Dive
Jack Frost Lyrics
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shine on me now
be old and wise
fall silver rain
wash away my pride
until I drown
if only I could dive
flow sacred time
leave all behind
run down the drain
glow dying sun
shine down tonight
grow old and die
The lyrics of "Dive" by Jack Frost appear to be a contemplation on the inevitability of mortality and the human desire to escape from it. The opening lines "scream holy pain, shine on me now, be old and wise" suggest that the singer is experiencing a tremendous amount of pain and is seeking enlightenment. They are asking for guidance from a higher power, someone or something that can help them make sense of their suffering.
The following lines "fall silver rain, wash away my pride, until I drown" can be interpreted in a few ways. The silver rain could represent a cleansing force, something that can wash away the singer's ego and leave them vulnerable to the unknown. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a metaphor for death, with the drowning representing the singer's eventual passing. The line "if only I could dive" suggests that the singer wishes they could embrace this final journey instead of fearing it.
The rest of the song continues to explore these themes through vivid imagery, with lines like "flow sacred time, leave all behind, run down the drain" and "glow dying sun, shine down tonight, grow old and die." By the end of the song, it's clear that the singer is resigned to their fate, but there's still a sense of longing for something more, a desire to understand what lies beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
scream holy pain
Express intense pain in a way that is sacred and righteous.
shine on me now
Illuminate me with your light at this moment.
be old and wise
Attain age and wisdom through experiences and learning.
fall silver rain
Let the rain that falls be silver in color.
wash away my pride
Cleanse me of the arrogance that I possess.
until I drown
Continue washing me until I am completely submerged in the water.
if only I could dive
Expressing a desire to be able to submerge into a body of water.
flow sacred time
The passage of time is holy and should be revered.
leave all behind
Abandon everything and move forward.
run down the drain
Disappear down the drain, as if being washed away.
glow dying sun
The sun is glowing as it sets and fades away.
shine down tonight
Illuminate the night with your light.
grow old and die
Age and ultimately die, as is the natural cycle of life.
Contributed by Adam J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.