Seasick
Riley Pearce Lyrics
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Where the storm and the sailor collide
Searching for treasure he's to find
But there's something more than a difficult storm on my mind
And it's turning my skin white
And at times I forget where my heart lies
Said you found holes in the walls
Do you get seasick?
Is there someone you miss?
Add another excuse to your list
Calm from our neck to our toes
But the rest of us wants to go home
Abandon the silver and gold
We forget to collect because this doubt has been taking its toll
And it's turning my skin white
And at times I forget where my heart lies
So you steer your ship to the shore
Said you found holes in the walls
Do you get seasick?
Is there someone you miss?
Add another excuse to your list
Oh do you get seasick?
Add another excuse to your list
Oh and I shout it, "Iceberg"
Oh and I shout it, "Iceberg"
So I steer the ship to the shore
I told you there were holes in the walls
You know I get seasick
Because there's someone I miss
Just another excuse from the list
Said I get seasick
And it's just another excuse from the list
Maybe you're just seasick
Or it's just another excuse to dismiss
The lyrics of Riley Pearce's "Seasick" are filled with metaphorical images that convey the idea of being lost and uncertain about the path that needs to be taken. The song appears to be about a sailor caught in a dangerous tide, searching for treasure, but battling with something more powerful - a difficult storm and an inner turmoil. The storm symbolizes the emotional conflict that the sailor is experiencing, while the treasure represents the ultimate goal he is trying to achieve. The reference to the white skin indicates fear, the forgetting of the heart's real home speaks of the disconnection with oneself, and the holes in the wall are indicative of an inner emptiness that needs to be filled.
The chorus of the song speaks of steering the ship to the shore, acknowledging the fear and the presence of holes in the wall, but it also brings up the question of whether the sailor suffers from seasickness, which could also be taken metaphorically as an inability to navigate through the storm. The idea of adding another excuse to the list further highlights the sense of uncertainty and doubt that pervades the sailor's journey.
Overall, "Seasick" can be seen as a powerful allegory about the human condition, where we are all sailors in a way, navigating through the storms of life, searching for treasure, but always battling with our inner demons and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in a dangerous tide
Stuck in a challenging or precarious situation
Where the storm and the sailor collide
Conflict between circumstances and the person
Searching for treasure he's to find
Looking for something valuable or meaningful
But there's something more than a difficult storm on my mind
Dealing with other problems that are greater than the current challenge
And it's turning my skin white
Feeling anxious or frightened
And at times I forget where my heart lies
Losing sight of what's important or meaningful
So you steer your ship to the shore
Taking action to avoid further danger
Said you found holes in the walls
Discovering flaws or problems
Do you get seasick?
Do you struggle to handle this situation?
Is there someone you miss?
Are you dealing with emotional pain or loss?
Add another excuse to your list
Coming up with reasons for not facing the situation
Calm from our neck to our toes
Experiencing peace or relaxation physically
But the rest of us wants to go home
Feeling homesick or wanting to be in a more familiar or comfortable place
Abandon the silver and gold
Choosing to let go of materialistic desires
We forget to collect because this doubt has been taking its toll
Allowing doubts to interfere with our ability to focus on important things
Oh and I shout it, "Iceberg"
Drawing attention to dangerous or potentially disastrous situations
So I steer the ship to the shore
Taking responsibility for one's actions
I told you there were holes in the walls
Warning others of potential problems or risks
You know I get seasick
Acknowledging personal struggles or limitations
Because there's someone I miss
Dealing with emotional pain or loss
Just another excuse from the list
Using personal struggles as an excuse for not facing the situation
Maybe you're just seasick
Suggesting that others may also struggle to handle the situation
Or it's just another excuse to dismiss
Implies that others may also be using excuses for not facing the challenge
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.