Coastline
GEOFFROY Lyrics
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Never rested, never still
(Never rested, never still)
(Never rested, never still)
I've found (I've found) that nor you nor I (nor you nor I)
Would ever compromise our lives
(Would ever compromise our lives)
(Would ever compromise our lives)
Even though I sound selfish
I'm all right, better off your mind
Even if the best years of my life have been lived I don't mind
I've been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight
Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs
I'm done watching on the action, eyeing from the side
So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
Oh I keep moving but I know
I ain't fooling anyone
I'm an old soul, my love, a victim of
Slowly giving up the ghost
Hanging 'round out of habit
Should have walked or taken off by now
You keep on pushing 'til I break down
Let me break up like a man
I've been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight
Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs
I'm done watching on the action, eyeing from the side
So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
Never rested, never still
Never rested, never still
Never rested, never still
Never rested, never still
I've been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight
Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs
I'm done watching on the action, eyeing from the side
So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
The lyrics to Geoffrey’s song “Coastline” explore the turmoil of a troubled mind that is constantly worrying and never at rest. The singer seems to be in a difficult place in life, possibly struggling with relationships or other personal issues. Despite this, they suggest that neither they nor their partner would be willing to compromise their lives for the other, highlighting a sense of stubbornness or a clash of ideals. The singer admits that they may sound selfish, but they are content with their decisions and do not mind if the best years of their life have already passed.
The chorus speaks to the idea of being stuck or stagnant. The singer has been “stalling on the coastline,” perhaps metaphorically representing a sense of being trapped or unable to move forward. They feel as though they have been overthinking and misreading the signs in their life, but are now tired and out of patience with their own behavior. The repetition of “never rested, never still” throughout the song emphasizes this sense of unease, indicating that the singer is constantly in motion internally, but may not be able to find peace or stability.
Overall, the lyrics to “Coastline” offer a poignant exploration of the human experience, particularly when it comes to themes of uncertainty, restlessness, and the difficulties of relationships. The song is a relatable and heartfelt expression of the emotions that many people go through at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my (oh my), my troubled mind (my troubled mind)
The singer expresses their anxious, distressed state of mind.
Never rested, never still
The singer is always in motion, unsettled and restless.
I've found (I've found) that nor you nor I (nor you nor I) / Would ever compromise our lives
The singer acknowledges that they and their loved one are both unwilling to give up their individuality and desires for the sake of their relationship.
Even though I sound selfish / I'm all right, better off your mind / Even if the best years of my life have been lived I don't mind
The artist acknowledges their self-centeredness, but asserts that they are still content with themselves and their life, even if they have already experienced their best years.
I've been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight / Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs / I'm done watching on the action, eyeing from the side / So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
The artist has been procrastinating and avoiding confrontation, resulting in misunderstandings and frustration. They are now ready to take action and have become fed up with the status quo.
Oh I keep moving but I know / I ain't fooling anyone / I'm an old soul, my love, a victim of / Slowly giving up the ghost
The singer acknowledges that their constant movement and busyness does not hide the fact that they are tired and losing their enthusiasm for life.
Hanging 'round out of habit / Should have walked or taken off by now / You keep on pushing 'til I break down / Let me break up like a man
The singer recognizes that they have been sticking around out of habit, but feel it's time to leave. They are tired of feeling pressured and want to end things maturely.
Never rested, never still / Never rested, never still / Never rested, never still / Never rested, never still
Repeating the opening line, the Sspeaker reiterates their constant restlessness and movement.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Geoffroy Sauve, Max-Antoine Gendron
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@geehmansur
Oh my, my troubled mind
Never rested, never still
I’ve found that not you nor I
Would ever compromise our lives
Even though I sound selfish
I’m all right, better off your mind
Even if the best years of my life have been lived I don’t mind
I’ve been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight
Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs
I’m done watching on the action, eyeing from the side
So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
Oh I keep moving but I know
I ain't fooling anyone
I’m an old soul, my love, a victim of
Slowly giving up the ghost
Hanging ‘round out of habit
Should have walked or taken off by now
You keep on pushing ‘til I break down
Let me break up like a man
I’ve been stalling on the coastline, staying out of sight
Been stoned and overthinking, misreading all your signs
I’m done watching on the action, eyeing from the side
So tired and out of patience, been blunt and out of line
@iamyouu
A very underrated song.
@JG-gk5yt
Feeling nostalgia for a time I never lived in.
@Xanaxdu-si3ch
This is exactly what it was like, between 1980 to 1985. If it makes you feel any better, though, the U.S. economy was shit then and Cold War tensions were through the roof. John Lennon was murdered, Reagan was nearly assasinated, VHS was still in its infancy, and European airports were routinely targeted by terrorist bombings.
Still... it was pretty chill. I managed to have a hell of a great time.
@SuperTorres7
Now I know Christina likes the song and video it takes her back to the days she was in Daytona beach
@ActuallyAndrewFishing
What a time to be alive.
@FaveShortboy
This song be hitting different
@nikkiparsons8504
so underrated man, this song is the shit
@shigei
Covering this was HARD
@kateclarke3666
This album is so excellent
@paulclarke7571
When I need a cool, calm place to go these days, I play this tune now.........