Sanctuary
Lucy Saunders Lyrics

The opening lines of Lucy Saunders's song Sanctuary have a poetic quality that speaks to the human longing for connection and belonging. The spaces where we long to be refer to the emotional landscape of our lives where we seek to connect with others, to find meaning and purpose in our existence. This is not limited to physical spaces, but also includes the spaces within ourselves, where we seek to understand who we are and what we want from life.

The next line, "Beyond together and alone" speaks to the paradox of human experience. We are social creatures, we crave connection with others, yet we also require solitude and the ability to be alone with our thoughts. Similarly, the following line "And at the edge where you fade into me" speaks to the intimacy of relationships, where boundaries between individuals blur and we become intertwined with the people we love.

Finally, the chorus, "We find the shelter we call home" suggests that, within the context of human relationships, we find a sense of belonging and a refuge from the storms of life. The song offers an optimistic portrayal of the power of human connection to heal and sustain us, even during difficult times.