NEWBORN COASTLINE
Josh Cameron Lyrics
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The spoils of war
They'll be no more
Lay your armor down
Won't keep you warm
Beneath the storm
The truth is all around
She smiles at you
Lay your body down
There'll be no more
They'll be no more
Maybe she'll get better
Maybe she'll get better soon
I'm stuck on the sidelines
The wreckage of my life
Carried along
The newborn coastline
To wake up and see what i've done
Is she still breathing
Hoping there's still a chance for some
It's going going gone
Lighting touches down
To light your way
To light your door
Frozen by the sound
The cannons burst
A child goes first
Dancing on a cloud
She smiles at me
Then shifts to heat
Fading from us now
There'll be no more
They'll be no more
Maybe she'll get better
Maybe she'll get better soon
I'm stuck on the sidelines
The wreckage of my life
Scattered along
The newborn coastline
Chorus
The lyrics in Josh Cameron's song "Newborn Coastline" seem to be about experiencing some kind of loss or trauma and having to lay down one's armor and surrender to the truth that surrounds them. The first verse speaks to the aftermath of war, and the realization that there will be no more spoils to fight for. The singer urges someone to lay down their defenses and face the truth, even though the "she" they refer to can't be reached. The second verse offers a glimmer of hope that "she" will get better soon, while the singer is "stuck on the sidelines" and dealing with the wreckage of their own life.
The chorus repeats this hopefulness for "her" recovery, but acknowledges the pain and devastation that has come with whatever has happened. The bridge seems to have an apocalyptic feel, with lightning and cannons bursting, and a child dancing on a cloud before disappearing from sight. The last chorus returns to the newborn coastline of the title, with the singer scattered among the wreckage and hoping for a chance at redemption.
Overall, the song seems to be about reckoning with loss and trauma, and coming to terms with the reality of a situation. There is a sense of hopefulness, but also a weight of pain and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise up from the ground
Get up and rise above your difficulties.
The spoils of war
The rewards of fighting battles.
They'll be no more
The war is finally over.
Lay your armor down
It's time to let go of your defenses.
Won't keep you warm
Defenses won't protect you from the storm.
Beneath the storm
In the midst of the chaos.
The truth is all around
The truth is there for you to see.
She smiles at you
Someone is showing you kindness.
You can't break through
Despite the kindness, you still can't overcome the obstacles.
Lay your body down
It's time to rest.
There'll be no more
The struggle is finally over.
Maybe she'll get better
There is hope for improvement.
Maybe she'll get better soon
There is hope for a speedy recovery.
I'm stuck on the sidelines
I am unable to actively participate.
The wreckage of my life
My life is in shambles.
Carried along
Just going with the flow.
The newborn coastline
A new area of life to explore.
To wake up and see what i've done
To take responsibility for your actions.
Is she still breathing
Is there still a chance for life.
Hoping there's still a chance for some
Hoping for a positive outcome.
It's going going gone
Everything is slipping away.
Lighting touches down
A spark of inspiration.
To light your way
To guide you on your journey.
To light your door
To open up new opportunities.
Frozen by the sound
Paralyzed by a loud noise.
The cannons burst
An explosive event.
A child goes first
The innocent are often the first to suffer.
Dancing on a cloud
Enjoying a moment of happiness.
She smiles at me
Another moment of kindness and warmth.
Then shifts to heat
The happiness turns to pain.
Fading from us now
The good times are ending.
Scattered along
The wreckage of your life is all around you.
Chorus
Repeating the main sentiment of the song.
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fadhlan9638
Imagine killing someone and blaming the person you killed.
@Memesdotcom
yeah imagine
@tylergaming8174
Ikr
@MassWonderFC
Cops say it was the motorists fault and he was drunk, it was all said by the cops, not confirmed yet
@shailchhetri3279
Thats nothing, Rapists tell that, it is victims mistake for wearing short clothes.
@donnad6677
@@MassWonderFC He crossed over into THE WRONG LANE, You dummy! He plowed right into her!
WHO'S fault WOULD it be?!?
You MUST be a Liberal.
@halloweenwitch6580
“The doctor was crying” DAMN
@DeadPiixxel
Lol
@alyssaa7917
Ngl I would cry too
@mr.stealyogirl4078
Yea doctors not supposed to cry