Safe And Sound
Nicholson Shane Lyrics
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A big opportunity
And you wanna disappear
The walls won't let you sleep tonight
You're throwing the title fight
You wanna disappear
The sleeping dogs, the walking ghosts
Everyone gets paper-thin
And every thing's for sale
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound
We know all that we could be
A big opportunity
We wanna disappear
We're learning how to play the part
For lovers of every plastic heart
Everyone gets everything
And it all goes out of style
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound, oh no
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound
The lyrics of Nicholson Shane's song, Safe And Sound, offer commentary on the state of society and the pressures that individuals face to conform and succeed. The opening lines suggest that there is a great potential for one to achieve success, but that this can be overwhelming and may even lead to a desire to escape or disappear. The next stanza touches on the insomnia that can come with a sense of being trapped or constrained, using the imagery of a "title fight" to suggest the sense of pressure that one feels.
The song then switches to a critique of modern society, describing it as a place where "everyone gets paper-thin" and "everything's for sale." The implication is that individuals are valued only for what they can contribute, and are easily replaced or discarded when they are no longer useful. Against this backdrop, the song offers the hopeful idea that we might all find safety and happiness by coming together under the sun and over the ground.
The second stanza is a continuation of the first, with a focus on the pressure to conform and play a role, even if that role is inauthentic or "plastic." The final repetition of the chorus underscores the urgent and universal desire for safety and security in a world that often feels out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
You know all that you could be
You are aware of your potential and what you can achieve
A big opportunity
There is a chance for you to succeed
And you wanna disappear
You feel overwhelmed and want to escape your problems
The walls won't let you sleep tonight
Your worries are keeping you up at night and you can't find peace
You're throwing the title fight
You're giving up without putting up a fight
You wanna disappear
You still feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with your problems
We're feeding prime-time coast to coast
We are being bombarded with information all the time
The sleeping dogs, the walking ghosts
People are going through life without truly living or being awakened
Everyone gets paper-thin
We are becoming more superficial and lacking depth
And every thing's for sale
Everything can be bought and sold
Under the sunlight and over the ground
In our lives and in the world around us
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Perhaps we can find peace and happiness
Maybe we'll all be happy again
Maybe one day we can all be truly happy
If everything seems to be out of control
When things go wrong and we feel helpless
Losing the heart in search of the soul
When we lose our passion and purpose in life
Just keep us all safe and sound
Please keep us all protected and at peace
We know all that we could be
We are aware of our own potential and what we can achieve
A big opportunity
There is a chance for us to succeed
We wanna disappear
We also feel overwhelmed and want to escape our problems
We're learning how to play the part
We are trying to fit in and become what society expects us to be
For lovers of every plastic heart
For those who are superficial and lacking authenticity
Everyone gets everything
We are all trying to get our share of what we think we need to be happy
And it all goes out of style
Eventually, what we thought we needed becomes irrelevant or unimportant
Safe and sound, oh no
We still long for safety and security
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHANE ANTHONY NICHOLSON, WALLY GAGEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Nelson
This sounds like a massive hit. Why wasn’t it? And this one does sound like Neil Finn!
Erik Saari SaariNotsorry
like it - reminds me of Neil Finn. Just got his CD and it is consistent, but safe. nothing groundbreaking, but very good.
starskyhutch28
not bad! :)