Country Report
Deakin Lyrics

Swells high
The waves are powerful and intense, creating an overwhelming feeling.

As we slip through the waves
We are moving through the waves, feeling their force and movement.

Feel space
There is openness and a sense of freedom in the environment.

Silver walls on each side
The reflective surface of the water creates a mirrored effect, making it seem as though we are surrounded by walls of silver.

Leading up and above
The water stretches out towards the sky, creating a pathway of fluid connection between the two worlds.

Down
Moving further down into the depths of the water.

I am down
Feeling a sense of weight and burden, possibly under the weight of the world.

'Cause below the surge
Looking beneath the surface of the water, beyond what can be seen on the surface.

I can follow this tide
Feeling pulled along by the movement of the water, following the natural flow of things.

I know
Having a sense of knowing or intuition about a situation.

Water bends at the light
The way that the water moves and shifts is influenced and controlled by the light that shines upon it.

Touching down
Reaching a destination or sinking towards the bottom.

I've arrived
Feeling a sense of completion or accomplishment.

I know
Feeling confident in one's knowledge or understanding of a situation.

I've got to come up
Feeling a need to resurface and come up for air.

I don't have to come up
Acknowledging that one can choose to stay submerged or hidden beneath the surface, without needing to come up for air.

I'm not fading at all
Feeling strong and resilient, not losing energy or fading away.

But our words feel gray
The communication between individuals feels dull or uninspired, lacking in color or vibrancy.

I can try and get strong if you're feeling this shy
Offering support to someone who may be feeling timid or withdrawn, in order to help them feel stronger and more confident.

'Cause the end of the day gathers cold towards our home
As the day comes to a close, there is a feeling of chill or distance that sets in, creating a sense of separation or isolation from one's home.

My strength drifts in tides,
Feeling as though one's energy ebbs and flows, like the tides of the ocean.

'Cause I'm feeling your pain
Experiencing empathy for someone else's suffering or discomfort.

Like it's my own
Feeling the emotional pain as though it were one's own, experiencing a deep connection with another person.

And you're always complaining
Feeling frustrated with someone who seems to always find fault or criticism in everything.

He's getting old
Referring to someone who may be aging or losing touch with the world.

And I see how I've changed
Realizing how one's perspective or attitude may have shifted over time.

I'm not always as wise as I thought at times
Acknowledging that one's knowledge or understanding may be limited or flawed at times, despite previous beliefs.

Seems I'm not so strong with a hand to my side
Feeling weaker or less capable when someone is there to lend a helping hand, rather than being self-reliant.

As she asks to my face, "Is it really a change if you're not sure?"
Questioning the validity of a change if one is not fully committed or certain about it.

Can you really engage when you're not sure?
Wondering if it is possible to truly participate or engage in something if one is uncertain or hesitant.

And maybe you've changed
Wondering if someone else has gone through a transformation or shift in their perspective or identity.

It gets you home
Reflecting on how change can ultimately bring someone back to their true home or inner self.