Wave on Rock
Kari Bremnes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Melodies are blending
Everything from summer song
To symphonies contending.
The jagged rocks must fall away,
All broken into sand,
But also there are smaller stones
To cradle in your hand.
Down where wave on rock is breaking,
The earth in constant motion
On the shoreline's narrow strip
The ever-flowing ocean.
We can always find our way,
If we understand
The constant tide of battle rage
Between the sea and land.
Down where wave on rock is breaking,
In the slanting moolight,
Sails that shine like silver
Moving through the quiet midnight.
Never-ending ebb and flow
With new tales being spun.
The music between sea and stone
And moon and stars and sun.
The lyrics of Kari Bremnes's "Wave on Rock" essentially express the idea that there is always a battle going on between the sea and land, and this is evident in the constant motion and ebb and flow of the waves crashing against the rocks. Despite this tumultuous relationship, there is still a harmony present in the melodies and sounds created by this struggle. This harmony can be further exemplified in the smaller stones that are shaped by the waves and become something useful, like something that can be held in one's hand.
The lyrics also convey a greater message about understanding the constant tide of battle and finding one's way within this struggle. The music that is created by sea and stone, moon and stars and sun symbolizes the interconnectedness of all things, including the struggle between opposing forces. While the sea and land may seem like two completely different entities, they are part of the same whole, and the melody that is created by their battle is a symbol of their unity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wave on Rock" are a beautiful and poetic representation of the struggle and harmony that exists between opposing forces, as well as the interconnectedness of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Down where wave on rock is breaking,
Amidst the crashing waves on the rocky shore,
Melodies are blending
Different types of sounds mix together,
Everything from summer song
Songs that remind us of summer and warmth,
To symphonies contending.
Even the sound of the ocean and rocks sound like a symphony competing for attention.
The jagged rocks must fall away,
The rough edges of life's obstacles will eventually become smaller and softer.
All broken into sand,
Like time, the difficult moments in life eventually pass.
But also there are smaller stones
Among the big rocks are smaller, gentler ones to find comfort in.
To cradle in your hand.
Small moments of peace can be found within the chaos of life.
Down where wave on rock is breaking,
The place where land and sea meet is always shifting, much like life.
The earth in constant motion
The planet and our lives are never still.
On the shoreline's narrow strip
Where land meets sea, we find a small space in which to navigate.
The ever-flowing ocean.
The sea is always in flux like the ebbs and flows of life.
We can always find our way,
No matter how lost we feel, there is always a path to follow.
If we understand
By seeking to understand our experience in terms of the larger cycles of life.
The constant tide of battle rage
The struggle between opposing forces like the sea and land never ceases.
Between the sea and land.
Life is an endless dance between opposing forces.
Down where wave on rock is breaking,
At the shoreline, the push and pull of life and death is most apparent.
In the slanting moolight,
Under the soft light of the moon, everything looks different at night.
Sails that shine like silver
The boats out at sea reflecting the moonlight inspire awe.
Moving through the quiet midnight.
Even the roar of the waves from the day is at rest for now.
Never-ending ebb and flow
The constant movement of the ocean is a reminder of the ceaseless motion of life.
With new tales being spun.
New stories and experiences are always being formed.
The music between sea and stone
The combination of the sounds of natural elements is like music.
And moon and stars and sun.
The celestial objects are part of the rhythm of nature as well.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anonymous
on Hvis du kommer tebake igjen
Hvis Du Kommer Tebake Igjen - Kari Bremnes - Lyrics
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
vil du komme som venn?
Vil du komme som dommer og Gud
eller komme som barn igjen?
Vil du komme på sykkel
så kjortelen står etter dæ som et seil
Vil du komme te han som e fremme forlengst
eller ho som går feil
hvis du kommer igjen?
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
vil du gå tel ei dør
der det står president eller pave,
imam eller sjefsredaktør?
Vil du heller gå inn tel en prostituert
eller heroinist
går du utenom status og penga og makt
som da du va her sist
hvis du kommer igjen?
hvis du kommer igjen?
Musical Interlude
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
hvis du kommer hit nu
ka du sir om den krigen som går
om den einaste riktige tru?
Vil du komme te alle med fred
eller bare de utvalgte få?
Trur du ennu tilgivelse sju ganga søtti e veien å gå
hvis du kommer igjen?
hvis du kommer igjen?
Anonymous
on En rød for alt det søte
En Rod For Alt Det Sote - Kari Bremnes - Lyrics
Så lenge va æ borte fra det enkle
fra det med smak av nu
Og lukt av her
Så uten berøring med dagen
Så avkledd
I fulle klær
Så lenge skulle æ reise
uten å vite korhen
Så lenge med ukjent følge
fiende eller venn
Nu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
Så lenge va æ åpen for det svære
for det med støt av savn
Og stikk av sorg
For melankolien i latter
for stillhet
På fulle torg
Så lenge skulle æ reise
uten å vite korhen
Så lenge med ukjent følge
fiende eller venn
Bu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
Nu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
en blå for et nymalt bord
en kvit for barmhjertige ord
en blank for at du va her
en rosa for gropen i småpikeknær
en grønn for en liten gutt
en ultramarin når en reise tar slutt
en gul en for alt vi skal møte
en rød for alt det søte