In 2008, Devics covered The Cure's "Catch" for the American Laundromat Records produced compilation "Just Like Heaven - a tribute to The Cure". It was recorded by Pall Jenkins of the Black Heart Procession and included performances by Scott Mercado, Jimmy LaValle, Pall Jenkins as well as Dustin O'Halloran and Sara Lov.
Discography
1996 Buxom (LP, self release)
1998 If You Forget Me... (LP)
2000 The Ghost in the Girl (EP)
2001 My Beautiful Sinking Ship (LP)
2003 "Red morning" (7" Vinyl Single)
2003 The Stars at Saint Andrea (LP)
2003 Ribbons (EP)
2005 Distant Radio (EP)
2006 Push the Heart (LP)
Lost At Sea
Devics Lyrics
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i had forgotten the way home
sometimes when i look at the sea
my thoughts turn to you
i guess this will have to do
while i sail alone
beneath a sky of blue
no land in sight not a bird above
please don't wait for me
The opening lines of "Lost At Sea" by Devics portray a sense of uncertainty and displacement as the singer reflects upon an extended period of journeying, which has left him or her feeling disconnected from their place of origin. The focus on seafaring imagery is evocative, as the endless horizon and empty skies offer a stark contrast to the sense of community and belonging that one might find on land. Despite the isolation and loneliness of sailing, the singer admits to turning their thoughts to someone who is presumably absent from their life, yet still present in their mind. This could signify a deep longing or desire for connection, even in the midst of profound solitude.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more poignant, with the singer acknowledging that their current situation may be the only feasible option available to them for the time being: "I guess this will have to do while I sail alone beneath a sky of blue." This line suggests a certain amount of resignation or acceptance, as if the singer recognizes that their isolation is a necessary sacrifice in order to achieve some unspoken goal. The final plea of "please don't wait for me" is heartrending, as it implies that the singer may not be able to return to their loved one, or that the cost of such a reunion would be too great. The sense of longing and sacrifice associated with "Lost At Sea" makes it a song that is both beautiful and haunting.
Line by Line Meaning
we sailed for so long
Our journey on the sea has been enduring and seemingly endless
i had forgotten the way home
I have lost sight of the direction toward my place of origin
sometimes when i look at the sea
Occasionally, I am reminded of vast ocean when I gaze upon it
my thoughts turn to you
I think of you often when I am in solitude
i guess this will have to do
I must make do with what I have in my current circumstance
while i sail alone
I am navigating the waters without company or assistance
beneath a sky of blue
The open sky above me is a clear shade of blue
no land in sight not a bird above
I have not spotted any signs of terrain or avian life nearby
only this tiny vessel i have
My sole means of transportation is a small boat
please don't wait for me
I implore you not to delay your own endeavors on my behalf
Contributed by Hunter P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.