My Home Is The Sea
Matt Sweeney And Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics

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I have often said
That I would like to be dead
In shark's mouth

A woman swimming under
Her warm breath sendin' a thunder
On two parts south

And love is stripped and frayed
And duty is delayed
Until next life

Someone has my mind
Holding yes so kind
It is my wife

And my home is the sea
My home is the sea
Look not for me

My home is the sea
Disaster flies upon me
And I sleep
We can see the house lights
Colored from a distance
For a party as a dream

My tongue will into me
My arms unfold these seeds
Cause im a strong man

And do not love my tummy
Is round and firm and funny
And thats what I am

My home is the sea
My home is the sea

I am under your spell
You will have me I reckon
And the drowning this town
As a drowning I welcome

I know nothing and im over joyed
I know nothing and im over joyed
I know nothing and im over joyed

God gave you life and thought
Now its ours to waste
I have the finest love
And the finest taste

See her when im home
I am home

You are home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "My Home Is The Sea" by Matt Sweeney & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy are complex and full of imagery. The song seems to meander from one thought to another, but at its core, it's ultimately a song about finding peace and happiness in a place where you can be yourself, without the judgment or constraints of the world.

The opening lines, "I have often said, that I would like to be dead in shark's mouth" paint a picture of someone who is willing to be at the mercy of the unknown, even if it means dying. The next lines, "A woman swimming under, her warm breath sendin' a thunder on two parts south" suggest a deep, intimate connection with nature, sexual perhaps, but also something more profound. The singer notes that "love is stripped and frayed, and duty is delayed until the next life," indicating that the love they have for the sea is all-encompassing and that the responsibilities of life cannot encroach upon it.

The verses continue with descriptions of parties in the distance and tongue-twisting lyrics about a "round and firm and funny" tummy. However, the song always circles back to the idea that the sea is where the singer feels at home: "my home is the sea, look not for me." The final lines "I have the finest love and the finest taste, see her when I'm home, I am home" reiterate the idea that it's not a place but a feeling, a connection with someone or something that makes you feel complete.

Line by Line Meaning

I have often said
I have frequently vocalized

That I would like to be dead
I desire to be dead

In shark's mouth
Inside the mouth of a shark

A woman swimming under
A female person swimming underneath

Her warm breath sendin' a thunder
Her heated exhalation producing a loud noise

On two parts south
Towards the southern region

And love is stripped and frayed
The feeling of affection is worn and tattered

And duty is delayed
And obligation is postponed

Until next life
Until a subsequent existence

Someone has my mind
Somebody holds my attention

Holding yes so kind
Maintaining affirmation so generously

It is my wife
It is the person I am married to

And my home is the sea
And my place of dwelling is the ocean

My home is the sea
My place of dwelling is the ocean

Look not for me
Do not search for me

My home is the sea
My place of dwelling is the ocean

Disaster flies upon me
Catastrophe hastens towards me

And I sleep
And I rest

We can see the house lights
We can observe the illumination of the residence

Colored from a distance
Hued when viewed from afar

For a party as a dream
Intended for a celebration like a fantasy

My tongue will into me
My spoken language will retreat into myself

My arms unfold these seeds
My upper limbs unwrap these seeds

Cause im a strong man
Because I am a robust male

And do not love my tummy
And do not have affection for my belly

Is round and firm and funny
It is circular, solid and amusing

And thats what I am
And that is my nature

My home is the sea
My place of dwelling is the ocean

I am under your spell
I am entranced by you

You will have me I reckon
You will possess me, I surmise

And the drowning this town
And the submerging of this city

As a drowning I welcome
As a process of drowning, I accept

I know nothing and im over joyed
I am blissful despite being unaware

I know nothing and im over joyed
I am elated despite being ignorant

I know nothing and im over joyed
I am happy despite my lack of knowledge

God gave you life and thought
The divine gave you existence and rationality

Now its ours to waste
Now it is our opportunity to squander

I have the finest love
I possess the most excellent affection

And the finest taste
And the most exquisite preference

See her when im home
Observe her when I am in my residence

I am home
I am in my abode

You are home
You are in your dwelling

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@genemoranmusic

1y↑4

The guitar tone in this song is ridiculously cool

@tridentstacking

2y↑2

One of the best songs ever

@PIERSEARCH

3y↑2

They played 3 sold out shows at the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur and I was at all three and I can’t stop listening to this song! The best!