Shelter
S-Four Lyrics
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Beyond the door the living world bows in the wind
It's ironic how in this place where everybody ends
I'm just now learning learning to begin
Let it go
If ever anyone needed to learn to live with the past
Let it go
Let it go
A wounded open hand that now becomes an angry fist
And though I didn't ask for this
I don't want to live with it anymore
I think I'm cold but it's numbing the pain
Of words and deeds misbegotten
Frozen fingertips trace the letters carved in stone
Gone but not forgotten
The past is gone but not forgotten
Let it go
If ever anyone needed to learn to live with the past
Let it go
A static heart that bleeds and burns within my chest
Let it go
A wounded open hand that now becomes an angry fist
And though I didn't ask for this
I don't want to live with it anymore
Don't want to live with this anymore
In "Shelter" by S-Four, the lyrics depict the singer lying awake on the cold mausoleum floor, feeling disconnected from the living world beyond the door. The irony lies in the fact that in a place where everybody eventually ends up, the singer is just now starting to learn how to truly live. This suggests that they have been trapped in a cycle of stagnation or dwelling in the past, and are now ready to break free and move forward.
The repeated refrain of "Let it go" emphasizes the need to release the hold that the past has on them. The singer desires to learn to live with their past, acknowledging that it has caused a static heart that bleeds and burns within their chest. Despite not asking for the pain and the burdens they carry, they express a strong desire to let go of it and no longer live in its grips.
The second verse delves deeper into the sensation of numbness that the singer feels. The coldness is both a physical and emotional sensation, acting as a shield against the pain caused by past words and misdeeds. As they trace the letters carved in stone with their frozen fingertips, the singer acknowledges that the past is gone but not forgotten. This suggests that they have come to terms with the fact that the past cannot be changed, but they still carry its weight with them.
Overall, "Shelter" conveys a sense of longing for liberation from the past and a yearning to reclaim agency over one's own life. It emphasizes the importance of letting go, even if it is a difficult process, in order to truly live and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying awake on the cold mausoleum floor
Feeling awake and alone in a place of death and remembrance
Beyond the door the living world bows in the wind
Outside, the world continues to move despite the pain and loss
It's ironic how in this place where everybody ends
It's paradoxical that in a place of finality, new beginnings can be found
I'm just now learning learning to begin
I am only now starting to understand how to start anew
Let it go
Release and move on from the past
If ever anyone needed to learn to live with the past
If there's ever a time when someone must learn to accept and move forward from their history
A static heart that bleeds and burns within my chest
A stagnant, painful, and fiery feeling within my heart
A wounded open hand that now becomes an angry fist
A vulnerable and hurt hand that transforms into a symbol of anger and defense
And though I didn't ask for this
Even without desiring it to happen
I don't want to live with it anymore
I no longer want to carry the burden of the past
I think I'm cold but it's numbing the pain
I believe I feel emotionally detached, but it actually helps dull the suffering
Of words and deeds misbegotten
Regretful actions and words that were ill-conceived
Frozen fingertips trace the letters carved in stone
My frozen fingers follow the engraved letters on a tombstone
Gone but not forgotten
It's gone, but the memory remains
The past is gone but not forgotten
The past has passed, but its recollection is still present
Don't want to live with this anymore
I no longer wish to endure this situation
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: S Spangler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trinity Too
I did exactly the same thing last fall. Bought a cheapo greenhouse to put over my boat to work under - similar thin poles but at least a decent semi-transparent cover for light. I thought as long as I was on top of shaking off the snow this winter I could get the tent through to spring. One bomb cyclone later meant pulling the boat from under the tangled mess heavy with wet snow and getting a quickie tarp over it (how it usually spends the winter). Definitely false economy. Never making that mistake again!
Shoestring Shipyard Sailing
Wow! Sorry to learn of your loss. I'm thinking I should have gone with one of those Versa Tube, portable steel carports and then add steel roofing panels to the sides. The cost would have been at least 4 times more but worth it in the end. 👍👍👍
Marty Rose
Sorry this has turned into a disaster. I've been looking at these and know they aren't cheap and so much work. Hopefully summer weather will be a little nicer.
Shoestring Shipyard Sailing
Thanks, Marty. We just plod along, one day at a time! 👍👍👍
Fish on Bass fishing
Paul when do you think you will be making new sailboat build video’s I really enjoy the build videos and am looking forward to them
Shoestring Shipyard Sailing
I'm hoping to get back to it soon. We've had a lot of rain - almost every day for such a long period. It seems like we're in the Pacific Northwest rather than Downeast Maine!