The Sea
Romy Lyrics

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I fell in love by the sea
The world was on fire around me
I met the girl of my dreams
But she doesn't believe me

I fell in love by the sea
She had her wings of desire around me
Now I don't know what to believe

'Cause she keeps on testing me

She said, "Don't play that game with my heart
And don't say it's love if it's not"

I fell in love by the sea
Oh, that girl has a power over me
My heart burned a thousand degrees
When she told me she was leaving
(Oh, she ran away)

I left my heart on the beach
No, in love there are no guarantees
So I learned to let it be
But I still hear her in my dreams

She said, "Don't play that game with my heart
And don't say it's love if it's not"
(It's not, it's not, it's not)

And I think of her
And I think of her
And I think of her
And I think of her
And I think of her
And I think of her
And I think of her
Whenever I look at the sea

And I think of her

She said, "Don't play that game with my heart

And don't say it's love if it's not"
(It's not, it's not, it's not)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Romy's song "The Sea" tell a story of falling in love by the sea and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The singer describes how the world around them was in chaos, but despite that, they found love with someone who they believed to be the girl of their dreams. However, the girl doesn't believe in the singer's love, leading to confusion and doubt.

The sea becomes a metaphor for this turbulent relationship. It represents both the beauty and power of love. The girl, described as having wings of desire, captivates the singer completely. Their heart burns with intense passion, but when she reveals that she's leaving, it feels like a thousand degrees of heartache.

The singer is left with a broken heart, feeling lost and uncertain. They reflect on the fact that love has no guarantees, and they've learned to accept that. Despite trying to move on, thoughts of the girl still haunt their dreams. The chorus serves as a reminder from the girl not to play games with her heart and not to claim love if it's not genuine.

The song encapsulates the bittersweet nature of love and the lingering pain that can remain even after a breakup. It explores themes of vulnerability, longing, and the power of memories.

Line by Line Meaning

I fell in love by the sea
I experienced the overpowering emotion of falling in love while being surrounded by the vastness and beauty of the sea

The world was on fire around me
The intensity and passion of my love overshadowed everything else happening in the world

I met the girl of my dreams
I encountered the person who perfectly embodied all my desires and fantasies

But she doesn't believe me
Unfortunately, she doubts or refuses to accept my true intentions or feelings

She had her wings of desire around me
She possessed an irresistible allure and charm that captivated me completely

Now I don't know what to believe
I am uncertain about the truth or authenticity of the situation, causing confusion within me

'Cause she keeps on testing me
She continually challenges or puts me to the test, making it difficult for me to prove my sincerity

She said, "Don't play that game with my heart And don't say it's love if it's not"
She warned me against toying with her emotions and falsely claiming love that isn't genuine

Oh, that girl has a power over me
The girl possesses an undeniable influence or control over my emotions

My heart burned a thousand degrees
The intensity of my emotions or heartache was agonizing and scorching

When she told me she was leaving (Oh, she ran away)
The moment she informed me of her departure, she abruptly left without explanation or closure, adding to my distress

I left my heart on the beach
I metaphorically abandoned or left behind a significant part of my emotions or vulnerability at the beach

No, in love there are no guarantees
In matters of love, there are no assurances or promises of a certain outcome or reciprocation

So I learned to let it be
I acquired the wisdom or understanding to accept the situation as it is and not try to control or change it

But I still hear her in my dreams
Despite moving on, thoughts or memories of her infiltrate my subconscious mind while I sleep

And I think of her
She consistently occupies my thoughts or mind

Whenever I look at the sea
The sight of the sea triggers memories or associations of her presence, further emphasizing her significance in my life

And I think of her
She continues to dominate my thoughts or occupy my mental space

The repetition of "And I think of her" lines
The repetition emphasizes the ongoing and persistent nature of my contemplation or longing for her

She said, "Don't play that game with my heart And don't say it's love if it's not" (It's not, it's not, it's not)
She deeply emphasized the importance of not toying with her emotions and claiming love falsely, reinforcing the fact that my love wasn't genuine

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Romy Madley Croft, Fred Gibson

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