Released in Summer 2019, the driving, angular melancholy of Songs for Strangers saw Flycatcher develop their song-craft through cohesive arrangements and vulnerable, immersive lyrics.
Maritime
Flycatcher Lyrics
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You'll see how she un-moors
It'll feel good to drift away
No matter what's on the shore
But you'll be a stowaway
Stealing that free ride
She won't miss you either way
cnd that's what I don't understand
cnd I'm one that's got to understand
You're what I don't understand
cnd I'm one who's got to understand
In "Maritime," Flycatcher uses nautical imagery to explore the theme of letting go and embracing the unknown. The lyrics suggest that the person addressed in the song has the opportunity to leave behind their anchored life and venture into the open sea. There is a sense of liberation and excitement in this prospect as the lyrics mention that it will feel good to drift away, irrespective of what lies on the shore.
However, there is a catch - the person is described as a stowaway, indicating that they are not welcome or expected on this journey. They are stealing a free ride, sneaking onto the vessel without permission. The lyrics also suggest that whether the person stays or leaves, they will not be missed. The final lines express confusion and a desire to understand this person's actions, emphasizing the singer's need to comprehend their motivations.
Overall, "Maritime" can be interpreted as a metaphorical exploration of the urge to break away from the familiar and embrace the unknown, even if it means taking risks and being an outsider. It emphasizes the tension between the desire for freedom and the need for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
You can pull up your anchor
You have the choice to let go of your past burdens and attachments
You'll see how she un-moors
You will witness the liberation and freedom that comes with detaching yourself from the familiar
It'll feel good to drift away
There is a sense of relief and pleasure in surrendering to the currents of life and letting go of control
No matter what's on the shore
Regardless of what awaits you in the familiar surroundings or obligations, it doesn't affect your ability to venture into the unknown
But you'll be a stowaway
You will be an unauthorized passenger, sneaking onto this journey without permission or proper invitation
Stealing that free ride
Taking advantage of the opportunity to escape without paying the necessary costs or obligations
She won't miss you either way
Regardless of whether you join or not, the journey continues and the vessel does not depend on your presence
You go out with the tide
You depart in harmony with the natural ebb and flow of life, embracing the rhythm rather than resisting it
And that's what I don't understand
The artist expresses their confusion and lack of comprehension towards this concept
And I'm one that's got to understand
The artist acknowledges their personal need and responsibility to grasp the meaning and significance behind this
You're what I don't understand
The singer directs their confusion towards the person who embodies and represents this unknown aspect
And I'm one who's got to understand
The artist reiterates their personal obligation to comprehend and make sense of it all
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