Waves
Lele Esposito Lyrics
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My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground
And it feels like.
I can see the sands on the horizon every time
You are not around
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
Wave after wave,
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the strem
Pulling against the star
Pulling against the star
I wish I could make it easy
Nooh, easy to love me, love me
But still I reach, to find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say
I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the star
Pulling against the star.
Lele Esposito's song "Waves" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of a struggle with an overwhelming feeling of loneliness and isolation. The opening lines of the song "My face above the water, my feet can't touch the ground, touch the ground" perfectly encapsulate the feeling of being suspended in mid-air with no support, as if the singer is desperately trying to keep above the fray. Despite being adrift and feeling like they are drowning with no hope of finding solid ground, the singer seems to see a faint glimmer of hope on the horizon- the sands on the horizon- that they focus on, every time the person they long for is not around.
The chorus of the song, "Wave after wave, wave after wave, I'm slowly drifting, drifting away" intensifies the feelings of despair and isolation. Drawing the metaphor of the waves and the pull of the currents, the singer paints a picture of an ongoing battle with the pull of the emotions. The refrain "And it feels like I'm drowning, pulling against the stream, pulling against the star" adds to this metaphor and highlights the struggle of pushing past the crushing emotional stressors.
The song's final segment amplifies the intensity of the emotions and provides a glimpse into the singer's longing for love and support. The refrain "I wish I could make it easy, Nooh, easy to love me, love me, But still I reach, to find a way, I'm stuck here in between" showcases the pain of feeling like one doesn't deserve love or that others would find it hard to love them. In summary, "Waves" is a powerful song that portrays the tumultuous emotional journey of someone seeking support and love in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
My face above the water
I am barely making it through this difficult situation, with only a glimpse of hope to hold onto.
My feet can't touch the ground
I am completely swept off my feet and out of my comfort zone.
Touch the ground
I am struggling to stay grounded and stable amidst the turbulence.
And it feels like.
The emotional weight of the situation is all-consuming and suffocating.
I can see the sands on the horizon every time
I am aware of the distance between myself and what I desire, and it never fades from sight.
You are not around
The source of my happiness and stability is absent, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
I am being pulled further and further away from my destination, unable to control my direction.
Wave after wave,
wave after wave
The challenges keep coming relentlessly, one after another, without any respite or escape.
And it feels like I'm drowning
The overwhelming nature of the situation has left me feeling helpless and suffocated.
Pulling against the stream
I am struggling to go against the current and resist the external forces that are trying to change my path.
Pulling against the star
I am trying to navigate through the darkness, facing a seemingly insurmountable obstacle that is guiding me off course.
I wish I could make it easy
I yearn for simplicity and ease, but the situation is far too complicated.
Nooh, easy to love me, love me
I wish that people could easily understand and empathize with me, even in the midst of my challenges.
But still I reach, to find a way
Despite the difficulties, I refuse to give up and am constantly striving to find a way forward.
I'm stuck here in between
I am caught in a limbo, unable to move forward or retreat back.
I'm looking for the right words to say
I am struggling to communicate my feelings and situation to others in a way that they can understand and empathize.
I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
I am continuing to be pulled away from my desired destination, with no end in sight.
And feels like I'm drowning
The overwhelming nature of the situation has left me feeling like I am suffocating and losing hope.
Pulling against the stream
I am working against the flow, trying to find strength to push back and change my path.
Pulling against the star.
I am facing an obstacle that is beyond my control and is hindering my attempts to navigate through the challenges before me.
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.