The following year she scored her third and final UK top ten hit with the single 'D-Days' from her album 'Sons And Lovers.'
Her recent work has included acoustic performances with harpist Cormac De Barra and an autobiographical stage show, "Beyond Breaking Glass".
Driftwood
Hazel O'Connor Lyrics
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Sitting on the sunny shoreline, see some driftwood
Come to rest
Worn out by the tides, born up by its endless rides
Never free, just a bit like me.
I've been that piece of wood I've been tossed about
Upon the ocean of illusion, confusion.
Well I now know I just gotta find
That shore line oh yeah, that little peace of mind
And let the sun shine on me
I swam the sea of passion, jealousy and pain,
Ignorance pretends to drown, grabs for your hands
Again, drags you down again.
Yeah, but my soul cries out just to break those chains,
Well listen you who've travelled all these jungles
Concrete and the other kind, you know there's more
You got your own key the door, go on open it open it up
Well I now know I just gotta find
That shore line oh yeah, that little peace of mind
And let the sun shine on me
Been a long time from my home and I want
To get back there,
But most of my memories got washed away with the tide
A friend waits for me at the edge of the sea
My soul is your lover I cry
Oh beloved wipe away these tears from my eyes
Of my illusion, my confusion.
Brittle and twisted like waves lashing out at the rock
Well I now know I just gotta find
That shore line oh yeah, that little peace of mind
And let the sun shine on me...
The song "Driftwood" by Hazel O'Connor speaks of the struggles and challenges of life and the journey to find peace and happiness. The opening lines describe a piece of driftwood that has been worn out and tossed about by the tides, much like the singer, who feels trapped and unable to escape the struggles of life. The lyrics speak of confusion and bitterness, with waves lashing out at the rocks, representing the anger and frustration that the singer feels.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that finding a "shoreline", or a place of peace and contentment, is the ultimate goal. The struggle to break free from the chains of pain and confusion is a common theme throughout the song. The singer describes the various obstacles that they have faced, from passion and jealousy to drowning in ignorance, but ultimately remains hopeful that they can find a way to break free.
The final verse of the song speaks of the hope of finding a way back home, to a place where memories and love await. The search for peace and contentment is not an easy one, but the singer believes that it is possible to find a way. The song ends with the hopeful message that with the sun shining down on them, they will find the peace of mind they seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on the sunny shoreline, see some driftwood
Hazel O'Connor is observing some driftwood while sitting on the beach in the sun.
Come to rest
The driftwood has finally found a place to be stationary after being moved around by the tides.
Worn out by the tides, born up by its endless rides
The driftwood has been through a lot due to the tides, but has still managed to stay afloat.
Never free, just a bit like me.
Hazel O'Connor feels like the driftwood because both have gone through a lot and never quite feel free.
I've been that piece of wood I've been tossed about
Hazel O'Connor has felt like the driftwood, being tossed around by the ocean of life.
Upon the ocean of illusion, confusion.
Hazel O'Connor feels like she's been floating in a sea of confusion and illusions.
Bitter and twisted like waves lashing out at the rock.
Hazel O'Connor is feeling angry and upset, much like waves lashing out at a rock.
Well I now know I just gotta find
Hazel O'Connor has had a realization.
That shore line oh yeah, that little peace of mind
She knows she needs to find a place of peace in her life.
And let the sun shine on me
She wants to let the light back into her life and brighten things up.
I swam the sea of passion, jealousy and pain,
Hazel O'Connor has gone through a lot of difficult emotions and experiences.
Ignorance pretends to drown, grabs for your hands
Ignorance can be dangerous and pull someone down when they're trying to stay afloat.
Again, drags you down again.
These negative things can keep coming back and dragging a person down.
Yeah, but my soul cries out just to break those chains,
Hazel O'Connor wants to break free from these negative experiences and emotions.
Well listen you who've travelled all these jungles
She's speaking to those who have gone through similar experiences.
Concrete and the other kind, you know there's more
There is more to life than just these struggles.
You got your own key the door, go on open it open it up
Each person has the ability to make their own way in life and find happiness.
Been a long time from my home and I want
Hazel O'Connor is feeling homesick.
To get back there,
She wants to go back to a place where she feels safe and comfortable.
But most of my memories got washed away with the tide
Many of her memories have been forgotten or lost like the driftwood being washed away.
A friend waits for me at the edge of the sea
She still has someone waiting for her and supporting her.
My soul is your lover I cry
She is feeling emotional and connected to this person supporting her.
Oh beloved wipe away these tears from my eyes
She is asking this person to comfort and support her.
Of my illusion, my confusion.
She is feeling overwhelmed by her own confusion and illusions.
Brittle and twisted like waves lashing out at the rock
She is feeling fragile and broken, much like waves crashing against a rock.
Well I now know I just gotta find
Hazel O'Connor has had another realization.
That shore line oh yeah, that little peace of mind
She knows she needs to find a place of peace in her life, once again.
And let the sun shine on me...
She wants to let the light back into her life and find happiness.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hazel Thereasa O'Connor
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