Waves
Hooverphonics Lyrics
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To an unknown destination
Under the moonlight
Feel free to join me on my trip
The tide will take us far
Beyond midnight
Stars will guide us through this
Exotic white
Of the magic dice
This sea breeze is refreshing
While the dolphins sing about
These psychedelic moods
These waves keep you going
'Til you finally forget
Your original roots
Stars will guide us through this
Exotic white
Stars won't be able to fool the knowledge
Of the magic dice
Wave after wave
These lyrics from Hooverphonic's song "Waves" depict a journey on the sea, guided by the stars and accompanied by the sound of dolphins singing. The singer is being carried away by "gigantic waves" to an "unknown destination" under the "exotic white" of the moonlight. The lyrics invite the listener to join the trip and let themselves be taken far beyond midnight on this psychedelic journey, where the sea breeze is refreshing and the waves keep them going until they forget their "original roots." The stars are mentioned twice, emphasizing their importance in guiding the journey, although they cannot "fool the knowledge" of the "magic dice."
Overall, the lyrics of "Waves" create a dreamy and imaginative experience, a representation of the sense of freedom and calm that the sea can provide. The use of nature-related imagery and metaphors, such as the waves, dolphins, stars, and sea breeze, contributes to this feeling of natural wonder and magic. At the same time, there is a sense of being out of control, being taken away by these forces and losing one's sense of self. Nevertheless, the singer is embracing this loss of self and invites the listener to join in and let go.
Line by Line Meaning
These gigantic waves just take me
The enormous waves are carrying me to an unknown place
To an unknown destination
I don't know where I'm headed
Under the moonlight
The moon is the only source of light to guide me on this journey
Feel free to join me on my trip
You're welcome to come along for the ride
The tide will take us far
The ebb and flow of the ocean will carry us to distant places
Beyond midnight
We'll keep sailing until well past midnight
Stars will guide us through this
The stars in the sky will help guide us along our journey
Exotic white
The waves crashing against the shore are a sight to behold
Stars won't be able to fool the knowledge
The stars, while helpful, are not a substitute for true knowledge and wisdom
Of the magic dice
We must trust in fate and chance to guide us, just like rolling the dice
This sea breeze is refreshing
The cool breeze coming off the ocean is rejuvenating
While the dolphins sing about
We're not alone on this journey, as the dolphins are singing around us
These psychedelic moods
The surreal experiences we're having are unlike anything we've known
These waves keep you going
The undulating waves of the ocean keep us moving forward
'Til you finally forget
Until you're able to forget your previous life and focus solely on the journey
Your original roots
Your previous life and identity before embarking on this journey
Wave after wave
The waves keep coming, and we must keep moving forward
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER
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