In 2006 Doí attended both the SPOT festival and Danish national radios P3 Radiohuset Rocker´, which is consiinnovativedered the two foremost platforms to highlight new Danish talents. The band has recently played at the music in mind festival in Belgium alongside Low and The Album Leaf and is to tour Germany this spring.
The Sea
Doi Lyrics
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I made myself break free
Of the anchor keeping me
Safe and sound in sanity,
Safe inside my old routine.
I am far from land.
I have left in my hand
And I try to understand
The world in all its expanse.
Alone again, I hope to find
A greater kindness, peace of mind,
A faith, a joy in my core.
I leave my love on familiar shores.
I am deep at sea.
The waves roll over me.
Tossed among eternity,
I am as much as everything.
I am good for nothing.
Alone again, I hope to find
A greater kindness, peace of mind,
A faith, a joy in my core.
I head for some unknown shore.
I am deep at sea.
I am swimming. I am free.
A great love envelops me.
I feel a part of something.
This life, it is for living.
The truth is growing stronger.
My youth is getting farther.
I am deep at sea.
The lyrics of Doi's song 'The Sea' speak of the desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and explore the vastness of the world. The singer admits to being deep at sea, having left behind their old routine, and embracing the unknown. They are alone and seek a greater understanding of life and inner peace. The singer leaves their love on familiar shores, hoping to find something greater beyond the horizon.
The repetition of the line "Alone again, I hope to find / A greater kindness, peace of mind," shows a sense of longing and yearning for something more meaningful in life. The metaphor of the sea represents the vastness and endless possibilities of the world, with the singer acknowledging that they are good for nothing in comparison. However, as they continue their journey, they begin to feel enveloped by a great love and a sense of belonging.
The song's message speaks to the human condition of wanting to break free from the mundane and seek out a greater purpose in life. The sea is a symbol of journey and self-discovery, and the singer's willingness to leave the safety of land behind represents courage and a desire to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
I am deep at sea.
I am in a state of uncertainty and unknown territory.
I made myself break free
I have decided to release myself from anything that held me back.
Of the anchor keeping me
Of the things that were holding me back from my pursuits.
Safe and sound in sanity,
Comfortable in my routine and the familiar environment which surrounds me.
Safe inside my old routine.
Safe and comfortable within my old ways.
I am far from land.
I am within an uncharted territory away from civilization.
I have left in my hand
I have nothing but a few grains of sand, symbolizing something small and insignificant.
A few grains of sand,
Merely a small and insignificant item I have left behind.
And I try to understand
I strive to comprehend this vast, expansive world.
The world in all its expanse.
The rampancy of the world's mysteries and intricacies.
Alone again, I hope to find
Another chance to find true peace, purpose, and satisfaction.
A greater kindness, peace of mind,
Searching for a benevolent environment and peace within myself.
A faith, a joy in my core.
Seeking for inner growth and fulfillment.
I leave my love on familiar shores.
Leaving behind what I hold dear for something new and uncertain.
The waves roll over me.
The thrashing currents toss me around amidst this great expanse.
Tossed among eternity,
Being lost and adrift with the vastness that is infinite and timeless.
I am as much as everything.
I am a minuscule yet significant part of everything within the universe.
I am good for nothing.
Feeling insignificant, that even the smallest of things I can do is trivial.
A faith, a joy in my core.
Hoping to find faith and contentment within my inner self.
I head for some unknown shore.
Venturing to an unknown destination, for the thrill of the adventure.
I am swimming. I am free.
I am in my element, liberated and unrestrained.
A great love envelops me.
I am embraced by a force greater than myself.
I feel a part of something.
Feeling integrated and connected to all that is living and life itself.
This life, it is for living.
Affirmation that life is meant to be lived and experienced to the fullest.
The truth is growing stronger.
The realization of the actual occurrences of life is gaining a deeper understanding.
My youth is getting farther.
As life progresses, one's youth and carefree period becomes more distant and unrelatable.
I am deep at sea.
Reiterating and emphasizing my being within an unfamiliar, oceanic territory away from the shore.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MIA DOI TODD
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