Whitecaps
Lemonade Lyrics


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I’ve no opinion on these matters
But I’ll just listen to you speak
I would listen to you breathing
It could help me fall asleep

I used to drive along the ocean
I drove along the cliffs at night
Sometimes the fog would nearly blind me
Everything washed out in white
All the fog in my headlights

And there was somewhere I went often
When I needed some relief
Along the revel of the ocean
Water crashing below me
I locked the door to your apartment
With a copy of your key





Breath on me
Beside me

Overall Meaning

The lines of Lemonade's song Whitecaps are a vivid portrayal of several emotions ranging from confusion, love, longing, and the feeling of being lost or trapped at times. The lyrics of the song bear layers of complexity and are open to interpretation. The singer expresses her willingness to listen intently without forming opinions on things she doesn't understand. Rather than offering an unnecessary opinion, she would instead listen to her lover speak, even if it's just regular breathing, which can be comforting enough to help her sleep.


The second verse builds an image of driving along the coast, where the singer describes the experience of driving during the night when the fog almost blinds her. The fog creates an effect that causes everything to lose its color, almost, as she puts it, "washed out in white." It's a beautiful metaphor that captures the feeling of being lost and not knowing where to turn. In the chorus, the singer reflects on a particular place she often visits by the ocean, where the water crashes beneath her, providing a moment of relief.


The next line -- "I locked the door to your apartment with a copy of your key" -- is an enigmatic one. It raises several questions, such as whether this is a gesture of love where the singer wants to ensure her lover thinks of her every time they enter or exit their apartment, or is it a sign of possessiveness? Regardless, the listener can sense through the lyricism that the song is talking about a deeply personal experience, making it relatable and authentic to anyone who has loved, lost, or is seeking love.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve no opinion on these matters
I may not have a stance on these issues, but I'm willing to listen to your perspective


But I’ll just listen to you speak
I'll let you do the talking and express your thoughts and feelings.


I would listen to you breathing
Even the sound of your breath could be soothing to me, and help me drift off to sleep.


It could help me fall asleep
Simply listening to the sound of your breathing could be enough to calm me down and help me doze off.


I used to drive along the ocean
At one point in my life, I used to take regular drives along the coastline


I drove along the cliffs at night
I would specifically drive along the rocky cliffs during the nighttime hours.


Sometimes the fog would nearly blind me
During these night drives, the fog could get so thick that I could barely see.


Everything washed out in white
The dense fog would cause everything in my line of sight to appear white.


All the fog in my headlights
The beams from my headlights would reflect and refract in the fog, making it even harder to navigate my way.


And there was somewhere I went often
However, I had a specific spot that I would often go to to get away from it all.


When I needed some relief
I would make my way to this secluded spot when I needed to escape from the busyness of life.


Along the revel of the ocean
This spot was located near the shoreline, where I would be surrounded by the sound of crashing waves.


Water crashing below me
I would sit and look out at the ocean, watching the waves crash against the rocks below me.


I locked the door to your apartment
There was a time when I had access to your living space.


With a copy of your key
I had a copy of your house key, which gave me access whenever I needed it.


Breath on me
I crave your physical presence.


Beside me
I long for your companionship.




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Comments from YouTube:

TheSpecialist303

Great Track - like the 80s vibe & the beat is fantastic!

Blackbird

these lyrics...i love them.

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