Sand
Lisa Germano/Op8 Lyrics
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My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
Oh sir, my fire is very small
It will not warm thy heart at all
But thee may take me by the hand
Young woman, share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
Wandering, call me sand
At night when stars light up my sky
Oh sir, i dream my fire is high
Oh, taste these lips sir if you can
Wandering man, i'll call thee sand
Oh sir, my fire is burning high
If thee should stop sir, i would die
The shooting star has crossed my land
Wandering man, she whispered... Sand (sand)
Young woman shared her fire with me
Now warms herself with memories
I was a stranger in her land
A wandering man, she called me sand
He was a stranger in my land
A wandering man
She called me
Sand
The song "Sand" by Lisa Germano/Op8 is a poignant and touching ballad that speaks of a longing for companionship and warmth in the midst of feeling lost and alone. The singer in the song, a wandering man, seeks consolation from a young woman who appears to be a complete stranger. He describes his heart as being cold and his soul as being free, indicating a sense of aimlessness and detachment from the world around him. He implores the young woman to share her fire with him, to warm him and offer him comfort, but she is hesitant in her response, describing her fire as being small and ineffective. Despite this, she extends a hand of kindness to the wandering man, seeming to recognize his need for human connection. As the two speak, the woman admits to dreaming of a fire burning brightly within her, a fire that the wandering man might be able to ignite with his touch.
The theme of loneliness and the search for connection is central to this song. The wandering man is lost and unsure of his place in the world. He seeks comfort in the young woman's warmth, but it is unclear whether he finds it or not. The woman, too, seems to be searching for something in the wandering man, perhaps a kind of validation or understanding. Their interaction is tentative, but there is a sense of hopefulness in the final lines of the song. The two exchange names, and the woman repeats the word "Sand" as if to suggest that this simple connection may be all they need to anchor them in a world that is often overwhelming and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Young woman, share your fire with me
Asking for comfort and connection
My heart is cold, my soul is free
Feeling lost and disconnected
I am a stranger in your land
Feeling out of place and unfamiliar
A wandering man, call me sand
Feeling aimless and undefined
Oh sir, my fire is very small
Feeling inadequate and incapable
It will not warm thy heart at all
Unable to provide the needed warmth and comfort
But thee may take me by the hand
Offering what little support can be given
Hold me, and i'll call thee sand
Seeking connection and reciprocation
At night when stars light up my sky
Reflecting on moments of stillness and awe
Oh sir, i dream my fire is high
Imagining a brighter future
Oh, taste these lips sir if you can
Offering intimacy and vulnerability
Wandering man, i'll call thee sand
Embracing the aimlessness and uncertainty of life
Oh sir, my fire is burning high
Feeling more capable and powerful
If thee should stop sir, i would die
Dependent on the other for survival and thriving
The shooting star has crossed my land
Feeling connected to the beauty and grandeur of the universe
Wandering man, she whispered... Sand (sand)
Finding identity and belonging in the uncertain and transitory nature of existence
Young woman shared her fire with me
Receiving warmth and comfort
Now warms herself with memories
Reminiscing about the moments of connection and intimacy
I was a stranger in her land
Acknowledging the difference and distance between the two
A wandering man, she called me sand
Finding an identity in the fluid and changing nature of life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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@corinabock
Lisa ist sowas von beeindruckend! Und mit Howe zusammen sowas von genial.
@lifeiscomplicated1
This is an another masterpiece which is underrated.
@thelyran
Three of my favourite female singers,Tess Parks,Mazzy Star and Lisa Germano.I bought Happiness the week it come out and still play it twenty years later.But I love Geek The Girl,it was an emotional nightmare.Beautiful when she was young,but so tragic.
@AnnePannes
This song is soooo cool! I love it <3
@BIgBass255
Haunting yet brutal.
@misac240
いいなあ!
最高!
HOW NICE!
@shinepat07
What a gorgeous and talented woman
@snieni
Great👍👍👍
@derrickpenney4937
This is an awesome update of the Lee Hazlewood (and Nancy Sinatra) classic!
@reuireuiop0
Yep, Lisa & Howe instead.
Plus, interesting role play :)