The band Reamonn began in 1990 in Freiburg, Germany with a classified advertisment from Rea in the paper. "Irish singer is looking for band for recording and tour". It didn't take long for Mike to contact Rea. He knew Sebi, who played in a band with Uwe. Uwe told Phil about the project they were doing and suddenly he was there too. Reamonn was born...
Reamonn is currently on hiatus, with vocalist Rea Garvey focusing on his solo career at the moment.
Serpentine
Reamonn Lyrics
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Trying to take on the world
Searching for some one who understands
Sweet girl, sweet girl
Walking through fields of fire
Hopelessly reaching for the skies
Watching the flames growing higher
Tonight
And she danced like serpentine
She's my burning desire
She mystifies
Her loves sets me on fire
Oh oh oh,
Oh oh oh oh oh.
Caught in a fear of embracing
Waiting for the beauty to arrive
All of the fears that you're facing
Sweet child sweet child
No one can stop us from reaching
Who says the Innocent survive
One more step into nowhere
Goodbye
She danced like serpentine
She's my burning desire
She's mystifies
Her loves lifting me higher than high
No one can stand in our way
Nothing can stop us on this day
I've never felt like this way
Can't let you slip away
Oh, oh
Can't let you slip away
Oh, oh
Can't let you slip away
Oh, oh
She danced like serpentine
She's my only desire
She mystifies
Her loves taking
Me higher
In "Serpentine," Reamonn sings about feeling lost and searching for someone who understands. The singer is walking through fields of fire and hoping to reach the skies while watching the flames grow higher. The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and urgency. The introduction of the "sweet girl" and "sweet child" characters implies that these are individuals who have the potential to offer comfort and understanding to the singer. Interestingly, the song seems to shift from the first verse, where the singer is singular in his journey, to the second verse, where a larger "us" appears. Despite the fear and uncertainties facing the singer, the second verse suggests that leaving these troubles behind is necessary, regardless of whether the innocent survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost on a road going nowhere
Feeling directionless and purposeless in life.
Trying to take on the world
Attempting to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Searching for some one who understands
Desiring emotional connection and understanding from others.
Sweet girl, sweet girl
Addressing and appreciating a female companion.
Walking through fields of fire
Navigating through tough and painful situations.
Hopelessly reaching for the skies
Striving for something that may be unattainable.
Watching the flames growing higher
Witnessing an escalating situation.
And she danced like serpentine
Describing the way the female companion moves fluidly like a snake.
She's my burning desire
Expressing passion and longing for the female companion.
She mystifies
Feeling enchanted and entranced by the female companion.
Her love sets me on fire
Feeling consumed by love and passion for the female companion.
Caught in a fear of embracing
Afraid of intimacy and emotional vulnerability.
Waiting for the beauty to arrive
Anticipating the arrival of something beautiful or special.
All of the fears that you're facing
Acknowledging and addressing personal fears and anxieties.
Sweet child sweet child
Addressing oneself or another with care and concern.
No one can stop us from reaching
Believing in the ability to overcome obstructions and accomplish goals.
Who says the Innocent survive
Challenging the notion that innocence is protected or rewarded in life.
One more step into nowhere
Taking a risk or making a decision with an uncertain outcome.
Goodbye
Parting ways, either physically or emotionally.
No one can stand in our way
Feeling confident and empowered to overcome any opposition.
Nothing can stop us on this day
Feeling optimistic and invincible in the present moment.
I've never felt like this way
Experiencing unfamiliar or intense emotions.
Can't let you slip away
Refusing to let go of the relationship or connection.
She's my only desire
Having singular focus and devotion to the female companion.
Her love is taking me higher
Feeling uplifted and elevated by the love and connection with the female companion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mike Gommeringer, Philipp Rauenbusch, Raymond Garvey, Sebastian Padotzke, Uwe Bossert
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