The Sea
Matt Sorum's Fierce Joy Lyrics
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Now i'm lost in the undertow
Let the water wash away my
Shame
As the sea call out my name
Waves break upon my lonely soul
They bring me to the heart of gold
To be at one with the sea
And the music here is so good
I'd live with Orcas if I could
They all sing like Billy Holiday
To make all the bad things go away
Into the arms of eternity
Where everything is happy and free
I can't wait to meet you there
As I dive into the sea
Can't wait to meet you there
As I dive into the sea
These lyrics are about being consumed by the power of the sea and surrendering to its embrace. The singer is acknowledging that they have been caught in the undertow and are unable to escape, so they accept their fate and allow the water to wash away their shame. They feel a connection to the sea, with it even seeming to call out their name. As they are pulled further out into the water, the waves crash upon their soul, leading them towards a place of enlightenment and inner peace. They find solace on a raft, where they discover the beauty of being one with the sea. The singer is enamored by the music of the sea, comparing it to the angelic voice of Billy Holiday. They long to be free from their struggles, and into the arms of eternity, where everything is happy and free. The chorus emphasizes the joy the singer hopes to find in death, as they look forward to meeting their loved ones in the afterlife, where they can dive into the sea and exist in a state of pure bliss.
Overall, this song is about surrendering to the power of the sea and finding liberation through death. It speaks to the transcendent power of water, which can both heal and destroy. The lyrics show a sense of longing for a spiritual release from the struggles of earthly existence.
Line by Line Meaning
The tide won't let me go
I am trapped in the ocean's currents and cannot escape
Now I'm lost in the undertow
I am being pulled deeper into the sea and feel helpless
Let the water wash away my shame
I want to be cleansed of all guilt and mistakes by the sea's cleansing power
As the sea calls out my name
I feel a deep connection to the ocean and its force beckons me to explore more
Waves break upon my lonely soul
The rough waves soothe my lonely heart with their fierce majesty
They bring me to the heart of gold
The power of the sea's waves lead me to a beautiful treasure- a golden purity
I find a raft where it teaches me
I discovered a makeshift vessel that teaches me how to conquer the sea's tumultuous waters
To be at one with the sea
I become unified with the sea's power and become a part of its ecosystem
And the music here is so good
The sound of the ocean's waves resonate like beautiful melodies in my heart
I'd live with Orcas if I could
I would gladly make the sea my permanent home and live in peace with the mighty Orcas
They all sing like Billy Holiday
The sounds of the Orcas' singing are pure and lovely like the songs of the legend Billy Holiday
To make all the bad things go away
The songs of the Orcas have a healing power and help make all my troubles vanish
Into the arms of eternity
The sea's embrace brings me close to the divine and everlasting
Where everything is happy and free
The end of my journey into the sea brings about a state of joy and liberation
I can't wait to meet you there
I anticipate the reunion with the sea and all its wonders
As I dive into the sea
I take a leap of faith into the depths of the ocean and immerse myself in its beauty and wonder
Can't wait to meet you there
I am eager to reach the sea's eternal embrace
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlos Andres Ferreyra
Escuché dos temas tuyos y me encanta el estilo de tu música... muy alejado a los guns... es muy respetable que hagas algo diferente... cada uno buscó su estilo... lo tuyo está muy bueno, loco!!!
Virpi
This is really nice song. His voice has charm and depth:)
geothon
Thank you for all the rock and the roll!!!
Rodrigo Silva Castro
fico muito bom :)
noworriesimfijian
Matt big fan of yours from your tenure with the Cult and on to GNR through to VR. Saw the video for the song and it made me want head to the beach with my missus and just chill. Great stuff mate looking forward to the rest of the album. God bless from Fiji.
trnslash
This song has a Gilmourish feel slide guitar from the Division Bell era. Great song Matt
LORENA
This lovely music caresses my soul ;)
LITSOUL1
Good job Matt. I'm 3/4 way through you book. I really like it. I relate. - Rob
alexander rivera
Matt Sorum solo music is refreshing. I say goddamn.
João Victor
Matt canta muito cara essas canções são muito boas velho ta de parabéns