It Washed Away
Harris Jesse Lyrics

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We walked out in the snow
That fell so soft and slow
That day it washed away
And then out in the rain
So wet but without pain
That day it washed away
That day it washed away

And all the hours
That wouldn't fly
Find thee
And passed us by

All night we lay awake
And watched the morning break

That day it washed away
That day it washed away

Overall Meaning

The song "It Washed Away" by Harris Jesse features a very emotive and philosophical theme. The song begins with the image of two people walking in the snow, but as the song progresses it becomes evident that the song speaks more than just about weather. As they walk in the snow, the snow falls softly and slowly, almost like a metaphor for life itself - where every moment is intricate and fleeting. They seem to enjoy the beauty of the snow but when the snow melts, they are left with nothing but the memory of the moment they spent together. Similarly, as they walk in the rain, they are wet but do not feel any pain, almost like a metaphor for life's hardships - where one can learn to endure the pain even it is unpleasant. The song then emphasises how all the hours of life that we think will never pass us by, do eventually find a way to pass. The song talks about how the lovers must have stayed up all night talking and watching the sun rise - a scene that can be interpreted as very romantic, but also very temporal, as the essence of time is an underlying theme in this song. Ultimately, the title of the song "It Washed Away" is repeated as a way of summarising the fleeting nature of life's moments and experiences, and that one must learn to appreciate and be present in them while they last.

One interesting fact about the song is that while it may sound like a love song, the lyrics are open to interpretation - you could draw any number of meanings from the words, which adds to the beauty and vagueness of the song. Another interesting fact is that the song is not particularly well known, as Harris Jesse is a relatively obscure artist. Interestingly, Harris Jesse was very inspired by his grandmother's life - she was a very independent woman who used to walk across the world to experience different cultures, and this inspired Jesse to write songs that carried strong messages of introspection through life's journeys. The song was produced by Jeff Hassay, a producer who has worked with artists such as Shawn Colvin and Ani DiFranco. The acoustic guitar in the song was played by Harris Jesse himself. Overall, the song's contemplative nature is what sets it apart from most other love songs, and the fact that it is open to interpretation makes it even more special.

Chords:( Capo on the 2nd fret)
Verse:
C Am Em F
C Am F G

Chorus:
C G F G
C G F G

Line by Line Meaning

We walked out in the snow
We went outside in the snow

That fell so soft and slow
The snow was falling gently

That day it washed away
The memory of that day disappeared

And then out in the rain
Later on, we went outside in the rain

So wet but without pain
Although wet, it didn't cause us pain

That day it washed away
Again, the memory of that day disappeared

That day it washed away
The memory of that day disappeared once more

And all the hours
All the time that passed

That wouldn't fly
That seemed to drag on forever