Waves
Luna Shadows Lyrics


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nothing wrong with going off in a daydream,
in a daydream
nothing broken in a hopeless sky.
never wonder, just go under and set free
can you set free
all the hope that you can't hold inside?

it's safe to say that i'm...

swimming in a deep devotion
didn't heed the warning signs
threw the flares into the ocean
gave them to the waves this time

new horizon, let us lie in a daydream
in a daydream
on your dark side, there's a holy light
when it's over, pull it closer and set free
can you set free
all the hope that you can't hold inside?

it fades away and i'm...

swimming in a deep devotion
didn't heed the warning signs




threw the flares into the ocean
gave them to the waves this time

Overall Meaning

The intro of Luna Shadows's song "Waves" introduces us to the concept of escapism, a common theme in modern music that highlights the desire to escape from the pressures of everyday life. The opening line, "nothing wrong with going off in a daydream," implies that daydreaming is a healthy and necessary form of escape. The following line, "nothing broken in a hopeless sky," suggests that even in moments of despair or hopelessness, there is still beauty to be found by looking up.


The chorus advocates for setting free the hope that we cannot contain inside ourselves. This line suggests that holding onto hope can be exhausting or even unhealthy, and it is better to release it and allow it to take its own natural course. The verse that follows expands on this desire for escape and release by introducing the idea of swimming in a "deep devotion," and the rejection of "warning signs" that would suggest that such immersion is dangerous or unwise. The metaphor of throwing flares into the ocean and giving them to the waves represents a physical manifestation of this desire to let go of something and watch it drift away.


Overall, "Waves" encourages the listener to embrace escapism and release the hope they cannot contain, even if it means letting it drift away into the ocean. It is a powerful and relatable message for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling with the weight of their own emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

nothing wrong with going off in a daydream,
There is nothing wrong with getting lost in a daydream.


in a daydream
Living in a world of imagination and fantasy.


nothing broken in a hopeless sky.
Even in a bleak, hopeless sky, there is nothing actually broken or destroyed.


never wonder, just go under and set free
Instead of worrying, let yourself free and enjoy the moment.


can you set free
Are you capable of setting yourself free?


all the hope that you can't hold inside?
Are you able to release all the hope that you keep locked up inside?


it's safe to say that i'm...
It is certain that I am...


swimming in a deep devotion
My emotions are so intense that I feel like I am swimming in them.


didn't heed the warning signs
I ignored the signs that warned me of potential problems or danger.


threw the flares into the ocean
I discarded any indications of distress or danger, and let them disappear into the vast ocean.


gave them to the waves this time
I surrendered myself and let the waves carry me away, rather than trying to fight them.


new horizon, let us lie in a daydream
A new and exciting future is waiting for us to enjoy and immerse ourselves in daydreams about it.


on your dark side, there's a holy light
Even in your darkest moments, there is a hope or a saving grace that can shed light on it all.


when it's over, pull it closer and set free
When everything ends, pull yourself together and free yourself from negative emotions.


it fades away and i'm...
Everything disappears and I am...




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