Sea Of Love
Def Leppard Lyrics
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Give with what he can
Kneel to the universal mother
Say a prayer for that child
Where no one cares
Give a hand to help your brother
We got need for the greedy
And greed for the needy
Warmth for the chosen
Only fear the frozen
Sincerity lives undercover
Set adrift on the sea of love
Ride on the breeze
With only heaven above
You'll be sailing the sea of love
Open your mind
Be careful what you find
Hail to the love with only love to discover
A broken heart for consolation
Bread for the winner
Others starve for their dinner
The noble cause is in vain
Set adrift on the sea of love
Ride on the breeze
With only heaven above
You'll be sailing the sea of love
Open your mind
Be careful what you find
Try breaking while your's not beating
Try bleeding when you start to feel
Try crawling while the sky is falling
Try walking while you're standing still
Set adrift on the sea of love
Ride on the breeze
With only heaven above
You'll be sailing the sea of love
Unlock your mind and let your
True love shine
Set adrift on the sea of love
Ride on the breeze
With only heaven above
You'll be sailing the sea of love
Keep yourself alive take your mission to survive
Open your mind believe in what you find
The lyrics to Def Leppard's song "Sea of Love" are a call to action for listeners to be more compassionate and empathetic towards their fellow humans. The song criticizes those who are greedy and selfish and urges listeners to instead help those who are in need, even if they are strangers. The opening lines "Bow to the man who gets to give with what he can" and "Kneel to the universal mother, say a prayer for that child where no one cares" emphasize the importance of giving and helping others, regardless of their race, gender, or social status.
The chorus, "Set adrift on the sea of love, ride on the breeze with only heaven above, you'll be sailing the sea of love, open your mind, be careful what you find" serves as a metaphor for the journey of self-discovery and exploration of love. Listeners are urged to keep an open mind and be cautious about what they find as they navigate the sea of love. The lyrics "Try breaking while your's not beating, try bleeding when you start to feel, try crawling while the sky is falling, try walking while you're standing still" suggest that self-discovery and exploration of love can be difficult and challenging, but it's important to keep trying and to never give up hope.
Overall, "Sea of Love" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to be more compassionate and empathetic towards others, to explore love, and to never give up on their mission to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow to the man who gets to
Show respect to the one who is able to
Give with what he can
Contribute whatever he can
Kneel to the universal mother
Pay homage to the mother of all
Say a prayer for that child
Offer a prayer for the innocent
Where no one cares
In a place where nobody is concerned
Give a hand to help your brother
Lend a helping hand to your sibling
We got need for the greedy
We have desire for the selfish
And greed for the needy
And covetousness for the destitute
We eat to feed on one another
We consume each other for nourishment
Warmth for the chosen
Affection for the favored
Only fear the frozen
Only scared of the numbed
Sincerity lives undercover
Honesty exists in secret
Set adrift on the sea of love
Drift aimlessly on the ocean of affection
Ride on the breeze
Move effortlessly along with the air
With only heaven above
With nothing but the skies overhead
You'll be sailing the sea of love
You'll be navigating the ocean of love
Open your mind
Be receptive to new concepts
Be careful what you find
Be cautious of what you discover
Hail to the love with only love to discover
Welcome affection that is only about love
A broken heart for consolation
A shattered heart as solace
Bread for the winner
Food for the victor
Others starve for their dinner
Others go hungry for their meal
The noble cause is in vain
The virtuous motive is futile
Try breaking while yours not beating
Attempt to break when your heart is not racing
Try bleeding when you start to feel
Try to hemorrhage when the sensation begins
Try crawling while the sky is falling
Attempt to move slowly while everything falls apart
Try walking while you're standing still
Attempt to move forward while being stationary
Unlock your mind and let your
Free your psyche and allow your
True love shine
Authentic affection to gleam
Keep yourself alive take your mission to survive
Stay alive through your endeavor to thrive
Open your mind believe in what you find
Expand your views and have faith in your discoveries
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Phil Collen
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