Ship Song
Lissie Lyrics
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and burn your bridges down
we make a little history, baby
everytime you come around
come lose your dogs upon me
and let your hair hang down
you are a little mystery to me
everytime you come around
We talk about it all night long
we define our moral ground
but when i crawl into your arms
everything, it comes tumbling down
come sail your ships around me
and burn your bridges down
we make a little history, baby
everytime you come around
your face is falling sad now
before you know the time is now
when i must remove your wings
and you, you must learn to fly
Sail your ships around me
and burn your brudges down
we make a little history, baby
everytime you come around
come lose your dogs upon me
and let your hair hang down
you are a little mystery to me
everytime you come around
come sail your ships around me
and burn your bridges down
we make a little history, baby
everytime you come around
come lose your dogs upon me
and let your hair hang down
and you are a little mystery to me
everytime you come around
you come around
you come around
you come around
sail your ships...
The lyrics of Lissie's song "Ship Song" are about being drawn into a mysterious and intense relationship. The singer addresses their lover, asking them to bring their ships around and burn their bridges down, indicating a willingness to fully dive into this relationship without any hesitation or obstacles. The line "we make a little history, baby, everytime you come around" suggests that each time they see each other, something significant and memorable happens. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the importance and impact of their connection.
The second verse delves into the complexities of their relationship, highlighting the struggle to define their "moral ground." Despite these challenges, when the singer is with their lover, everything else fades away and "comes tumbling down." The final lines of the song emphasize the growth and transformation that can come from being in such an intense partnership. The lover's wings must be removed so that they can learn to fly, suggesting that this relationship is pushing them both to become their best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Come sail your ships around me
I want you to come close to me and surround me with your presence
and burn your bridges down
Let go of everything from the past and start anew
we make a little history, baby
Our connection is unique and special, and every time we're together, we create something meaningful
everytime you come around
My feelings for you are consistently strong and enduring
come lose your dogs upon me
Let go of your guard and let me in fully
and let your hair hang down
Relax and be yourself completely
you are a little mystery to me
There's something intriguing and elusive about you that I'm drawn to
We talk about it all night long
We analyze and discuss everything that's between us
we define our moral ground
We establish our values and principles in relation to each other
but when I crawl into your arms
When I'm with you, everything else fades away and I feel safe and secure
everything, it comes tumbling down
All my doubts and fears disappear, and I feel vulnerable but also free
your face is falling sad now
I can see that you're struggling and feeling defeated
before you know the time is now
Don't wait any longer, seize the moment and take action
when I must remove your wings
I have to take away your ability to hide from your problems and force you to face them
and you, you must learn to fly
You need to find the strength within yourself to overcome your obstacles and succeed
and you are a little mystery to me
There's still so much I don't know about you, but I'm excited to discover more
you come around
You keep returning to me, even when things get difficult
sail your ships...
Continue to explore and journey through life, always striving for something more
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.