She has also worked as a cultural ambassador for Torres Strait Islanders, and she is associated with the "Deadlys" - the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards.
Dive
Christine Anu Lyrics
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And I feel the water storming in
The ocean's awaiting
It's waiting for me to dive rignt in
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It changes through every shade of blue
This water's got power
It brings with it life for me and you
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
(spoken)
I can hear the water sound
From the old man's shell
It's where the sound begins
The deep sea the islands shores have a song
The power of the thunder
The call of the ocean
It's here my hear belongs
Lay down on the coral stones
Face up to the sky
And I can hear the oceans mighty
Thunder sounds
Under the milky way
The reef is a fire dance
The waves crush the salt against my skin
Hold on to your breath now
It's waiting for us to dive right in
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
In the first verse of Christine Anu's "Dive," the singer describes the rising ocean as a powerful force that is calling out to her to jump right in. She describes the water's changing shades of blue and its ability to bring life to not just herself, but to everyone who experiences it. The repetition of the line "It's waiting for me to dive to dive" reinforces the urgency and excitement of the moment.
The spoken section of the song adds a mystical element, as Anu describes hearing the sound of the water from an old man's shell and feeling as though she belongs to the ocean. She urges listeners to lay down on the coral stones, look up at the sky, and listen to the thunderous sound of the ocean. In the final verse, Anu returns to the idea of the powerful ocean calling out to her, this time with the added knowledge that diving into the water will take her on a joyful journey.
Overall, "Dive" is a song that celebrates the beauty and power of nature, specifically the ocean. The lyrics speak to a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness and complexity of the natural world, as well as a deep connection to it.
Line by Line Meaning
The ocean is rising
The level of water is increasing as the tide comes in.
And I feel the water storming in
I sense the force of the water as it rushes towards me.
The ocean's awaiting
The sea is anticipating my arrival.
It's waiting for me to dive right in
The ocean is eager for me to immerse myself in its depths.
This water's got colour
The liquid has multiple hues, transforming, all blue around me.
It changes through every shade of blue
The liquid alters in colour offering me an assortment of vibrant blues.
This water's got power
The water holds might and energy.
It brings with it life for me and you
The water provides the basis of life for both me and you.
I can hear the water sound
I perceive the melody created by the sea.
From the old man's shell
I hear the sound at the core, emanating from the depths of the ocean.
It's where the sound begins
The sound starts at the center of the old man's shell.
The deep sea the islands shores have a song
The abyssal region and the coastline of the isles have their music.
The power of the thunder
The impact of the thunderous wave is perceptible.
The call of the ocean
I can hear the voice of the sea calling me to dive in.
It's here my heart belongs
My composure and tranquillity lies deep in the ocean waters.
Lay down on the coral stones
I lie down and relax on the coral rocks.
Face up to the sky
I look up towards the sky.
And I can hear the oceans mighty Thunder sounds
I perceive the swish of the ocean wave through the thunderous sounds it creates.
Under the milky way
I'm swimming in the ocean under the milky way full of stars.
The reef is a fire dance
The reef’s movement and colour change represents a fiery dance.
The waves crush the salt against my skin
The oscillations of the sea cause the salt to rub against my skin.
Hold on to your breath now
Take a deep breath and hold it in your solar plexus.
It's waiting for us to dive right in
It's eager for us to submerge and immerse ourselves.
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
The ocean is keen for me to plunge into its waters.
It's waiting for me to dive to dive
The ocean is eager for me to descend into its depths.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lee-nh5bb
" This water's got power;
It brings with it life
For me and you. "
So true. Keep loving and respecting and protecting our oceans. They mean life for us.
@davidtaylor6638
One of my favourite tracks full stop
@anSealgair
One of my favourites on the Stylin Up CD.
@kathleennamai7479
deadly song all your music is my favourite 😀♥️👍
@charabotte1
great voice. Sounds a bit like Abby Tucker. And the music like david Bridie's.
@charabotte1
+charabotte1 abi tucker