Lines On Shore
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Carry on in the life you know
Where you're more like your own
When the lights fade
In the noon of now and then
Hanging on by a thread
Things get let go of
And moments eclipse
That full moon
Don't it light to you alone
In the weather that sails you
The farther and farther to slip
Time don't it weigh on your heart
End of plan
Well I was long before it
In the sand
Stolen far and away
In the black night of all of this folly
Caroline
The song Lines On Shore by Jesse Marchant is a reflective piece that encapsulates the theme of reminiscence and holding onto memories. The lyrics "Keep your lines on the shore, Carry on in the life you know" are an expression of advice passed on to Jesse, urging him to stick to what he knows and keep his bearings. The phrase "where you're more like your own" refers to a place where he feels safe and familiar, rather than being adrift in unfamiliar waters where he may feel lost. As he reflects on his past experiences, he acknowledges the inevitability of letting go and moving on - "Things get let go of, and moments eclipse."
The lines "Don't it light to you alone, in the weather that sails you?" seem to symbolize the illuminating nature of memories - experiences that only he as an individual will understand and be able to reminisce about. As he thinks about how far he has come, he questions the effect that time has had on him, both physically and emotionally - "Time don't it weigh on your heart?" The song is a reminder that we always hold onto glimpses of our past - even as we move forward, the memories stay with us.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your lines on the shore
Stay within your comfort zone and don't take risks.
Carry on in the life you know
Continue living your current way of life.
Where you're more like your own
Where you feel most authentic and true to yourself.
When the lights fade
During challenging times or when hopelessness sets in.
In the noon of now and then
In the present moment, which is fleeting.
Hanging on by a thread
Barely holding on, feeling like you're about to fall apart.
Things get let go of
We have to let go of certain things as we move forward in life.
And moments eclipse
Memories and experiences can overshadow or replace each other.
That full moon
A metaphor for something beautiful or magical that you may experience.
Don't it light to you alone
Do you feel like you're the only one who appreciates or understands this magical moment?
In the weather that sails you
During the ups and downs of life, when your emotions are like a rollercoaster.
The farther and farther to slip
The more you continue down a destructive path, the harder it becomes to turn back.
Time don't it weigh on your heart
The passage of time can be heavy, especially when we reflect on missed opportunities or mistakes.
End of plan
The end of a plan, the realization that things didn't turn out how you hoped.
Well I was long before it
This realization didn't come as a surprise or shock.
In the sand
Something is lost or forgotten, buried in the past like footprints in the sand.
Stolen far and away
Something is lost or taken away, forever distant and unattainable.
In the black night of all of this folly
During the darkest times, when we question everything and feel lost.
Caroline
Possibly the name of someone meaningful or symbolic in the singer's life.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dale
on Words Underlined
Great interpretation of a deeply emotional and introspective song!