Indigo
Old Wave Lyrics
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I found you just to let you go
Out with an Atlantic funeral
Will I sink or stay afloat
oh!
I'll return with the Great White
Put it's head on the wall
After all the action
Even with the adventure
I still long for Africa
An empty winter's afternoon
With you
Four years down below (four years down below)
Wish that I could let you know (wish that I could let you know)
They hung your portrait in the academy
By the frame of Jaques Costeau
oh!
I'll return with a rare find
To applause and awards
But it just doesn't feel right
After all the action
Even with the adventure
I still long for Africa
An empty winter's afternoon
With you
Indigo
Off the Opal Coast
Where it rains the most
Where we buried you
And a strong monsoon
Sank the rescue boat
Oh youthful me
Held such strong beliefs
Worshipped empty sea
Never realized
Underwater I
Never said goodbye
Indigo
Girl I miss you
The song "Indigo" by Old Wave is a melancholic and reflective piece about memories and longing for lost love. The opening line "Three years down below, I found you just to let you go" suggests that the singer had once reunited with their lover but had to let them go again. The second line, "Out with an Atlantic funeral, will I sink or stay afloat", could be interpreted as the lover's departure being compared to a burial at sea, leaving the singer feeling adrift and unsure of where to go from there.
The next verse begins with an imagery of a Great White head mounted on a wall, suggesting that the singer has achieved some sort of victory or success, but it rings hollow without their lover to share it with. The following line "After all the action, even with the adventure, I still long for Africa" is a reference to a place that represent peace and comfort to the singer, something that they are missing even in their success. The final line of the verse "An empty winter's afternoon with you" reinforces that the singer is still longing for the person they let go.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the verses but with different imagery. The line "Indigo, off the Opal Coast, where it rains the most, where we buried you" suggests that the lover has died, and the singer mourns their loss even years later. The lines "And a strong monsoon sank the rescue boat, oh youthful me held such strong beliefs, worshipped empty sea, never realized, underwater I never said goodbye, Indigo, girl I miss you" alludes to the singer's regret about their relationship with their lover. They believed in something that turned out to be empty, and they never got the chance to say goodbye properly, leaving them with regrets and memories of what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Three years down below
I spent three years looking for you in the depths below.
I found you just to let you go
I finally found you, but circumstances forced me to let you go.
Out with an Atlantic funeral
Your departure felt like a funeral, as I watched the Atlantic take you away.
Will I sink or stay afloat
I'm unsure if I will be able to handle the grief, or if it will consume me.
I'll return with the Great White
I plan to catch a Great White shark and display it on my wall as a trophy.
Put its head on the wall
I will have the head of the shark mounted and displayed as a symbol of accomplishment.
But it just doesn't feel right
Despite the thrill of the hunt and the victory, it doesn't provide the satisfaction I desire.
After all the action
Despite all the adventures and experiences, something is still missing.
Even with the adventure
I enjoyed the thrill and excitement of the journey, but there's still an emptiness inside me.
I still long for Africa
I yearn for the beauty of Africa, where we once shared an empty winter's afternoon.
An empty winter's afternoon
A memory of a quiet, peaceful moment where we shared each other's company.
With you
I miss the feeling of being with you more than anything.
Four years down below
Four long years have passed since we last saw each other.
Wish that I could let you know
I wish I could convey how much I miss you every day.
They hung your portrait in the academy
Your memory was honored with a portrait hung in a prestigious institution.
By the frame of Jaques Costeau
Your portrait was hung near that of a great explorer, Jaques Costeau.
I'll return with a rare find
I plan to bring back a rare and valuable treasure to earn recognition.
To applause and awards
I anticipate receiving recognition and praise for my discovery.
Indigo
A reminder of the color of our love, just as deep and complex as the ocean itself.
Off the Opal Coast
In the same place where we once shared a moment together.
Where it rains the most
In a location frequently exposed to harsh rainstorms and turbulent weather patterns.
Where we buried you
The location of your resting place, where I come to remember you.
And a strong monsoon
A natural disaster that serves as a painful reminder of your loss.
Sank the rescue boat
The rescue vessel was destroyed, signifying the end of any hope for a reunion with you.
Oh youthful me
Reflecting on the naivete of my younger self.
Held such strong beliefs
I was once firmly committed to my convictions, but now I'm not so sure.
Worshipped empty sea
I was once infatuated with the mystery and beauty of the ocean, but now it serves as a depressing symbol of your absence.
Never realized
I was oblivious to the fact that you were the true source of my joy and contentment.
Underwater I
I feel overwhelmed and alone beneath the vast expanse of the ocean.
Never said goodbye
I never got the chance to say a proper goodbye to you before you were taken from me.
Girl I miss you
More than anything, I miss the feeling of being with you, the comfort that your presence provided.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Gwinkie
This song makes me so incredibly happy
@quatlego
Found this wonderful song randomly, truly a gem.
@evem7841
This band is so underrated. Love their music.
@humanperson244
NPR brought me here! Downloaded their whole album. Thanks, NPR !
@victoriaodegaard1
Beautiful! I can't believe that with 4,360 views, they still have one dislike.
@pilotmvm
song is so good
@griqs
i really like her voice its so soft.
@jobdelacruzaureoles8710
griqs the lead singer is a guy no? It sounds at some point more than one person singing though maybe a boy a girl and other people? :0
@Skunkape08
great great music. I am hoping I can find a full version of walker music if it exists, the search goes on. If it doesn't, I hope they release a full version of the song. It is so great.
@deepuvlogs6366
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