He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
Waves
Handsome and Gretyl Lyrics
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If i had wings
Little bit of lift and I'm in the atmosphere
Closer to the sun now i'm thinking clear
I learn it from the waves they come they crash they're gone
And we'll be going through as much
I knew it when you staked your claim, in Elliott Bay
Honey hold me close today
So I feel you when you're far away
Let nothing separate what love has made
Like the waves like the waves like the waves
We remain we remain we remain
All at once
Sinner and saint
Little bit of grace yeah is it really all it takes
Now we're fighting off the feelings that ruled the day
I learn it from the waves they come they crash they're gone
And we'll be going through as much
I know it cause we're keeping in, come thick or thin
How we'll be loving, low and high
Oh honey there may come a day
When we touch, and feeling miles away
Don't let it separate remain remain
Like the waves like the waves like the waves
Come again come again and again
Forgive forget
Ya ya ya
La la la
The lyrics of "Waves" by Handsome & Gretyl evoke a sense of freedom, clarity, and enduring love. The opening lines of "If I had wings, little bit of lift and I'm in the atmosphere, closer to the sun now I'm thinking clear" suggest a desire for escape and a newfound perspective. The singer is longing for a transcendent experience that will allow them to see things more clearly.
The chorus emphasizes the power of the waves as a metaphor for life's constant changes. The waves come, crash, and then disappear, just like the fleeting moments we experience. The singer learns from these waves and understands that life is full of ups and downs. Despite the transience, the singer believes their love will endure. When their partner staked a claim in Elliott Bay, they knew that their love would last a lifetime.
The second verse portrays a dichotomy between sin and grace, and the singer emphasizes that a little bit of grace is all it takes to overcome the challenges of life. They describe fighting off the feelings that once ruled their actions, suggesting personal growth and a willingness to overcome obstacles. Again, the waves serve as a teacher, reminding them to navigate through life's trials and tribulations.
The bridge of the song reflects a more intimate moment between the singer and their partner. They ask their partner to hold them close so they can feel their presence even when they are physically apart. They express the desire to remain connected and not let anything separate them, just like the constant and enduring nature of the waves. The repetition of "like the waves" and "we remain" reinforces the idea of resilience and everlasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wings
If I had the ability to fly
If I had wings
If I possessed the power to fly
Little bit of lift and I'm in the atmosphere
With just a small amount of upward force, I am elevated into the sky
Closer to the sun now I'm thinking clear
As I approach the sun, my thoughts become clearer
I learn it from the waves they come they crash they're gone
I gain knowledge and understanding from observing the repetitive nature of waves as they form, break, and disappear
And we'll be going through as much
And we will experience and endure similar challenges
I knew it when you staked your claim, in Elliott Bay
I had a certainty when you declared your love in Elliott Bay
That you would love me all our life
You would continue to love me throughout our entire lives
Honey hold me close today
Darling, embrace me tightly in this moment
So I feel you when you're far away
So that I can sense your presence even when you are physically distant
Let nothing separate what love has made
Let no external force or circumstance break apart what our love has created
We remain we remain we remain
We persist, we endure, we continue to exist
All at once
Simultaneously
Sinner and saint
Both an imperfect person and a morally upright individual
Little bit of grace yeah is it really all it takes
A small amount of divine mercy, is that truly the sole requirement
Now we're fighting off the feelings that ruled the day
Currently, we are resisting the emotions that previously dominated our lives
I know it cause we're keeping in, come thick or thin
I am confident because we are staying strong, regardless of the challenges we face
How we'll be loving, low and high
This is the way we will express our love, in both good and difficult times
Oh honey there may come a day
Oh darling, there might be a time in the future
When we touch, and feeling miles away
When physical contact feels distant and disconnected
Don't let it separate remain remain
Do not allow it to create a division, let us persist and endure
Come again come again and again
Happen once more, repeatedly and continually
Forgive forget
Pardon and disregard
Ya ya ya
An expression of affirmation or agreement
La la la
Vocalization without specific meaning
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Written by: Gretyl Baird
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