Submarine
Richard Lloyd Lyrics
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She says, "i'm leaving now, i'm going back to the sea
There's too much trouble on dry land, if you know what i mean
If you'd like you can follow me, and i will show you how
And i will give you kisses amongst the fishes,
All the love the sea will allow"
Her eyes are green and just like the waves on the sea
Underneath those waves, the water is still and running deep
I'd like to dive down, in my deep submarine
She took my hand, and started walking back to he shore
All the prophecies she made were coming true, the earth was headed for war
"if you like you can hold me tight, and then I promise you will feel no pain
And all the waves breaking up against us
They will feel like tender drops of rain"
Her eyes are green and just like the waves on the sea
Underneath those waves, the water is still and running deep
I'd like to dive down under the waves, get away from the storm
I'd like to dive down, in my deep submarine
We're waving bye bye we'll see you all later now
We're waving bye bye to thw modern world
And all the fishes love the boys and girls
Her eyes are green etc...
Richard Lloyd's "Submarine" is a romantic fantasy about escaping the chaos and pain of the world by diving into the ocean. The lyrics are told from the perspective of a man who is captivated by a woman who tells him that she is returning to the sea because it is too tumultuous on land. She invites him to follow her and promises that she will give him all the love that the sea will allow. Her eyes are described as green and comparable to the waves on the sea, conveying a sense of mystery and allure.
The singer expresses a desire to escape the impending war and turmoil on land by diving down in his deep submarine. He wants to feel the stillness and calm of the water running deep underneath the waves. He is enticed by the promise of the woman's love and her ability to shield him from the pain of the world. The lyrics suggest a longing for a simpler, more natural life away from the hustle and bustle of modern society.
The goodbye at the end of the song implies a final departure from the modern world, suggesting that the pair are leaving everything behind to be with the fishes in the sea. The song is a poetic tribute to the beauty and power of nature and the need to connect with it on a deeper level to find peace in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
She says, "i'm leaving now, i'm going back to the sea
She is leaving to return to the sea because it's better than being on land.
There's too much trouble on dry land, if you know what i mean
Problems exist on land so it's better to be in the sea.
If you'd like you can follow me, and i will show you how
She offers to show him the best parts of the sea if he joins her.
And i will give you kisses amongst the fishes,
There will be opportunities for romantic encounters with sea creatures.
All the love the sea will allow"
As much love as desired is available in the sea.
Her eyes are green and just like the waves on the sea
Her eyes are green and wave-like, similar to the sea's waves.
Underneath those waves, the water is still and running deep
Although the waves are active, the deeper parts of the sea are calm and serene.
I'd like to dive down under the waves, get away from the storm
The artist wants to escape life's problems and find calmness by diving into the sea.
I'd like to dive down, in my deep submarine
The artist desires to go deep into the sea to explore with a submarine.
She took my hand, and started walking back to he shore
She leads the artist back to the beach.
All the prophecies she made were coming true, the earth was headed for war
The prophecies about the world heading to war are becoming true.
"if you like you can hold me tight, and then I promise you will feel no pain
She promises the artist will feel no pain if he embraces her tightly.
And all the waves breaking up against us
The waves crashing against them create a romantic environment.
They will feel like tender drops of rain"
The waves will be like a delicate rain shower.
We're waving bye bye we'll see you all later now
The singer and the woman are saying goodbye to the modern world.
We're waving bye bye to the modern world
The artist and the woman are leaving the modern world behind.
And all the fishes love the boys and girls
The sea creatures are friendly and receptive to humans.
Her eyes are green etc...
Reiteration of her green, wave-like eyes and the contrasting calmness of the deep sea.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.