Sixteen
Jesse and Jeane Stern Lyrics


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A compass needle
Spins around and round
To find the bearings true
Like unspoke feelings
Swelling up and down
It can tell
The secrets of loves ocean blue
An I'll tell you
When you tell me
What you're looking for
Can't you tell me
So I can find my way
In those sixteen directions
South of the sun
I will seek you
Then I'll never I'll never I'll never
Leave you again
Wind flipped pages
In an open field
Spoil the story before its time
When a good ending comes
Too soon we find
The lesson to be learned
Can be missed sometimes
An I'll tell you
When you tell me
What you're looking for
Can't you tell me
So I can find my way
In those sixteen directions
South of the sun
I will seek you
Then I'll never I'll never I'll never
Leave you again
When the north winds blow down in your face
Just think of the south it will warm you in place
East rains move west and challenge resolve
But they don't factor our need to love
An I'll tell you
When you tell me
What you're looking for
Can't you tell me
So I can find my way
In those sixteen directions
South of the sun
I will seek you
Then I'll never I'll never I'll never
Leave you again




No I'll never I'll never I'll never
Leave you again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jesse and Jeane Stern's song Sixteen uses a poetic metaphor of a compass to express the emotions surrounding the search for love. The compass represents the uncertainty and mystery of love, spinning around and around to find its true bearings like unspoken feelings that swell up and down. The compass is also capable of revealing the secrets of love's ocean blue. The chorus of the song is a plea for clarity and direction from the person being sung to, asking them to reveal what they're looking for so that the singer can find their way in the sixteen directions south of the sun, which is a metaphor for the path towards love.


The second verse of the song carries a message about the dangers of premature conclusions, pointing out how wind-flipped pages in an open field spoil the story before its time. The lesson to be learned can be missed sometimes if the ending comes too soon. The lyrics suggest that patience and persistence are necessary when it comes to love. The bridge of the song speaks to the challenges that love can bring, such as the north winds blowing down in your face and the east rains moving west to challenge resolve. However, it is emphasized that these challenges do not factor out the need to love.


Overall, Sixteen by Jesse and Jeane Stern is a poetic ode to the complex and uncertain nature of love, expressing both its beauty and its challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

A compass needle
Like a compass needle, our emotions and feelings guide us in finding our true north.


Spins around and round
Our emotions are constantly changing and we sometimes find ourselves feeling lost.


To find the bearings true
We need to find our true purpose and direction in life, even if it means taking the long and winding road.


Like unspoke feelings
Sometimes our emotions are so strong that we can't find the words to express them.


Swelling up and down
Our emotions ebb and flow like the tides of the ocean.


It can tell
Our emotions and feelings can reveal the deepest parts of ourselves and our desires.


The secrets of loves ocean blue
Love is a vast and mysterious force that can encompass all of our emotions and desires.


An I'll tell you
I'll be open and honest with you if you'll be the same with me.


When you tell me
I need to understand your desires and emotions in order to truly connect with you.


What you're looking for
In order to find true love, we must understand what we want and need.


Can't you tell me
I want to understand you and connect with you on a deeper level.


So I can find my way
Understanding your desires will help me understand my own and find my place in the world.


In those sixteen directions
There are many paths and directions we can take in life, but only a few will lead us to true happiness and love.


South of the sun
Love can take us to new and unexpected places, sometimes to the very ends of the Earth.


I will seek you
I will search the world for you and never give up on finding you.


Then I'll never I'll never I'll never
I will never abandon you or let you go.


Leave you again
Once I find you, I will never let you go.


Wind flipped pages
Life can be unpredictable and full of twists and turns like the pages of a book caught in the wind.


In an open field
Sometimes life can be wide open, giving us endless possibilities and choices.


Spoil the story before its time
Sometimes we can ruin a good thing by getting ahead of ourselves or not appreciating what we have in the present moment.


When a good ending comes
We should cherish the good times and joy that come into our lives, for they are fleeting.


Too soon we find
We often realize the beauty of life and the importance of love after it has passed us by.


The lesson to be learned
There is always something to be learned from our experiences, even the painful ones.


Can be missed sometimes
We can often overlook the lessons and growth that can come from our struggles and hardships.


When the north winds blow down in your face
Life can be harsh and unforgiving at times, throwing obstacles and challenges our way.


Just think of the south it will warm you in place
In those difficult times, we should remember the warmth and comfort of love and the people who care for us.


East rains move west and challenge resolve
We may face challenges and adversity that test our strength and determination.


But they don't factor our need to love
Despite the hardships and challenges, love remains a crucial part of our lives and is what ultimately sustains us.


No I'll never I'll never I'll never
I will never abandon you or let you go.


Leave you again
Once I find you, I will never let you go.




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Written by: Jesse Reid

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@deliriouswhome1

There alot content not mentioned about the last guy and the creation
Of the show.
Also unlike what video says,he didn't go into hiding or anything..
He actually well known broadcaster of Toronto bluejays, and well respected in the city of Toronto.
He was actually the second host , after the first quit..
In the first season the children would run up and hug and kiss the host..
This was all under the creators idea,not the host.
Once the first host left.
The creator of the show, Catherine Swing, got Fergie Oliver to co host with her.
They were either a couple or eventually were ,and got married for brief time.
She was miss Canada 1978..

They later divorce like I said, they had two children together.
I know he remarried, had another child, a female who eventually followed in his footsteps being a broadcaster, she worked with weather channel and shopping network.
Again alot the story is missing and taken outta content.

This one those situations,where something doesn't seem like it is.



@samclark379

Not all of these are as they appear.

9) That was staged. Vanna and Merv were both in on the act.

8) A simple slip of the tongue.

7) He removed his coat to cover her wardrobe malfunction.

6) A simple comment about how young these geniuses are.

5) Okay, I'll give you this one.

4 & 3) I'd like to know what they said before passing judgment.

2) The kissing started as a way to ease a contestant's nervousness. The other contestants actually asked for it.

1) Okay, that's creepy.



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@jrjgames

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@CodeBlue_EMT-P

Thinking that you spend too much time in your mom’s basement eating hot pockets but however you get yours is your business.

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After seeing that pedophile kissing the little girl, I don't think i could watch anymore.

@MrCJ-qz9dl

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@NoBSGuidetoMakingMoney

Exactly this was horrible!! I know you’re trying to avoid copyright but this was not entertaining at all!!

@moeb4348

Well said. For all I know, the narrator is making everything up. This stinks!

@Linkacide

Exactly

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