(S)he's my fave
(U)ndressing in the sun
(R)eturn to sea
(F)orgetting everyone
(E)leven high
(R)ide the wave
The Pixies aren't known for surf music, but it's something they enjoyed. Frontman Frank Black explained: "I think some of our stuff sounds kinda surfy sometimes. The sound is really basic and totally involves chord progressions and a cute little riff."
Black Francis, interview with Q, 1990:
“That’s a five-line verse poem, but it’s an anagram: the first line of each verse spells “SUR-FER”. She’s, like, this naked surfer girl on a board on top of an 11 -foot wave, y'know cruising in never-never land. Never-never ocean.“
Ana
Pixies Lyrics
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Return to sea, bye, forgetting everyone
Eleven high, ride a wave
She's my fave, undressing in the sun
Return to sea, bye, forgetting everyone
Eleven high, ride a wave
The lyrics of the song "Ana" by Pixies are quite cryptic and open to interpretation, but they appear to be about a woman named Ana. The singer describes her as his favorite and mentions her undressing in the sun, which could symbolize her vulnerability or openness. She then returns to the sea, perhaps indicating a sense of freedom or escape. The line "bye, forgetting everyone" could suggest a desire to leave behind past relationships or commitments. The final line, "eleven high, ride a wave" could be interpreted literally as surfing, or metaphorically as a sense of rising above difficulties.
Overall, the song seems to be about the fleeting nature of relationships and the search for freedom and connection. The repetition of the first verse suggests a cyclical, almost ritualistic quality to the singer's experience.
Line by Line Meaning
She's my fave, undressing in the sun
My favorite person enjoys the warmth of the sun while removing their clothing
Return to sea, bye, forgetting everyone
Leaving to return to the water, saying goodbye, and leaving behind all prior acquaintance
Eleven high, ride a wave
Riding a high, riding a wave, and experiencing a thrill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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