The Last Refugee
Roger Waters Lyrics


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Lie with me now
Under lemon tree skies
Show me the shy, slow smile you keep hidden by warm brown eyes

Catch the sweet hover of lips just barely apart
And wonder at loves sweet ache
And the wild beat of my heart
Oh, rhapsody tearing me apart

And I dreamed I was saying goodbye to my child
She was taking a last look at the sea
Wading through dreams, up to our knees in warm ocean swells
While bathing belles, soft beneath
Hard bitten shells punch their iPhone
Erasing the numbers of radon done lovers
And search the horizon

And you'll find my child
Down by the shore
Digging around for a chain or a bone
Searching the sand for a relic washed up by the sea





The last refugee

Overall Meaning

The Last Refugee is a moving song by Roger Waters that ponderously reflects on the harsh reality of refugees losing everything they have, and having to flee from their homes. The song's opening verse encourages the listener to lie down with the artist under the lemon tree skies, taking in the beauty of their surroundings. As the listener enjoys the moment, a shy, slow smile from their partner reflects a moment of vulnerability beneath the warm brown eyes. The artist then goes on to describe the sweetness of love, exploring the beauty and ache of lovesick feelings that tug at the heartstrings.


As the song progresses, the artist shifts focus to a dream sequence where he sends his child off to sea. This is a poignant depiction of the deep and abiding pain that refugees must undergo in leaving behind everything they hold dear as they seek asylum elsewhere. The lyrics describe a moment stretched out in time that embodies the beauty and sadness of life, where the child is wading through imaginary stories along the beach, searching for a relic wash-up by the sea. Amid this beautiful scene, reality intrudes upon the peacefulness, as hard-bitten shells and mobile phones contrast sharply with the beauty of the land.


In essence, The Last Refugee is a song about the beauty and harsh realities of life. It addresses the plight of refugees caught up in forces beyond their control while invoking the love that makes human existence bearable. The juxtaposition of a beautiful and peaceful shoreline with the harsh reality of refugees searching for a better life makes this song a poignant reflection on the futility of war and suffering.



Line by Line Meaning

Lie with me now
Let us spend time together intimately


Under lemon tree skies
Beneath the warm sun and vibrant nature


Show me the shy, slow smile you keep hidden by warm brown eyes
Reveal to me the pleasant expression you keep concealed


Catch the sweet hover of lips just barely apart
Experience the feeling of being close enough to almost kiss


And wonder at loves sweet ache
Be amazed by the bittersweet experience of love


And the wild beat of my heart
Feel the intense and passionate rhythm of my heartbeat


Oh, rhapsody tearing me apart
Expressing the euphoric and chaotic emotions within


And I dreamed I was saying goodbye to my child
Had a vision of separating from a loved one


She was taking a last look at the sea
Saying farewell to a familiar place before moving on


Wading through dreams, up to our knees in warm ocean swells
Walk together through imaginary waters while submerged in subconscious


While bathing belles, soft beneath
As idle figures relax and enjoy the calmness


Hard bitten shells punch their iPhone
Cold and harsh individuals focus on their technology devices


Erasing the numbers of radon done lovers
Deleting the contact information of past and failed relationships


And search the horizon
Looking towards the vast and endless unknown


And you'll find my child
You will discover my loved one


Down by the shore
By the seashore


Digging around for a chain or a bone
Searching intently for lost or forgotten objects


Searching the sand for a relic washed up by the sea
Looking for meaningful and sentimental items brought in by the waves


The last refugee
The final survivor trying to escape the horrors and devastation of war




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: George Waters

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@carolined5975

This guy Mr Waters sat next to me on public transport many years ago such a humble person I am very honoured to have such a guy sit next to me knowing how talented and amazing he is ..
Thank you Mr Waters
A memory that stays in my mind always
Caroline.

@robertmenzies-conacher4930

You should have told him ‘thanks’ 😊

@chandler6351

Just another lost boy who Roger has reached and helped find peace.

@gogigoish

Такую музыку сейчас не пишет никто. И нигде вы больше не услышите подобный эталон искусства. Долгих лет жизни Роджеру Уотерсу.

@Sla-el4gv

Жалко уходят люди, настоящие Люди.

@user-wt1fh9fo1v

Согласен!!

@Sushka-ti6gm

Согласен, гениальный музыкант. Мало кто в столько лет все ещё может писать такие шедевры

@Life.567

Верно, этот легенды, которых никто не повторит. !

@AsherBKNY

Его музыка уже не имеет яркости как во времена Pink Floyd, Как сольный артист он из себя ничего не представляет

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@danslider9014

This album will for me, be remembered as his masterpiece. Not over produced, it just sits.
I love all his output, but I think this album will take people 10 years to understand it. That's the test of a great album.

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