Snail
Louie Short Lyrics
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In like ten days
But I still see your shiny face
I hope the sun comes out
Of its hiding place
Like a snail in the rain
To the park and at night
Our skin will be warm still
You might like to walk
But If the sky was blue
Would you still be grey?
Would we stay in anyway
Would the tears still come
To wash you far away
Like a snail in the rain
But you’ll be alright
In the dark of the night
My skin will be warm still
You might like to talk
In the new good world
We can shout our names
They might echo back the same
Or they might bring the boot
That squishes out our brains
Like a snail in the rain
Louie Short's song 'Snail in the Rain' is a melancholic, yet romantic song about the yearning for the sun and the longing for the presence of someone special. The opening line of the song "I haven’t seen the sun in like ten days, but I still see your shiny face" sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer is feeling down and has not seen the sun for quite some time, but even in this gloomy state, the thought of the person they love brings them solace. The line "Like a snail in the rain" is a beautiful metaphor for the sun being hidden away and unable to make an appearance, but the hope that it will come back out soon.
The singer longs to be with their lover and do things together that are associated with sunny days, like biking to the park and having warm skin at night. The lyrics "But If the sky was blue, would you still be grey? Would we stay in anyway?" show the singer's doubts about whether their love interest would still remain gloomy even on a sunny day. The line "The tears still come to wash you far away like a snail in the rain" suggests that despite the efforts to stay hopeful, sadness persists and can wash away even the strongest of feelings.
The last verse is somewhat dark, talking about the potential threats from the world even if things go well between the two lovers. The phrase "Or they might bring the boot that squishes out our brains like a snail in the rain" is a poetic way of saying that things could go terribly wrong in a world that can sometimes be cruel.
Overall, the song is a beautiful description of the struggles of love and hope in a world that can be unpredictable and challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven’t seen the sun
It has been a long time since I felt happy and positive
In like ten days
It has been around ten days
But I still see your shiny face
Your positive and happy attitude helps me keep going
I hope the sun comes out
I wish to feel happy and positive again
Of its hiding place
From behind the clouds or other obstacles that prevent it from shining
Like a snail in the rain
Slowly but surely - the sun will eventually come out
Cause then we can bike
If the sun comes out, we can do some outdoor activities
To the park and at night
To enjoy the beauty of nature even after the sun sets
Our skin will be warm still
Despite the night chill, our hearts will be warmed by each other's company
You might like to walk
You prefer walking over biking, but we can still enjoy being together
But If the sky was blue
If the environment were better, would you feel better?
Would you still be grey?
Would you still feel sad and dreary?
Would we stay in anyway
Would we still refuse to go outside and enjoy life even if there were no more obstacles?
Would the tears still come
Would the sad emotions still linger?
To wash you far away
Would the negative feelings still overpower and isolate oneself?
In the dark of the night
When things seem to be at their worst
My skin will be warm still
I will always be here to provide comfort and support even in the darkest periods of life
You might like to talk
I am here to listen to your emotions and struggles, and we can work through them together
In the new good world
In a future where things are better
We can shout our names
We can proudly proclaim our identity and individuality
They might echo back the same
Others might recognize and appreciate our worth and value
Or they might bring the boot
Others might try to crush and bring us down
That squishes out our brains
Others might try to silence and invalidate our thoughts and opinions
Like a snail in the rain
But even in the midst of negativity, we can still persevere and overcome
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Louie Short, Louis D. Short
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