San Cisco have spent the last year graduating high school, performing at some festivals and playing round town pretty much every weekend. They have also produced their first EP called Golden Revolver, which is set for release early 2011. Confident with stage presence & strong with vocals, San Cisco's upbeat summer pop continues to impress.
Jordi says: "San Cisco is a place situated between reality & a dream state. It is kind of like a huge cauldron we put all our creative input into, mix it together to make a super explosion of fantastic, wild creations. This is San Cisco."
Metaphors
San Cisco Lyrics
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Waiting at your door
If you want it
I could try and get you just a little little more
I'll break a promise
That I made to you yesterday
I'll never hide from you
I wrote a letter when I met her
And tore out the page
I threw it in a box and
Hid it somewhere far far away
You tell me secrets
And you tell me that you want some more
It's not up to me
To help you settle settle scores
I could take you out in the afternoon
Dodge the sharks as we swim to the pontoon
I know it's a metaphor
I know we are still on shore
Light a fire in our lifeboat
Just to keep warm but we won't stay afloat
I know it's a metaphor
I know we are still on shore
The lyrics to San Cisco's song "Metaphors" evoke a sense of longing and devotion, as the singer expresses a willingness to go above and beyond for their significant other. The opening lines, "I'll be waiting out here / Waiting at your door", suggest a level of dedication and patience, highlighting a willingness to wait for the person they love. The line "If you want it / I could try and get you just a little little more" also reflects a desire to meet their partner's needs and desires, even if it means going out of their way to do so.
The following lines, "I'll break a promise / That I made to you yesterday / I'll never hide from you / Or never gonna run run away", suggest that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own values or promises in order to maintain their relationship. In return, they ask for honesty and openness, saying "You tell me secrets / And you tell me that you want some more / It's not up to me / To help you settle settle scores".
The bridge is particularly interesting, as the lyrics "I could take you out in the afternoon / Dodge the sharks as we swim to the pontoon / I know it's a metaphor / I know we are still on shore" provide a contrast between the fantasy world and the reality of the situation. The idea of swimming with sharks to reach a pontoon is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles in a relationship, but the singer acknowledges that they are still on shore and not actually facing those challenges. Similarly, the line "Light a fire in our lifeboat / Just to keep warm but we won't stay afloat" suggests a temporary fix to problems, rather than a long-term solution.
Overall, "Metaphors" is a song that explores the ups and downs of relationships, and the willingness to go the extra mile for the person you love, even if it means bending your own values or facing challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be waiting out here
I will wait for you outside patiently.
Waiting at your door
I am waiting for you by your doorstep.
If you want it
If you are interested in me, I will pursue you.
I could try and get you just a little little more
I am willing to make an extra effort to win you over.
I'll break a promise
I will go back on my word.
That I made to you yesterday
I made this promise to you only yesterday.
I'll never hide from you
I will always be honest with you and never keep secrets.
Or never gonna run run away
I will not flee from any problems that arise in our relationship.
I wrote a letter when I met her
I wrote down my initial thoughts and feelings about her when we first met.
And tore out the page
I later decided to remove that page from my notebook.
I threw it in a box and
I stored that page away in a box.
Hid it somewhere far far away
I kept that box in a very distant location.
You tell me secrets
You confide in me and tell me your private thoughts and feelings.
And you tell me that you want some more
You express a desire for greater intimacy and closeness with me.
It's not up to me
I do not have control over these circumstances.
To help you settle settle scores
It is not my responsibility to resolve any conflicts or issues between us.
I could take you out in the afternoon
We could spend quality time together during the day.
Dodge the sharks as we swim to the pontoon
We could have exciting adventures and avoid any potential obstacles or dangers.
I know it's a metaphor
I understand that this is not to be taken literally and has a deeper meaning.
I know we are still on shore
I recognize that we are not quite ready to take risks and embark on new journeys together.
Light a fire in our lifeboat
We can ignite passion and warmth in our relationship, but it may not be enough to sustain us.
Just to keep warm but we won't stay afloat
We can only rely on temporary solutions to keep us going, but we cannot maintain our love and connection for the long haul.
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.