Olas
Makari Lyrics

The lyrics to Makari's song "Olas" seem to explore the inescapable nature of our past relationships and how they continue to haunt us even after they've ended. The opening lines, "I won't make it off either coast. Backs bend, bows break. Because we hunt each other. I can't shake off your summer ghost. Shapes bend, seas ache. Because we haunt each other," suggest a sense of hopelessness and entrapment. The singer feels trapped by the memory of this past relationship, unable to escape its "haunting" presence.

The next lines, "In a former life we were tied to each other by the string of a kite. We can't take flight tied to a beached whale," further emphasize this sense of being trapped. The image of a kite tied to a beached whale emphasizes the futility of trying to move forward while still tied to something that is no longer living or useful. The line "I can't say what I'll miss the most. Headwinds, or crow's beak, filling a wide-eyed summer," suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty about what the singer will miss about the relationship. It's as if they are trying to find a reason to hold onto it even though they know they need to let go.

Overall, the lyrics to "Olas" seem to encapsulate the complicated feelings that can arise when trying to move on from a relationship. The sense of being haunted by the past and feeling trapped can be overwhelming, but the song suggests that ultimately we need to find a way to let go so that we can move forward and find a sense of peace.