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The Sea
Lily Kershaw Lyrics
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I watched my body as I leave
I can see you but you can't see me
I'm wide awake but you're fast asleep
When the rains come,
Could we be honest?
It's not what we promised
So call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
On the Beaches, free at last
Fires came but never came to pass
I count my blessings like every scar
All reminders of where we are
When the rains come,
Could we be honest?
It's not what we promised
For the end
Call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
The sea wild, awake, and uneasy
Pulling me down to release me
Far from the worries that keep me
Call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
Lily Kershaw's song "The Sea" is an introspective reflection on a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics convey the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, using the metaphor of crashing waves to represent the ups and downs of the relationship. The opening lines, "We were crashing like the sea, I watched my body as I leave," are particularly evocative, suggesting a sense of detachment from the situation. The singer is awake while their partner sleeps, emphasizing their emotional disconnect.
The chorus suggests that despite whatever promises were made, the relationship cannot continue in this current state. The singer knows that they need to be honest, but it is implied that their partner may not be able to handle the truth. Instead, they're offered the choice to either "call it over" or "call it just a night." The contrast between youth and age is also present in this section, positing that with time, they will be able to look back and see that the tumultuous relationship was just a mental construct. The final lines, "The sea was all in our minds," suggest that things may not have been as chaotic or as grand as they seemed.
Kershaw's use of metaphor and poetic language creates a dreamy and introspective atmosphere. The slow, haunting melody adds to the introspective nature of the song. "The Sea" is a poignant reminder that sometimes, love can be intense and overwhelming, but it is important to seek honesty and see things for what they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
We were crashing like the sea
We were colliding and causing chaos like the constantly moving and turbulent sea.
I watched my body as I leave
I observed myself departing or changing from who I was before.
I can see you but you can't see me
I am able to perceive and recognize you, but you are unaware of me.
I'm wide awake but you're fast asleep
I am alert, conscious and aware while you are soundly sleeping and oblivious to what is happening.
When the rains come,
In difficult times or challenges,
Could we be honest?
Are we capable of telling the truth, acknowledging what's real, and being sincere with one another?
It's not what we promised
Things are not going according to how we agreed or expected them to go.
For the end
Leading to the outcome or conclusion.
So call it over
Let's end it or put an end to the situation.
Or call it just a night
Alternatively, we can decide to just let it go as a fleeting and insignificant occurrence.
When we're older
When we have gained more experience and insight in life,
We'll see it was all in our minds
We'll comprehend that everything was in our own perception or imagination and not as significant as we once thought.
On the Beaches, free at last
By the seashore, without any constraints or restrictions at long last.
Fires came but never came to pass
Dangers or obstacles arose, but they never became a reality or prevailed.
I count my blessings like every scar
I am grateful for the positive outcomes and experiences that came out of every difficult or painful event in my life.
All reminders of where we are
Everything that happened in the past serves as a reminder of the present situation we are in.
The sea wild, awake, and uneasy
The sea is rough and unpredictable, causing unrest and concern.
Pulling me down to release me
Dragging me down, only to let me go free and unburdened.
Far from the worries that keep me
Distant from the concerns that bother me and cause anxiety.
The sea was all in our minds
The chaos, turbulence, risks, and dangers of the sea were metaphors for the difficulties and challenges we faced, which were mostly imagined or exaggerated in our minds.
Writer(s): Lily Kershaw
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics💙
We were crashing like the sea
I watched my body as I leave
I can see you but you can't see me
I'm wide awake but you're fast asleep
When the rains come,
Could we be honest?
It's not what we promised
For the end
So call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
On the Beaches, free at last
Fires came but never came to pass
I count my blessings like every scar
All reminders of where we are
When the rains come,
Could we be honest?
It's not what we promised
For the end
Call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
The sea wild, awake, and uneasy
Pulling me down to release me
Far from the worries that keep me
Call it over
Or call it just a night
When we're older
We'll see it was all in our minds
The sea was all in our minds
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How does this not have millions of views?
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I know!!! It's fabulous!!!
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It’s best if it stays for the elite listeners who have unique taste.
@littlemrpinkness295
Her music is sooo relaxing.
@xBenQCatx
Only 10 seconds in and I already love it..
@juzzy00
Another fabulous song by Lily❤️
@takinn9462
You are brilliant!!!
@1Winoh
at least half a million, come on people !
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That’s music deep in my mind
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@NordicWildSoul
Hidden gem... enchantingly beautiful