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David Sylvian & Robert Fripp Lyrics
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I dreamed a thousand dreams.
We'd face the days together,
No matter what they'd bring.
A strength inside like I'd never known,
Opened the door to life and let it go.
This sun may shine forever,
Upon the back of love.
And held within your arms.
And should the rain break through the trees,
We'll find a shelter there and never leave.
I'll run to you, nothing stands between us now.
Nothing I can lose.
This light inside can never die.
Another world just made for two.
I'll swim the seas inside with you,
And like the waves, without a sound,
I'll never let you down.
Upon a wave of summer,
A hilltop paved with gold,
We shut our eyes and make
The promises we hold.
A will to guide and see us through,
I'd do it all again because of you.
I'll run to you, nothing stands between us now,
Nothing I can lose.
This light inside can never die.
Another world just made for two.
I'll swim the seas inside with you,
And like the waves, without a sound,
I'll never let you down.
I'd tear my very soul to make you mine.
The lyrics to "Wave" by David Sylvian and Robert Fripp are about the strength and power of love, and the promise of a future together. The song speaks of dreams and the hope for a future with a loved one, facing life's challenges and enduring happiness. It describes a deep connection between two people, where nothing stands between them and they will never let each other down. The line "I'd tear my very soul to make you mine" demonstrates the intensity of the singer's desire and love for the other person.
The song uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of a beautiful and peaceful world, paved with gold and surrounded by nature. The waves and the ocean serve as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, but also as a symbol of the unbreakable bond between the two lovers. The lyrics celebrate the joy of being with someone who brings out the best in you and who you would do anything for.
Overall, "Wave" is a romantic and hopeful song about the power of love to overcome all obstacles and create a world just for two.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems that I remember
I have a feeling that I recall
I dreamed a thousand dreams.
I had a multitude of dreams
We'd face the days together,
We'll confront the days alongside one another,
No matter what they'd bring.
Regardless of what they involve.
A strength inside like I'd never known,
I found an inner fortitude that I never experienced before
Opened the door to life and let it go.
It gave me access to life and freed me
This sun may shine forever,
The sun might shine eternally
Upon the back of love.
Supported by love
A kingdom raised from ashes,
A realm built from ruins
And held within your arms.
And held by your embrace
And should the rain break through the trees,
And if the rain comes down heavily from the trees
We'll find a shelter there and never leave.
We will locate a refuge there and never depart.
I'll run to you, nothing stands between us now.
I will dash to you, and nothing hinders us right now.
Nothing I can lose.
I have nothing that I can lose.
This light inside can never die.
This internal brightness can never fade away.
Another world just made for two.
A world crafted for two individuals.
I'll swim the seas inside with you,
I'll explore the internal seas with you
And like the waves, without a sound,
And just like waves, noiseless
I'll never let you down.
I'll always be dependable for you.
Upon a wave of summer,
On a summertime wave
A hilltop paved with gold,
A gold-paved hilltop
We shut our eyes and make
We close our eyes and create
The promises we hold.
The pledges we hold true to.
A will to guide and see us through,
A determination to steer us through
I'd do it all again because of you.
I would do everything again because of you
I'd tear my very soul to make you mine.
I would rip apart my soul if it meant having you as mine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SYLVIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Brianrasic
It seems that I remember
I dreamed a thousand dreams
We'd face the days together
No matter what they'd bring
A strength inside like I'd never known
Opened the door to life and let it go
This sun may shine forever
Upon the back of love
A kingdom raised from ashes
And held within your arms
And should the rain break through the trees
We'll find a shelter there and never leave
I'll run to you, nothing stands between us now
Nothing I can lose
This light inside can never die
Another world just made for two
I'll swim the seas inside with you
And like the waves, without a sound
I'll never let you down
Upon a wave of summer
A hilltop paved with gold
We shut our eyes and made
The promises we hold
A will to guide and see us through
I'd do it all again because of you
I'll run to you, nothing stands between us now
Nothing I can lose
This light inside can never die
Another world just made for two
I'll swim the seas inside with you
And like the waves, without a sound
I'll never let you down
I'd tear my very soul to make you mine
@kym-bid-bidstrup3623
Sylvian's voice is from another world. And Fripp's guitar rains down like a storm.
@thekeywitness
When writing about Fripp, journalists often make reference to his work for Eno, Bowie and, of course, King Crimson, but they rarely talk about his work with Sylvian. That's a shame. His lead lines here and on his other collabs with Sylvian are gorgeous. It speaks to his flexibility as a creative artist and to Sylvian's great gift for melody.
@Reprodestruxion
Peter Gabriel too
@justinebourke2811
There's nothing quite like Sylvian's voice... just sublime.
@Moshavnik7272
David Sylvian is the gold thread of music that runs through my life like the ones that Russell Mills uses in his collage art, that adorned some of David’s albums.
@zararity
To my ears this version is even better than the album recording...
@Chromexus
Agreed, And the Album recording was no slouch!
@belin-teamdjokovic1628
The version on the live album Damage is even better: transcendent solo by Fripp.
@DianaRuiz2013
Thats real
@tienluketienluke4744
The bassline is one of many slow steps that guide us through the superb story telling.