Saltwater Sun are a young West London based five-piece consisting of Jennif… Read Full Bio ↴Saltwater Sun are a young West London based five-piece consisting of Jennifer, Dan, Ben, Rob, and Joel. GoldFlakePaint said, "There’s a ripple of London life trailing its way right through the heart of their debut track; the rush and the clamour, the full-hearted swagger of it all," while EARMILK declared them "the perfect amalgamation of Alvvays and Best Coast."

Saltwater Sun
Saltwater Sun Lyrics

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Lately, lately, you've painted me monstrously
Lately, lately, tell me you're a better me?
Waking in my place,
Taking up my spaces
Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine

Waking in my place,
Taking up my spaces
Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine

Lately, lately, I'm fading I'm feeling year relatively
Lately, you make me the worst I've been
Waking in my place,
Taking up my spaces
Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine
Waking in my place,
Taking up my spaces
Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine

You lost me...

I'm going away, going away...

Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine
Waking in my place,
Taking up my spaces
Laying on the run,
and you're going out of time
Habit on my mind
As you're keeping up the spine

I can't wait,
I can't wait!

I couldn't wait,
I couldn't wait!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saltwater Sun's self-titled song “Saltwater Sun” convey feelings of being overwhelmed and suffocated by someone who is trying to take over one's identity. The lines "lately, lately, you've painted me monstrously" and "lately, you make me the worst I've been" highlight the intrusion of this person into the singer's life, as they seem to be changing the way the singer sees themselves. The line "habit on my mind, as you're keeping up the spine" suggests that this person is becoming a constant thought in the singer's mind, even as they struggle to regain their sense of self.

The lyrics also hint at an impending separation, with the lines "you're going out of time" and "I'm going away." This separation seems to be a necessary step for the singer to regain their autonomy, as they assert "I couldn't wait" and "I can't wait." Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of desperation to break free from someone who is suffocating the singer's sense of self and individuality.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately, lately, you've painted me monstrously
Recently, you have portrayed me in a grotesque and monstrous manner.

Lately, lately, tell me you're a better me?
Recently, have you become a better version of me?

Waking in my place, Taking up my spaces Laying on the run, and you're going out of time Habit on my mind As you're keeping up the spine Waking in my place, Taking up my spaces Laying on the run, and you're going out of time Habit on my mind As you're keeping up the spine
You are taking over my life and identity while I am asleep, and you are running out of time to continue the facade. Your habit of pretending to be me is on my mind as you continue to keep up the charade.

Lately, lately, I'm fading I'm feeling year relatively
Recently, I have been fading away and feeling like a lesser version of myself.

Lately, you make me the worst I've been
Recently, you have made me the worst version of myself.

You lost me...
You have lost me as a result of your behavior.

I'm going away, going away...
I am leaving and never coming back.

I can't wait, I can't wait!
I am very excited and cannot wait for what is to come.

I couldn't wait, I couldn't wait!
I was so excited that I couldn't wait any longer.

Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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