The Sea
Kojote Lyrics


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Impossible illusions
No safe place left to go
These dramatic intrusions
We're falling all the same
Featherlike it's
Surrounding your skin
Second nature
Builds in slow motion
Scratched the surface
Wished upon the floor
Reached its walls now
But missed the door
In the sea
The cargo was a trojan
Horse covered in snow
It's outside looked so trustful
But the inside blew a hole
Featherlike it's
Surrounding your skin
Second nature
Builds in slow motion
Scratched the surface
Wished upon the floor
Reached its walls now
But missed the door
In the sea
And in that dream
I still recall
The warning has been sent so
Many times before
It will be carved for ages
A lesson too hard to learn
Parsing the last transmission
Before it leaves the storm
In the sea
Featherlike it's
Surrounding your skin




Second nature
Builds in slow motion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kojote's song "The Sea" paint a picture of a world filled with impossible illusions and a lack of safe spaces. The dramatic intrusions referred to in the lyrics suggest that there are constant disruptions and challenges that we all face. The imagery of falling all the same portrays a sense of helplessness and vulnerability.


The lines "Featherlike it's surrounding your skin, Second nature builds in slow motion" convey the idea that these illusions and intrusions have become ingrained in our lives, almost unnoticed yet steadily growing stronger. The scratched surface and missed door symbolize missed opportunities or failed attempts to escape from these challenges.


The song takes a metaphorical turn with the mention of a trojan horse covered in snow. The imagery suggests that something seemingly innocent and trustworthy on the outside can actually be destructive on the inside. This serves as a cautionary tale, warning the listener to be cautious and not be deceived by appearances.


The line "And in that dream, I still recall, the warning has been sent so many times before" indicates that the message being conveyed in the song is not a new one. It's a recurring theme that humanity has failed to learn from throughout history. The lesson referenced in the song is portrayed as being too difficult to learn, as it will be carved for ages.


Overall, "The Sea" by Kojote explores themes of illusion, vulnerability, missed opportunities, and the failure to heed warnings. It serves as a reminder to be aware of the deceptions surrounding us and to not repeat the mistakes of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Impossible illusions
Visions that cannot be achieved or attained


No safe place left to go
There is nowhere that can be considered completely secure or protected


These dramatic intrusions
Sudden and intense disruptions or disturbances


We're falling all the same
We are all experiencing a decline or downfall together


Featherlike it's Surrounding your skin
Light and delicate sensations that envelope your body


Second nature
Something that has become instinctual or habitual


Builds in slow motion
Gradually develops or progresses at a leisurely pace


Scratched the surface
Only superficially explored or investigated


Wished upon the floor
Hoped for something, even though it seemed unlikely or impossible


Reached its walls now
Encountered the boundaries or limitations


But missed the door
Failed to find an escape or opportunity


In the sea
Within the vast ocean


The cargo was a trojan
The contents were deceptive or hidden with malicious intent


Horse covered in snow
A guise of innocence or purity concealing danger


It's outside looked so trustful
The external appearance seemed reliable or believable


But the inside blew a hole
The true nature or intentions were revealed with destructive consequences


And in that dream
Within that surreal experience


I still recall
I can vividly remember


The warning has been sent so
There have been numerous messages or advisories communicated


Many times before
Repeatedly in the past


It will be carved for ages
It will be etched into history or remembered for a long time


A lesson too hard to learn
A difficult and painful experience from which wisdom is gained


Parsing the last transmission
Deciphering the final communication


Before it leaves the storm
Prior to departing from the turbulent situation




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hugo Romero, Jonas Klein

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CSI

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Xx halfempty xX

the fact that they're still active after 20 something years is amazing

Lin Manfu 林满福

@OrionStarr Koyote usually make money from events. Everyone in Korea knows their classic songs so they sing them at corporate parties, local festivals, Freshers' weeks etc. But the coronavirus means all such events are cancelled, which is a total disaster for them. So they have had to release more songs than usual.

Zha

@OrionStarr because this is a remake. the original song is by up

qss

뭥미.. 김종민씨 음색 생각보다 너무 좋아서 당황함 본업 자주 해주셔유 신지는 뭐 말할것도없고 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

정세윤

@냥 0000000000000000000000

저둨ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Luke

노래를 듣다보니... 전설의 그룹들이 많이 있지만 그 중에서 코요태의 최대강점은 흩어지지 않고 꾸준히 음악을 해주시는 점인거 같아요.

다들 건강관리 잘하시고 앞으로도 오래오래 좋은 모습 기대하고 응원하겠습니다!!!

Totolike

One of the few groups in South Korea who enjoys making music, reason why they're still here after 20 years.

Devi Indri

True and they are mix gender group ,and without scandals

완소심남

신지 음색이 뭔가 힘 쫙빼고 엄청 담백하게 부른느낌 드는게
이질감 느껴지기도 하면서 발랄해보이고 묘하네영ㅎㅎ

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