Before work he would just sit on that dock and watch the ocean. Waiting for… Read Full Bio ↴Before work he would just sit on that dock and watch the ocean. Waiting for his little brother to come home so he could put a couple bullets in him, put him in the ground with the father he’d wronged. His hands hurt every day after towing those lines in- they cracked when the winters came. Every night he’d come home to his mother passed out because of the junk she put in her arm. He’d pick her up and lay her in bed, kiss her forehead and close the door. He hated seeing her like that. He knew the only reason she started on that stuff in the first place is because she couldn’t deal with how his father drank. But that ain’t no reason to hurt yourself.

Waves Crash Clouds Roll
Defeater Lyrics

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Let's talk about the old days,
Let's talk about your friends,
Let's talk about the summer
And how you wish it wouldn't end.

Did I forget to tell you,
How pretty you looked in that dress?
In the first time that I saw you,

You cleaned the mess from my head.

And I don't mind,
If we take our time.
No,
I don't mind.

Lets go walkin' on the boardwalk,
Dip our feet into the sea.
Lets find ourselves lost for hours,
Until we find ourselves a drink.

Lets talk that sun into setting,
Just need the sound of your voice.
Need that calming and the comfort,
Something to drown out the noise.

And I don't mind,
If we take our time,
'Cause I'm all yours
If you're all mine.

Something I've been meanin' to tell you,
About three years and a day.
I'd very much like to get married,
Maybe have kids and move away,

'Cause there ain't nothing like your smile,
Your legs and those eyes.
I will beg and steal and borrow
To keep you safe your whole life.

And I don't mind,
If we take our time,

'Cause I'm all yours
If you're all mine.

Overall Meaning

Defeater's song "Waves Crash Clouds Roll" romanticizes about the past with a special someone, wishing to relive the memories they once shared. The song begins with inviting the listener to reminisce about old times, to bring up topics such as mutual friends, past summers, and wishing life would not move on. The chorus consists of the singer assuring their lover that there is no rush, and that they are willing to take their time.

The second verse involves the singer attempting to escape from reality and get lost with their loved one for hours. They want to forget about the noise of life and find comfort in the company of each other. In the bridge, the singer opens up and confesses their desire to spend the rest of their life with the person they love; they express their fondness for their partner's smile, legs, and eyes. They will do whatever it takes to ensure their partner's safety and happiness.

Overall, the song portrays a feeling of nostalgia, longing, and deep devotion to a loved one. The singer wishes to cherish old memories and make more in the future with their partner. The song emphasizes the importance of valuing time spent with others and the desire to create a life together.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's talk about the old days,
Let's reminisce about the past, the good old memories we made.

Let's talk about your friends,
Tell me all about your friends from back in the day, who you hung out with and what you did.

Let's talk about the summer
Remember how we used to spend our summers, the adventures we embarked on and the fun times we had.

And how you wish it wouldn't end.
How you always wanted summer to last forever, and how it ended too soon.

Did I forget to tell you,
I'm sorry if I neglected to mention this earlier.

How pretty you looked in that dress?
You looked absolutely stunning in that dress, I couldn't take my eyes off you.

In the first time that I saw you,
The very first moment I laid eyes on you.

You cleaned the mess from my head.
You calmed the chaos in my mind and made everything clear.

And I don't mind,
I'm perfectly okay with taking things slow.

If we take our time.
Let's not rush this, let's take it slow and steady.

No,
Absolutely not.

Lets go walkin' on the boardwalk,
Let's take a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy each other's company.

Dip our feet into the sea.
Let's feel the cool water on our toes and enjoy the moment.

Lets find ourselves lost for hours,
Let's get lost in each other's company and enjoy ourselves for hours on end.

Until we find ourselves a drink.
Until we find ourselves at a bar, enjoying a drink together.

Lets talk that sun into setting,
Let's talk and spend time together until the sun sets.

Just need the sound of your voice.
Just hearing your voice is soothing and comforting to me.

Need that calming and the comfort,
I need you to help me calm down and find comfort in your presence.

Something to drown out the noise.
Something to take my mind off of the outside world and focus on us.

And I'm all yours
I am fully committed to you.

If you're all mine.
As long as you feel the same, we're in this together.

Something I've been meanin' to tell you,
There's something that's been on my mind for a while now.

About three years and a day.
Something that's been on my mind for exactly three years plus one day.

I'd very much like to get married,
I really want to spend the rest of my life with you, and get married to you.

Maybe have kids and move away,
Build a family with you, and move away to start our own life together.

'Cause there ain't nothing like your smile,
Because your smile is one of a kind, and it brightens up my world.

Your legs and those eyes.
You have beautiful legs and mesmerizing eyes.

I will beg and steal and borrow
I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe and happy.

To keep you safe your whole life.
To make sure that you never have to face any harm, and remain safe throughout your life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID FAULKNER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

MassDef

4y↑4

Lyrics:
[Intro]
As the waves crash, the clouds roll
As the waves crash, the clouds roll

[Verse 1]
Sit on the dock waiting for the sun
Wait for the coward but he never comes
Pray for revenge on him
Steam rises as the boats come in one by one
One by one

[Chorus]
You know she is gone
You know there's no saving her
You know she is gone
You know
Her cheating, her weak will, the addiction, that needle

[Verse 2]
When you come home to find her lying on the floor
You're reminded of those sleepless nights
That will haunt you for the rest of your life
Blue collar shipyard, any way to keep her alive
Sun up to sun down, sun up to sun down
Blistered hands and a parched mouth

[Chorus]
You know she is gone
You know there's no saving her
You know she is gone
You know
Her cheating, her weak will, the addiction, that needle
Her cheating, her weak will, the addiction, that needle

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12y

none of those bands are nearly as good as Defeater in my opinion. I have listened to all of them so it's not a biased opinion, but an opinion nonetheless.