Lost At Sea
Gethin Pearson and The Scenery Lyrics
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This is only the first battle of the war
Dont lay down those guns until they're buried underground
That's what you order as we flew overseas
Cut the wire that ties me to the world
I dont wanna hear from them no more
So scream at the enemy and draw a line in the sand
Is there anything to save me?
Or to make me believe
That all is not lost
There's more to save
As we're stuck out here
We're all lost at sea
I wrote a letter home and I sealed it with a kiss
I said "please dont worry bout me no more"
I'm facing death and I dare not breathe
I'm scared and im frozen to the bone
Is there anything to save me?
Or to make me believe
That all is not lost
There's more to save
As we're stuck out here
We're all lost at sea
So I picked up the bible and I prayed before bed
To anything that can save me I'll pledge
Yeah my alliegiance is shaky but to focus I'll try
For my ending is drawing to a close
Upon those wings of redemption I'm still waiting to be swept
But no reconciliation is mine
No theres nothing left to save me
Nothing for me to believe
Yes all is lost
No more to save
We're all stuck out here
We're all standing out at sea
Yeah we are all lost at sea
Yeah we are all stranded and alone
Lost at sea
The lyrics of Gethin Pearson and The Scenery's song Lost At Sea seem to depict the experiences and emotions of a soldier who is fighting a battle. The lyrics urge the soldier not to be fooled into thinking that the first battle is a complete victory, but only the beginning of the war. The soldier is told to keep fighting until the enemy is buried underground, reminding them of who they are fighting for. The song seems to be talking about how the soldier is feeling lost, scared, and alone, seeking something to save them from their predicament.
The soldier is only vaguely hoping that they will be saved. They are asking if there's anything to believe in that will save them from their current state, to allow them to hope that all is not lost. They feel stuck, lost, and scared as they face the possibility of dying. The soldier tries to find peace in their final moments by turning to religion and pleading for salvation, although they acknowledge that their last chance for reconciliation seems to be slipping away.
The song is an intense, emotional account of the struggles that a soldier faces. The lyrics are simultaneously bleak and hopeful, pointing out the bleakness of the soldier's situation but also offering hope that they will be able to find redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Dont let them fool you into thinking that you've won
Don't be deceived into thinking you have won
This is only the first battle of the war
This is just the beginning of a long fight
Dont lay down those guns until they're buried underground
Don't give up until the fight is over
That's what you order as we flew overseas
I commanded my troops with this in mind as we traveled abroad
Cut the wire that ties me to the world
Disconnect me from the world
I dont wanna hear from them no more
I don't want to receive any more communication from anyone
So scream at the enemy and draw a line in the sand
Yell at the enemy and take a stand against them
And remember who you are fighting for
Remember the reason why you are fighting
Is there anything to save me?
Is there anything that can rescue me?
Or to make me believe
Or to give me faith
That all is not lost
That there's still hope
There's more to save
There's more that can be rescued
As we're stuck out here
As we're stranded in this place
We're all lost at sea
We're all adrift without direction
I wrote a letter home and I sealed it with a kiss
I wrote a letter to my loved ones and kissed the envelope
I said 'please dont worry bout me no more'
I reassured them not to be concerned about me
I'm facing death and I dare not breathe
I am so close to death that I am afraid even to breathe
I'm scared and im frozen to the bone
I am terrified and completely petrified
So I picked up the bible and I prayed before bed
I read the Bible and prayed before going to sleep
To anything that can save me I'll pledge
I will pledge myself to anything that can rescue me
Yeah my alliegiance is shaky but to focus I'll try
Although my loyalty is uncertain, I will try to remain focused
For my ending is drawing to a close
My life is nearing its end
Upon those wings of redemption I'm still waiting to be swept
I am still waiting to be saved and redeemed
But no reconciliation is mine
I won't have the chance to reconcile
No theres nothing left to save me
There is nothing that can save me anymore
Nothing for me to believe
I have nothing left to have faith in
Yes all is lost
Everything is gone
No more to save
There is nothing else that can be rescued
We're all stuck out here
We are all stranded in this place
We're all standing out at sea
We are all stranded and lost at sea
Yeah we are all lost at sea
We are all directionless and helpless
Yeah we are all stranded and alone
We are all alone, with no hope of rescue
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