Sandcastles
Nishin Lyrics
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But felt nothing
With the heart loudly beating
To a washbasin I cling
The understanding
Can't come to my head
I'm so sick of it
My eyes completely red
How could this happen to me
God, send me a way
Those tender lies of yours
Like sugar in my tea
Dissolve in my blood
Make it fatally sweet
But they are still there
Even if you don't see
You'll see
Why did we start?
After all, we knew
Our relationship was all doomed
From the start
What do we do?
Like before, we'll do
What we're used to
We'd build sandcastles
Castles upon sand
They'd fall down, crumbling
But we would still hold them back
And tides would come and go
To make the pieces drift away
Yet, still, we would not yield
Bottling up and feeling scorn
Disowning our feelings
We've been pretending we are fine
We are alright
The things now done were a far cry
From what was inside
Tell me, why don't you go?
Why would you still lie to me?
Down the drain it goes
Our dead reality kills me
Somehow, I'm locked inside
Are you happy now with this sight?
I wish you'd go
I just can't take it anymore
We'd build sandcastles
Castles upon sand
They'd fall down, crumbling
But we would still hold them back
And tides would come and go
To make the pieces drift away
Yet, still, we would not yield
Bottling up and feeling scorn
Disowning our feelings
Oh, could it be the end of "Us"?
Oh, if we could, we would discuss
Remember when we would think the castles
Were havens set in stone?
And now that the affinity's all gone
All we can do is groan
We fall out every time
But we're washed up at the same shores anew
Curled up, we keep delving
Keep on pretending we're still sane
And wishing it was true
We'd build sandcastles
We'd fall down, crumbling
We would try harder
We'd build sandcastles
The lyrics to Nishin's song "Sandcastles" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and the struggles of a failing relationship. The first verse sets the tone with the singer feeling detached and overwhelmed, as reflected in the line "I'm so sick of it, my eyes completely red." There is a sense of desperation as they plea for a way out, asking God to send them a solution.
The second verse delves deeper into the acknowledgment that the relationship was doomed from the start. Despite knowing this, they continue in the same patterns because it's what they are used to. The sandcastles metaphor is introduced, symbolizing the fragile foundation of their connection. The constant fall and rebuilding of sandcastles represent the cycle of their relationship, always on the brink of collapse yet somehow holding on.
In the third verse, the facade of pretending to be fine is finally shattered. The singer questions why their partner continues to lie, revealing the bitterness and pain they have been suppressing. They express a desire for their partner to leave, unable to withstand the situation any longer.
The final verse reflects on the nostalgia of the past, when their sandcastles felt secure and unbreakable. However, with the affinity between them crumbling, all they can do is groan in despair. The repetition of building sandcastles emphasizes their futile efforts to salvage the relationship, even though they know it is futile. The song ends on a bittersweet note, highlighting the ongoing pretense and the longing for sanity in an unhealthy bond.
Overall, "Sandcastles" delves into the emotional complexities of a failing relationship, exploring themes of desperation, denial, and the struggle to let go. It paints a vivid picture of two individuals locked in a destructive pattern, desperately clinging to the remnants of what was once their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I splashed some water on my face
I tried to cleanse myself and wash away the pain
But felt nothing
But it didn't bring me any relief or comfort
With the heart loudly beating
My heart is filled with strong emotions
To a washbasin I cling
I desperately hold onto any hope or solution
The understanding
The clarity or comprehension of the situation
Can't come to my head
I can't seem to grasp or comprehend it
I'm so sick of it
I'm exhausted and fed up with this situation
My eyes completely red
My eyes are swollen and filled with tears
How could this happen to me
I can't believe this is happening to me
God, send me a way
I'm desperately seeking a solution or guidance
Those tender lies of yours
The sweet lies that you've told me
Like sugar in my tea
They had a pleasing and intoxicating effect on me
Dissolve in my blood
They become a part of me, deeply ingrained
Make it fatally sweet
They make the situation enjoyable but ultimately damaging
But they are still there
But those lies still exist
Even if you don't see
Even if you are unaware of their presence
You'll see
You will eventually realize the truth
Why did we start?
Why did we enter this relationship in the first place?
After all, we knew
We were aware from the beginning
Our relationship was all doomed
That our relationship was destined to fail
What do we do?
What is our course of action now?
Like before, we'll do
We'll proceed in the same manner as before
What we're used to
What has become familiar to us
We'd build sandcastles
We would create illusions of stability and happiness
Castles upon sand
Despite the instability and impermanence of our foundation
They'd fall down, crumbling
They would inevitably collapse and be destroyed
But we would still hold them back
But we would desperately try to maintain them
And tides would come and go
And the ebb and flow of circumstances and emotions
To make the pieces drift away
Would cause the fragments of our relationship to drift apart
Yet, still, we would not yield
Despite the challenges, we would refuse to give up
Bottling up and feeling scorn
Suppressing our feelings and experiencing resentment
Disowning our feelings
Rejecting or denying our true emotions
We've been pretending we are fine
We have been putting on a facade of being okay
We are alright
We are convincing ourselves that everything is okay
The things now done were a far cry
Our current state is drastically different from what we had hoped for
From what was inside
From our true feelings and desires
Tell me, why don't you go?
Why don't you leave and end this charade?
Why would you still lie to me?
Why do you continue to deceive me?
Down the drain it goes
Our relationship is going to waste
Our dead reality kills me
The emptiness and lack of life in our relationship is causing me pain
Somehow, I'm locked inside
I feel trapped and unable to escape
Are you happy now with this sight?
Are you satisfied with the way things have turned out?
I wish you'd go
I wish you would leave and free me from this situation
I just can't take it anymore
I have reached my breaking point and can no longer tolerate it
Oh, could it be the end of 'Us'?
Is this the end of our relationship?
Oh, if we could, we would discuss
If we could communicate and resolve our issues
Remember when we would think the castles
Remember when we believed our illusions of stability
Were havens set in stone?
Were secure and unchanging?
And now that the affinity's all gone
And now that the connection between us has vanished
All we can do is groan
We can only express frustration and disappointment
We fall out every time
We experience conflict and disagreement repeatedly
But we're washed up at the same shores anew
But we find ourselves in the same situation again and again
Curled up, we keep delving
We continue to delve into our problems while withdrawn and hidden
Keep on pretending we're still sane
Continue to act as if we're mentally stable and functioning
And wishing it was true
And desperately hoping that our pretense is reality
We'd build sandcastles
We would continue to create illusions of stability and happiness
We'd fall down, crumbling
They would inevitably collapse and be destroyed
We would try harder
We would make more effort to maintain the illusion
We'd build sandcastles
We would create illusions of stability and happiness
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Written by: Nikita Privalov
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