The Sea
Jane Relf Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Holds its many hands to me
And takes me
To places where I want to be
My dreams
Many fathoms far below
Like this
The pattern of my life will flow
Melts in the sun
Turn and turn away
Feel the end of day
Hear the saddest call
The stars appear
I wonder how I'll be next year
The tide will bring anew
I hope there'll still be you
The moon in its sadness
Loose in the night
Glowing from above
Welcome joy and love
How can it be
That sun don't see
A simple truth
It seems to me
Clouds obscure the view
Sea awaits the view
Now
The song "The Sea" by Jane Relf is a poetic expression of the beauty and mystique of the vast ocean that holds such power and mystery. The opening lines "The sea holds its many hands to me and takes me to places where I want to be" evoke a sense of being drawn into the depths, swept away by the currents of life. The sea that is described is not only a physical place but also a metaphor for the journey of life itself. This is further emphasized by the line "My dreams, many fathoms far below, like this, the pattern of my life will flow". The sea represents the journey that the singer is taking, the highs and lows, the ebbs and flows of their life.
The use of imagery in the lyrics is striking - the "distant horizon melting in the sun" paints a picture of a beautiful sunset, while "the stars appear, I wonder how I'll be next year" suggests a sense of uncertainty and questioning about the future. The lyric "the moon in its sadness, loose in the night, glowing from above, welcome joy and love" is poignant, showing a contrast between sadness and joy that is mirrored in the natural world.
Overall, this song is a beautiful and evocative tribute to the sea and its power to captivate the human heart and soul.
Line by Line Meaning
The sea
The vast body of saltwater that covers most of the earth's surface
Holds its many hands to me
The sea offers me many opportunities to explore and discover new things
And takes me
The sea invites me on a journey to explore the unknown
To places where I want to be
The sea takes me to places that I have always wanted to visit
My dreams
My hopes and aspirations for my life
Many fathoms far below
My dreams are buried deep within me and are not always easy to access
Like this
In the same way as the sea has depth, my life has various layers that I need to explore
The pattern of my life will flow
My life follows a certain pattern that is similar to the ebb and flow of the tides
Distant horizon
The far-off point on the surface where the sea appears to meet the sky
Melts in the sun
The distant horizon disappears as the sun sets and the sky becomes darker
Turn and turn away
The sea is constantly moving and changing, and I should be willing to adapt to its fluctuations
Feel the end of day
As the day comes to a close, I should take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sunset and the peace that comes with the end of the day
Hear the saddest call
The sound of the sea can be both beautiful and haunting, and I should take time to appreciate both its wonder and its mystery
The stars appear
As the sky grows dark, the stars become visible and add to the beauty of the night
I wonder how I'll be next year
I am unsure of what the future holds, and I am curious about how I will change and evolve over time
The tide will bring anew
Just as the tides bring new things to shore, the future will bring new opportunities for growth and change
I hope there'll still be you
I hope that the people who matter to me will still be in my life as I continue to grow and change
The moon in its sadness
The moon can appear melancholy or sad, depending on the phase it is in
Loose in the night
The moon appears to be untethered and free as it moves across the nighttime sky
Glowing from above
The moon emits a soft, gentle light that illuminates the night sky
Welcome joy and love
I should welcome and embrace the positive emotions that come into my life
How can it be
It is difficult for me to understand
That sun don't see
It is strange to think that the sun does not have consciousness and cannot see the world around it
A simple truth
A fundamental and undeniable fact
It seems to me
In my opinion and from my perspective
Clouds obscure the view
Sometimes, obstacles or challenges can prevent me from seeing clearly and understanding the world around me
Sea awaits the view
Despite these challenges, the sea is always there, waiting for me to discover and explore its many wonders
Now
In this moment, I am present and engaged with the world around me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES MC CARTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind