Love Letters In The Sand
Margo Smith Lyrics
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We passed the time away
Writing love letters in the sand
How you laughed when I cried
Each time I saw the tide
Take our love letters from the sand
You made a vow that you would ever be true
But somehow that vow meant nothing to you
Now my broken heart aches
With every wave that breaks
Over love letters in the sand
Now my broken heart aches
With every wave that breaks
Over love letters in the sand
The song Love Letters in the Sand by Margo Smith is a beautiful ballad about lost love and the memories that remain. The verses describe a happy moment that two lovers spent together, writing love letters in the sand on a beautiful day. However, as each wave came and washed away their words, the woman cried as the man laughed, ignorant of the fact that she was hurt. The chorus emphasizes the broken promise of loyalty that the man made, showing that his words were not as strong as he thought they were. The final lines in each verse illustrate the lingering pain that the woman feels, as she watches the waves erode their love letters, and her heart still aches every time she hears the ocean break on the shore.
In this song, Margo Smith suggests that love is fleeting, and vows can easily be broken. This notion is timeless and relatable to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak. The imagery of love letters in the sand being washed away by the tide is a powerful metaphor for the transience of love.
Line by Line Meaning
On a day like today
This particular day has nothing more significant or momentous than any other day we've experienced.
We passed the time away
Our time together was mostly unremarkable and we just kept ourselves occupied.
Writing love letters in the sand
We wrote down some romantic things, but they were easily erasable and left no lasting mark.
How you laughed when I cried
You found it amusing whenever I expressed my emotions or showed vulnerability.
Each time I saw the tide
Every time the water came closer to our written love letters, it was a reminder that our love was fleeting and temporary.
Take our love letters from the sand
The ocean waves had the power to wash away our words and symbols of love without any resistance.
You made a vow that you would ever be true
You promised to stay loyal and devoted to our relationship forever.
But somehow that vow meant nothing to you
Unfortunately, you did not keep your promise and our relationship suffered as a result.
Now my broken heart aches
My emotions and feelings have been greatly hurt and damaged.
With every wave that breaks
The waves symbolize how my sorrow and pain are unrelenting and constantly crashing down on me.
Over love letters in the sand
Even though our love letters are now gone, the memories of our failed love story still haunt me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK A KENNY, J FRED COOTS, CHARLES F KENNY
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