The Sea
Molly & The Tinker Lyrics
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Are for you, you land living bones
Salt and water melt my skin
So don't set sail,
You'll end up in the belly of a whale
No swallowed saint will mark your grave
Every light of every day
Eats away into decay
[Chorus]
But I won't cry myself to sleep
'Cause my soul no longer weeps
For my body lies
In the heart of the sea
Darkness breaks and with her
The morning wakes
She mocks us weary as we drown
Show no remorse, as you will make
A beautiful corpse
Next to the one you love the most
Every light of every day
Eats away into decay
Don't fornicate
With the one you love to hate
You'll wind up dead
Before she bows
[Chorus]
Another useless confrontation
Leaves eighty-eight lost constellations
And now the end appears
And my eyes are filled with fear
[Repeat x2]
I am blind, I am blind
Dig me up before I die
I don't want to end up
In the heart of the sea
Now the lesson is learnt
Don't swim out too far from your berth
Walk it's better, even through defeat
[Chorus]
'Cause my soul no longer weeps
For my body lies
In the heart of the sea
Heart of the sea
The lyrics of "The Sea" by Molly & The Tinker describe the dangers and harsh realities of living and sailing the seas, warning those who dare to set sail of the potential consequences. The opening lines suggest that the harsh words and actions of others may harm and break humans on land, but the sea and its elements hold even greater powers. The lyrics then go on to describe how the salt and water of the sea can literally melt skin, while also warning against the dangers of being swallowed by a whale, with no one to remember or mark your grave.
As the chorus repeats throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that they will not cry themselves to sleep because their soul no longer weeps and they have come to accept their fate of lying in the heart of the sea. The following lines, which warn against indulging in hateful relationships and fleeing from one's true love, suggest that it is better to accept the impending fate and embrace the beauty of a "beautiful corpse" washed up on the shore next to the one you love. However, the singer's fear and cry for help in the final lines contradict this acceptance, as they beg to be dug up before they end up in the heart of the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Sticks and stones
Physical objects are only weapons to harm you, you fragile human being
Are for you, you land living bones
Those tools are meant to hurt you, human with a weak and vulnerable body
Salt and water melt my skin
The sea is harsh, and it damages my body
So don't set sail,
It's best if you don't embark on a sea adventure
You'll end up in the belly of a whale
You'll suffer a terrible fate: being eaten by a whale
No swallowed saint will mark your grave
No one will miss you, as your remains will disappear in the whale's belly
Every light of every day
Every moment of time
Eats away into decay
Takes away a piece of you until you're gone
But I won't cry myself to sleep
I won't be sad for myself
'Cause my soul no longer weeps
Because I have accepted my fate
For my body lies
My physical self
In the heart of the sea
Is buried deep under the waves
Darkness breaks and with her
As nighttime ends
The morning wakes
The day begins
She mocks us weary as we drown
The sea taunts and exhausts us as we struggle to survive
Show no remorse, as you will make
Don't be sad, because you'll create
A beautiful corpse
A lovely dead body
Next to the one you love the most
Lying next to the person who matters to you most
Don't fornicate
Don't engage sexually
With the one you love to hate
With someone you despise even though you're attached to them
You'll wind up dead
You'll end up dead
Before she bows
Before she submits to you
Another useless confrontation
Another pointless argument
Leaves eighty-eight lost constellations
Causes a multitude of stars to disappear, representing our lost hopes and dreams
And now the end appears
The end is near
And my eyes are filled with fear
I am terrified of what will happen
I am blind, I am blind
I can't see
Dig me up before I die
Save me from drowning
I don't want to end up
I want to avoid
In the heart of the sea
Being buried by the water
Now the lesson is learnt
We have learned from this experience
Don't swim out too far from your berth
Stay close to your safe haven
Walk it's better, even through defeat
It's best to be cautious and patient, even when things don't go as planned
'Cause my soul no longer weeps
Because I have come to terms with my fate
For my body lies
My physical self
In the heart of the sea
Is deep underwater
Heart of the sea
The ocean, a place of both beauty and danger
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bridget A Regan, David R King, Dennis Casey, George Edward Schwindt, Matthew A Hensley, Nathen Maxwell, Robert Anthony Schmidt
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William Gilliam
First heard them on "Stormin' The Castle" 1996, and this and Grania have been two of my favorite songs ever since. Such amazing talent. But what's this about "perform it for the last time"!?
William Gilliam
Oh man, I hate to hear that. If you know them, tell them I wish all the best for both of them, and thanks for years of great music. I was the weird kid on the playground singing Grania...
Dianne Rogal
I still miss them.
irishbain
The final set (July 24th) has been uploaded.