Sandcastles
Jaylon Ashaun Lyrics

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Ooh, ooh
Maybe I should start build′n sandcastles
Cuz it always feels like the current is coming in (ah yeah)
Lately it's been tough tryna get past ya
Shoulda listened when you told me that it′s the end (ah yeah)

Maybe I should spend more time
Hanging with the friends that I came

With cuz I can't quit thinkin bout you no
Baby I've spent all my life, tryna build what′s right in front of me
Oh how dumb of me

Cuz now the waves are comin in
To wash my love away
And then I build it up again
Yeah this time I hope you′ll stay

See you all the time ay, memories in my mind yeah
You said you need a break, I said I can't relate
Saw you down on 10th street
You act like you don′t miss me
I thought I had your heart, now it's tearin me apart (ah yeah yeah)

Maybe I should spend more time
Hanging with the friends that I came
With cuz I can′t quit thinkin 'bout you no
Maybe I′ll waste all my life, tryna build what's right in front of me
Oh how dumb of me

Cuz now the waves are comin in
To wash my love away
And then I build it up again
Oh yeah this time I hope you'll stay
Cuz now the waves are comin in
To wash my love away

And then I build it up again
Oh yeah this time I hope you′ll stay

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Jaylon Ashaun's "Sandcastles" are a metaphor that references building sandcastles on the beach. It suggests that the current is always coming in and destroying their creation, just as the ups and downs of life can topple whatever someone may be trying to build. The waves metaphorically represent problems and obstacles in life that constantly demand attention and can threaten relationships. The singer has been struggling to move on and accept that the relationship with the subject of the song is over, despite being warned that their time was up.

The chorus of "Sandcastles" expresses the singer's lamentation over a crumbling love after investing so much time and energy into it. They consider redirecting their attention to spending more time with friends since they can't stop thinking about their lost love. The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer expressing heartache upon seeing their partner around town as they pretend not to miss them. Despite realizing their mistake in putting so much energy into an ultimately doomed relationship, they can't help but hope for a positive outcome.

Overall, the song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship and tried to move on. It's a bittersweet reminder that sometimes, no matter how much we may pour into something, it may not work out.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, ooh
Introduction, setting the tone and mood for the song.

Maybe I should start build'n sandcastles
Escaping reality by building sandcastles, a metaphor for a false sense of security and stability amidst chaos.

Cuz it always feels like the current is coming in (ah yeah)
Acknowledging the constant change and uncertainty in life, represented by the metaphorical current, and the struggle to adapt to it.

Lately it's been tough tryna get past ya
Struggling to move on from a breakup or separation, finding it emotionally and mentally challenging to do so.

Shoulda listened when you told me that it′s the end (ah yeah)
Regret over not heeding the warning signs and signals of the relationship's impending end, leading to a sense of loss and disappointment.

Maybe I should spend more time Hanging with the friends that I came With cuz I can't quit thinkin bout you no
Recognizing the need to distract oneself by spending time with friends and cutting off negative thoughts and feelings about the ex-partner.

Baby I've spent all my life, tryna build what′s right in front of me Oh how dumb of me
Realizing the folly of trying to form a perfect relationship without acknowledging and addressing the flaws and issues in it.

Cuz now the waves are comin in To wash my love away And then I build it up again Yeah this time I hope you′ll stay
The cyclical nature of relationships, going through a period of hope and rebuilding after the previous one ended in disappointment.

See you all the time ay, memories in my mind yeah
Memories of the ex-partner, manifested in flashbacks and daydreams, making it difficult to let go.

You said you need a break, I said I can't relate
Communication breakdown and differences in priorities leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

Saw you down on 10th street You act like you don′t miss me I thought I had your heart, now it's tearin me apart (ah yeah yeah)
Bumping into the ex-partner, realizing they seem to have moved on while you're still struggling to reconcile your feelings for them.

Maybe I should spend more time Hanging with the friends that I came With cuz I can′t quit thinkin 'bout you no
Reiteration of the need to find solace in friends rather than dwelling on the past relationship.

Maybe I′ll waste all my life, tryna build what's right in front of me Oh how dumb of me
Echoing the earlier realization that trying to build something without addressing underlying issues and problems is a recipe for disaster.

Cuz now the waves are comin in To wash my love away And then I build it up again Oh yeah this time I hope you'll stay Cuz now the waves are comin in To wash my love away And then I build it up again Oh yeah this time I hope you′ll stay
The chorus repeating, highlighting the cyclical nature of love and the hope for a better outcome next time around.

Writer(s): Jaylon Ashaun Jenkins

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