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Water
Second Person Lyrics
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And all of my anger runs red in the sea
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
I will placidly go amid the noise and the haste
And the voices and days all subside int peace
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
Come to me and restore my soul
Make me down to lie
And I'll carry you
If you carry me too
All my life
I am acceptance and I am forgiveness
I will believe this was nobody's fault
Spiders and shadows as long as I live
But I have nothing to fear, I have nowhere to fall
I have no-one to hate, I have no-one to blame
And I have no more shame or deceit or dismay
And I have let go of all of my pain
It's sailing, it's sailing, it's sailing away
Come to me and restore my soul
Make me down to lie
And I'll carry you
If you carry me too
All my life
I stand on the stones and I stare at the waves
And all of my anger runs red in the sea
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me.
The song "Water" by Second Person is a beautifully poetic and introspective piece that explores themes of anger, forgiveness, and acceptance. The opening lines describe the singer standing on stones and staring at the waves while their anger runs red in the sea. But as the song progresses, the singer lets go of all their rage and embraces a sense of calm and acceptance. They declare that they have no one to hate or blame, and they've let go of all their pain. This emotional release is symbolized by the image of their anger sailing away on the waves.
Throughout the song, there is a call for restoration and mutual support. The repeated refrain "Come to me and restore my soul / Make me down to lie / And I'll carry you / If you carry me too" highlights the importance of leaning on others and helping each other through difficult times. The idea of mutual support is reinforced by the phrase "All my life," suggesting a commitment to being there for each other in the long term.
The overall message of the song seems to be one of healing and letting go of negativity. The singer acknowledges the presence of "spiders and shadows" in their life, but declares that they have nothing to fear and nowhere to fall. They have moved beyond anger and pain, and are able to find peace in the face of life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand on the stones and I stare at the waves
I am at the beach looking out at the water
And all of my anger runs red in the sea
I am feeling angry and my emotions are reflected in the red color of the waves
I have let go of all of my rage
I have released my anger and am no longer holding onto it
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
My anger is leaving me and being carried away by the waves
I will placidly go amid the noise and the haste
I will remain calm and composed despite the chaos and rush around me
And the voices and days all subside into peace
The noise and busyness of life fades away and I find inner peace
Come to me and restore my soul
I am seeking spiritual or emotional nourishment
Make me down to lie
I want to rest or relax
And I'll carry you
I am willing and able to support someone else
If you carry me too
I also need support and help from others
All my life
For as long as I live and exist
I am acceptance and I am forgiveness
I have let go of judgment and resentment towards others
I will believe this was nobody's fault
I let go of blame and recognize that sometimes things happen out of our control
Spiders and shadows as long as I live
I may face fears and darkness throughout my life
But I have nothing to fear, I have nowhere to fall
Despite potential challenges, I feel secure and confident in myself
I have no-one to hate, I have no-one to blame
I have let go of negative feelings towards others and am accountable for my own actions
And I have no more shame or deceit or dismay
I have overcome feelings of guilt or dishonesty and am at peace
And I have let go of all of my pain
I have released my emotional pain and no longer feel burdened by it
It's sailing, it's sailing, it's sailing away
My pain is leaving me and being carried away by the waves
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haley
This is my favorite from this band... and the first one I ever listened to:)
tayue
I stand on the stones and I stare at the waves
And all of my anger runs red in the sea
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
I will placidly go amid the noise and the haste
And the voices and days all subside into peace
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
And you come around to restore my soul
For you make me down to lie
And I'll carry you
If you carry me, too
All my life
I am acceptance and I am forgiveness
I will believe this was nobody's fault
Spiders and shadows as long as I live
But I have nothing to fear, I have nowhere to fall
I have no one to hate, I have no one to blame
And I have no more shame or deceit or dismay
And I have let go of all of my pain
It's sailing, it's sailing, it's sailing away
And you come around to restore my soul
'Cause you make me down to lie
And I'll carry you
If you carry me, too
All my life
Through
I stand on the stones and I stare at the waves
And all of my anger runs red in the sea
I have let go of all of my rage
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
It's sailing, it's sailing away from me
It's sailing, it's sailing, it's sailing away from me
It's sailing, it's sailing, it's sailing
Away from me
Simply Sapphire
The sigh at the end totally perfects this song, imo of course
Lspong Anderson
Thank You!
Bit Man
so powerful.
mdcowboy15
Damn, it's so beautiful.
Schakka
someone recomended this song to me and now I'm sitting here - listening to this and wishing I would have kissed that person *-*