Wash Away
Matt Costa Lyrics


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Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Float down stream, catch your wings
Heavens high, so you fly
Catch your dreams in the sky

But the glaciers have frozen your feet
I can't wait for eternity
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe we'll catch up someday
Maybe well catch up someday

Sun sinks out of view
Stars they shine changing hue

But bright lights have blinded your sights
They can't adjust when day turns to night
And so you watched me wash away
But maybe well catch up someday

The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
But maybe we'll come back someday
Maybe we'll come back someday

Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Float down stream, catch your wings

The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
Maybe well come back someday

The castles we built were so tall
They only left us further to fall
And still I see them far away
As I watch them wash away
Wash away...
Wash away...




Wash away...
Wash away...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Matt Costa's song 'Wash Away' use the metaphor of streams, rivers, and water to convey a message about the fleeting nature of dreams, the passage of time, and the inevitably of change. The first verse encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and reach for the sky, but also acknowledges that sometimes our dreams get frozen or hindered by the obstacles we encounter along the way. The second verse juxtaposes the beauty of nightfall with the harsh glare of artificial lights and suggests that sometimes we can lose sight of our dreams when we get caught up in the distractions of modern life. The third verse reflects on the impermanence of even the grandest of human achievements, like castles, which can crumble and leave us with nothing but memories.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Maybe we'll catch up someday" several times, implying a hopeful but uncertain optimism that someday we will be able to find and reconnect with our dreams, despite the way time and change may wash them away. The repetition of the phrase "Wash away" at the end of the song reinforces this theme of impermanence and movement, suggesting that even as our dreams may wash away, we have the power to keep moving forward and embracing whatever new opportunities and challenges come our way.


Overall, 'Wash Away' is a reflective and uplifting song that encourages listeners to keep dreaming, even when faced with obstacles and distractions, and to embrace the changes of life with hope and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

Float down stream, rivers of dreams
Let yourself go with the flow and explore distant possibilities.


Float down stream, catch your wings
Allow yourself to soar high and chase your desires.


Heavens high, so you fly
The sky's the limit - go out and pursue your aspirations.


Catch your dreams in the sky
Make your dreams a reality and let them soar high like the clouds.


But the glaciers have frozen your feet
Life's struggles may hold you back from realizing your true potential.


I can't wait for eternity
Time waits for no one - it's better to seize the moment now than wait indefinitely.


And so you watched me wash away
You may have lost track of me and my whereabouts.


But maybe we'll catch up someday
Maybe we'll cross paths again someday and reminisce about the past.


Sun sinks out of view
The day draws to a close and transitions into night.


Stars they shine changing hue
The stars may twinkle and change color, but they remain constant in the sky.


But bright lights have blinded your sights
Ambition and materialism may cloud your true vision and purpose.


They can't adjust when day turns to night
Sudden changes may disrupt your equilibrium, making it difficult to adapt.


The castles we built were so tall
We dreamed big and aimed high in our pursuits.


They only left us further to fall
Failure and setbacks can be humbling and cause us to reevaluate our goals.


And still I see them far away
Even though our aspirations may be out of reach, we can still see them in the distance.


Maybe we'll come back someday
We may return to our aspirations with renewed hope and vigor.


Wash away...
Let go of past disappointments and start anew.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATTHEW ALBERT COSTA

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