The Beach
Max Leone Lyrics


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You're like the beach
And I'm drowning in the sea
Pull me in so I can breathe
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no
You look so cool
I get burnt when I touch you
Never learn, I'm such a fool
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no

Feels good
Always ends up in the same way
I get burnt by the end of every Sunday
I don't learn, when I wake up do the same thing again
Feels nice 'til the feeling gets blurry
Blue skies, never knew that you could hurt me
You lie, but I lie right next to you

You're like the beach
And I'm drowning in the sea
Pull me in so I can breathe
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no
You look so cool
I get burnt when I touch you
Never learn, I'm such a fool
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no

I tried, but I'm never getting through to you
I wish you'd tell me what I could do
To make you believe the things I see
Who hurt you to make you this way?
Pull me in, then push me away
Baby, what I'm trying to say is you

You're like the beach
And I'm drowning in the sea
Pull me in so I can breathe
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no
You look so cool
I get burnt when I touch you
Never learn, I'm such a fool
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no

You're like the beach (oh no, oh no)
And I'm drowning in the sea (oh no, oh no)
Pull me in so I can breathe
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no
You look so cool (oh no, oh no)
I get burnt when I touch you (oh no, oh no)
Never learn, I'm such a fool
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no

Overall Meaning

Max Leone's song "The Beach" appears to be about an alluring yet toxic relationship that the singer cannot seem to quit. The opening lines "You're like the beach, and I'm drowning in the sea" set the tone for the song, with the singer feeling overwhelmed by their partner's charisma and charm. Despite knowing that the relationship is not good for them, they cannot resist the pull and continue to make the same mistakes.


The comparison of the partner to the beach - "You look so cool, I get burnt when I touch you"- highlights the duality of the relationship. The beach may be an idyllic and peaceful place, but it can also be dangerous and overwhelming. Similarly, the partner may seem perfect, but their allure can lead to the singer's downfall.


The repetition of "Oh no" throughout the song serves as a reminder of the singer's hesitancy to continue with this cycle of falling for their partner and getting hurt. The lyrics "I don't learn, when I wake up do the same thing again" suggest that the pattern may be difficult to break, and the singer may need help to stop the cycle.


Overall, the song captures the difficult, often confusing emotions that come with an unhealthy relationship. Despite the pain and toxicity of the situation, the singer cannot manage to let go of their partner, highlighting the powerful hold that some relationships can have.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like the beach
You're mesmerizing and attractive


And I'm drowning in the sea
I'm unable to resist you and it's affecting me negatively


Pull me in so I can breathe
Let me enjoy you without getting hurt


Oh no, oh no
I'm aware of the danger, but I'm helpless


You look so cool
You seem calm and collected on the surface


I get burnt when I touch you
Being with you causes me pain and discomfort


Never learn, I'm such a fool
I keep making the same mistake again and again, and it's my own fault


Feels good
Being with you at first feels amazing


Always ends up in the same way
However, the end result is always the same


I get burnt by the end of every Sunday
By the end of the week, you end up causing me pain


I don't learn, when I wake up do the same thing again
Even though I know it's not good for me, I keep repeating the same mistake


Feels nice 'til the feeling gets blurry
The initial good feeling fades away quickly, leaving me confused and uncertain


Blue skies, never knew that you could hurt me
Even though everything seems fine on the surface, you still cause me pain


You lie, but I lie right next to you
You're not truthful with me, but I stay with you anyway


I tried, but I'm never getting through to you
I've attempted to communicate with you, but you never seem to understand


I wish you'd tell me what I could do
I want to know how I can make things better


To make you believe the things I see
I want to help you see things from my perspective


Who hurt you to make you this way?
I want to understand what's caused you to be this way


Pull me in, then push me away
You're hot and cold, and it's confusing me


Baby, what I'm trying to say is you
It's you that's causing me all of this pain and confusion




Writer(s): Alexander Glantz, Max Fogelstrom

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@쿠우쿠우-y7s

저점매수 드간다!!!!! 무조건 뜰듯 역주행이든 뭐든. 응원합니다👍🏻👍🏻

@d.h6178

제일 좋아해ㅜㅜㅜㅠㅠㅠ 백만번은 더 들을 수 있어 진짜 .. 며칠째 반복해서 듣고있다 너무 좋아 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

@SanDiegoSurrealityTV

How are u not more prevalent in the music community? So much talent.

@psisis7423

sounds like any other 2012 r&b song?

@SanDiegoSurrealityTV

@@psisis7423 lol no, not even close...

@user-wc4fo2yk3y

@@SanDiegoSurrealityTV charts lol

@user-wc4fo2yk3y

Sold ??

@user-wc4fo2yk3y

Not sure yet but yes sold

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@localsimp7306

So no ones gonna talk about how Max ran for 3 minutes (yes I know he took breaks but just wow, The effort he put into this song)

@011366238

헐 너무 좋다 나만 알고 싶다ㅠㅠㅠ

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