of you deeply and whispering your name softly
Behind those guarded walls I used to go
I used to visit you in secret, behind walls that kept us apart
Upon a summer wind there's a certain melody
There's a nostalgic tune that comes with the summer breeze
Takes me back to the place that I know
It brings me back to a familiar place, where memories live on
Down on the beach
To that specific spot by the shore where we used to be together
The secrets of the summer I will keep
The memories of our summer love I will always treasure
The sands of time will blow a mystery
Time will obscure some of our memories, leaving them shrouded in mystery
No-one but you and I
Only you and I shared those moments; they belong to us alone
Underneath that moonlit sky
We were together during those magical nights under the moon
Forever in my dreams my heart will be
I will always hold onto the dream of our amazing love
Hanging on to this sweet memory
I still cherish this memory, like a precious possession
A day of strange desire
A day when our passion was so strong, it felt almost unfamiliar
And a night that burned like fire
A night where the intensity of our love was so consuming, it felt like a fire
Take me back to the place that I know
Bring me back to those memories, to our special place on the beach
On the beach
Where everything started and where we were happiest
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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@TheLang0lier
You have great voice tnh for sharing this masterpiece.
@finipot
Cool!, listening to a classic is better than listen a lot of ugly stuff from the news or tv shows.
@evileyesteve
I came for Moby
@Monkeysarentcool
Is this like, the Youtube graveyard of videos?
@gnolan2
Haha!! Nice....
@FAButzke
I saw.
@bminus911
I came for tuna steaks
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@902cesaro
PTM no entiendo ni vergas de qke trata esa madre
@Yadkrada
I came for Starbucks