Umbrella Beach
Owl City Lyrics
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When chandeliers light up the engine room
Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain
There's an underwater Ferris wheel where
I found the missing link to this island chain
Home will always be here unseen, out of sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
Home will always be here, unseen, out of sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
I'll spread my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
The lyrics in Owl City's song "Umbrella Beach" are a poetic expression of the singer's longing for a place that feels like home, a place where he can disappear and hide from the world. He uses vivid imagery to describe this imaginary world: "Stands and gears," "daisies bloom," "chandeliers light up the engine room," and "an underwater Ferris wheel." All these symbols create a dreamy atmosphere that represents a safe haven for the singer.
The chorus in the song repeats the phrase "Home will always be here, unseen, out of sight, where I disappear and hide." The singer emphasizes the idea of home as an intangible concept that exists within us. Home is a feeling, a sense of belonging, rather than a physical place. The lyrics suggest that the singer finds this feeling of home through his imagination and dreams.
The last lines of the song, "Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach, hidden under umbrella beach," reinforce this idea of home as something that exists beyond the physical realm. The boxcar represents a distant memory or a faraway place, while the umbrella beach is a metaphor for a peaceful and sheltered place.
Overall, Owl City's "Umbrella Beach" is a beautifully crafted song that blends poetry and music to convey a message of hope and belonging. The lyrics encourage listeners to find a sense of home and belonging within themselves, even in the midst of an ever-changing and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Stands and gears, oh how the daisies bloom
The beauty of nature mixes with the industrial parts of the engine room.
When chandeliers light up the engine room
The room is transformed into a brighter atmosphere with the flick of a switch.
Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain
The peaceful moment is interrupted by the arrival of rain.
There's an underwater Ferris wheel where
A fantastical attraction lies beneath the surface of the water.
I found the missing link to this island chain
The discovery of the Ferris wheel is a significant addition to the beach's unique features.
Home will always be here unseen, out of sight
The true essence of home lies beyond the tangible form and is felt by the individual.
Where I disappear and hide
Home is where the singer can escape from the outside world and find solace in their own space.
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
The artist's mind wanders to imaginative thoughts as they leave the comfort of home behind.
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
The artist will bravely face the unknown and take flight towards their dreams.
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
The comfort of home feels inaccessible and distant.
Hidden under umbrella beach
Home is located in a place that requires a deeper understanding and appreciation to be found.
I'll spread my wings and fly
The final line reiterates the artist's courage to take risks and pursue their dreams.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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"Umbrella Beach"
Stems and gears, oh how the daisies bloom
When chandeliers light up the engine room
Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain
There's an underwater Ferris wheel
Where I found the missing link to this island chain
Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
I'll spread my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
@the_raven_11
Stands and gears, oh how the daisies bloom
When chandeliers light up the engine room
Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain
There's an underwater Ferris wheel where
I found the missing link to this island chain
Home will always be here unseen, out of sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
Home will always be here, unseen, out of sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
I'll spread my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
@John_Riley
The little kid is not committing suicide, he has made a boxcar with wings which will take him from one island, where he is stranded, to another island, where his mother is waiting in their home for him to return. Umbrella Beach is a surreal view of the story of The Prodigal Son. The song is all about how the boy ran away from home, then realized what he had done, and at that, went to great lengths to undo the pain he had caused his mother and thus decided to return back to his home.
'Home will always be here, unseen, out of sight'.
These are his resonating thoughts, memoirs, of home, while he is away and on the run.
Tom
@greenpoo6306
I don't know, I know this comment's been recycled for a few years now, but now that I'm looking at it, it looks as if they're all on the same island; the island in the distance looks the same. So maybe the scenes of the boy were the past and his assumed parents look for him everyday in the future
@Whxyte
Green Poo I sorta feel that while there might be a conontation of the kid suiciding, i feel that its more towards the kid achieved his dreams and left the little island, and his mom is waiting for him to come home and his dad is up on the roof to see if theres anyone coming from the mainland
@lpskippy6308
And then they both die, the lady and the son, the father is in heaven, looking to see if his wife and son are okay, the son runs away because he can't deal with the pain of losing his dad, and the mom builds a boxcar to look for her son, the son builds a boxcar to look for his mom, they die, and join the dad in heaven
@richardpeach7096
+LPSkippy I know there is a lot of rumors but I don't think he commited suicide
@alisayxu
Wow
@frogman3102
i will forever love owl city. all these songs really throw you back into a younger version of yourself, the nostalgia is strong. it almost hurts
@anandaagussaputra6711
frog man yea iam one think with you If i have epic dream i was remember owl city music
@kissdacurbmarie882
Few lost boys..One lost mom..Home out of reach, understand..Umbrella I'll hold keep you dry. protected, I have always walked in rain hoping to heal every pain endured but my own. That's truth..Love...
@torinoconnor4296
It does hurt