The Sea
Leo Meconi Lyrics
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Walking down the boardwalk
On a stormy dark night
Waves crashin' and rain fallin' down
Looking at the horizon line
With my father and my new guitar
Talking about life
That makes him young again
With all of my dreams
In a notch on my new guitar
And when I raise my head
Only to see the seagulls
With the fisherman behind us
In a stormy sea
Coming at the end of a hard day
And my thoughts are all the same
Because life is like a game
It's fun but painful sometimes
But now we're staying here
Only listening to the sound of the sea
I'm sitting back in my father's car
Watching the full moon in the sky
Looking for inspiration to write a new song
The best song that maybe I'll never find
There's an old guitar at the side of the road
And it's like all my dreams
They're waiting for someone to save them
And now someone is coming
With all of my dreams
In a notch on my new guitar
And when I raise my head
Only to see the seagulls
With the fisherman behind us
In a stormy sea
Coming at the end of a hard day
And my thoughts are all the same
Because life is like a game
It's fun but painful sometimes
But now we're staying here
Only listening to the sound of the sea
The lyrics of Leo Meconi's song "The Sea" paint a vivid picture of a stormy night by the sea, where the singer finds solace and inspiration. The first verse describes the setting of the boardwalk, with waves crashing and rain falling. The singer is accompanied by their father and a new guitar, engaging in conversations about life and singing songs that remind the father of his youth. This suggests a strong bond between the singer and their father, as well as a connection through music.
The chorus reveals the singer's dreams and aspirations, symbolized by a notch on their new guitar. Raising their head, they see seagulls, which could represent the freedom and possibility that comes with pursuing one's dreams. The presence of the fisherman in the stormy sea further reflects the challenges and hardships that life can bring. The repetition of the line "Because life is like a game, it's fun but painful sometimes" hints at the unpredictable nature of life, where joy and pain exist simultaneously.
In the second verse, the singer sits in their father's car, watching the full moon in the sky. They seek inspiration to write a new, meaningful song, one that could encapsulate their dreams. The mention of an old guitar by the side of the road represents neglected dreams waiting to be rescued. The idea that someone is finally coming suggests a glimmer of hope and the possibility of achieving those dreams.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the significance of the singer's dreams and the symbolism of the seagulls. The fisherman, representing the struggles faced in life, remains present in the stormy sea. However, in this moment, the singer finds solace in simply listening to the sound of the sea, as if finding temporary peace amidst the chaos.
In summary, "The Sea" is a reflective song that explores themes of family, dreams, and the ups and downs of life. The stormy setting and the presence of the sea and seagulls symbolize the unpredictability and freedom that accompany pursuing one's dreams. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, inspiration, and the acceptance of life's challenges, ultimately finding solace in the simple beauty of the sea's sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking down the boardwalk
Strolling along the wooden pathway by the beach
On a stormy dark night
During a turbulent and gloomy evening
Waves crashin' and rain fallin' down
The waves violently colliding and the rain pouring heavily
Looking at the horizon line
Gazing at the distant boundary between the sky and the sea
With my father and my new guitar
Accompanied by my dad and my recently acquired guitar
Talking about life
Engaging in conversations about existence
Singin' a song
Joyfully performing a musical piece
That makes him young again
Eliciting feelings of youthfulness in him
With all of my dreams
Having all of my aspirations and desires
In a notch on my new guitar
Symbolically engraved on the guitar I recently obtained
And when I raise my head
When I lift my gaze upwards
Only to see the seagulls
Merely observing the birds known as seagulls
With the fisherman behind us
Accompanied by the fisherman following us
In a stormy sea
Navigating through rough waters
Coming at the end of a hard day
Arriving after a tiring day
And my thoughts are all the same
And my contemplations remain unchanged
Because life is like a game
For life resembles a playful competition
It's fun but painful sometimes
It provides amusement but can also be distressing at times
But now we're staying here
Yet now we are choosing to remain in this place
Only listening to the sound of the sea
Exclusively immersing ourselves in the melodic waves of the ocean
I'm sitting back in my father's car
Relaxing in the comfort of my dad's car
Watching the full moon in the sky
Observing the complete lunar orb in the heavens
Looking for inspiration to write a new song
Seeking motivation to compose a fresh musical piece
The best song that maybe I'll never find
The finest composition that perhaps I may never discover
There's an old guitar at the side of the road
An aged guitar placed alongside the pathway
And it's like all my dreams
And it resembles all of my aspirations
They're waiting for someone to save them
They are anticipating someone to rescue them
And now someone is coming
And now, an individual is approaching
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leo Meconi
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