Coralline
Keluar Lyrics


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This salt-sick rest is over,
lay crushed on the rusted stones.
The sand has all been swallowed,
it's wrapped in the undertow.

The bay is only shallow enough to repeat
this game of wound and follow
to the edge of the sea.

Colour me insane, I'll take you where
the coast divides the sorrow.
This is my terrain,
I'll take you there to show you
on what the suffering depends.

Bellicose spray
cuts right through me,
birds fall half-dead,
clouds are rolling




into the shore.
I saw it all.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Coralline" by Keluar, the singer begins by describing a feeling of restlessness that has come to an end. The opening line, "This salt-sick rest is over," implies that the singer has been feeling unwell or unsatisfied, perhaps due to a lack of purpose or direction in life. The following line, "lay crushed on the rusted stones," creates an image of someone lying on the ground, defeated and worn out. The next two lines seem to reference the ocean, with the sand being "swallowed" by the undertow. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which uses water-related imagery to express the singer's feelings of desolation and loss.


The second verse of the song continues with descriptions of the ocean, with the bay being "only shallow enough to repeat" the cycle of pain and suffering. The line "colour me insane" suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed or out of control, and is willing to take extreme measures to escape their current circumstances. The reference to "the coast divides the sorrow" further emphasizes the idea that the ocean is a place of both beauty and danger, and that it can be a source of comfort or despair depending on one's state of mind. Finally, the singer asserts that they will show their companion "on what the suffering depends," suggesting that they believe there is a deeper meaning or purpose to their struggles.


Overall, "Coralline" is a haunting and poetic exploration of human emotions and the natural world. The lyrics use evocative imagery to convey a sense of longing and existential angst, while the music reinforces these themes with its eerie soundscapes and ethereal vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

This salt-sick rest is over,
The period of being unproductive and stagnant is over and it's time to move on.


lay crushed on the rusted stones.
Feeling defeated and worn out due to difficult circumstances.


The sand has all been swallowed,
The place has changed and everything that was once familiar is no longer there.


it's wrapped in the undertow.
The waves have taken it all away and it's impossible to get it back.


The bay is only shallow enough to repeat
The situation is not deep enough to bring about any real change and progress.


this game of wound and follow
People keep making the same mistakes and hurting each other, unable to break free from the cycle.


to the edge of the sea.
The problem keeps repeating itself without any sign of consequences or resolution.


Colour me insane, I'll take you where
Even though it seems crazy, I will lead you to the place where the problem lies.


the coast divides the sorrow.
The pain and suffering are separated by this physical boundary.


This is my terrain,
I am familiar with this place and know how to navigate it.


I'll take you there to show you
I will guide you to this place so that you can experience it firsthand.


on what the suffering depends.
I will show you the root cause of the problem that is causing the pain and hardship.


Bellicose spray
The violent and aggressive waves


cuts right through me,
The power of nature is so overwhelming that it affects me directly.


birds fall half-dead,
The wildlife is also being affected by the harsh conditions.


clouds are rolling
The weather is changing unpredictably and erratically.


into the shore.
The natural elements are colliding and causing chaos.


I saw it all.
Despite the chaos and destruction, I am fully aware of what is happening and remain vigilant.




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