Shores
Seinabo Sey Vargas & Lagola Lyrics
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What′s behind your eyes
'Cause even when you try you cannot lie
And lately I′ve been wondering
Where you hide your smile
I just need to see it one more time
Will you ever tell me what is really on your mind?
I′m moving on
To life on better shores you see, shores you see, be sure of me
I'm moving on
To somebody that′s sure of me, sure of me, be sure of me
See, I'm moving on, I′m moving on
I have always wondered
Why you bite your tongue
Like every single word is on the run
I've always been grateful
Of each and every word
But how we reach the part of no return?
Will you ever tell me what is really on your mind?
′Cause I'm the greatest love you'll ever find
I′m moving on
To life on better shores you see, shores you see, be sure of me
I′m moving on
To somebody that's sure of me, sure of me, be sure of me
See, I′m moving on, 'cause you′re not strong enough
And you can't hold my heart, heart, heart, heart
And you can′t hold my heart, heart
You can't hold my heart, heart, hold my heart
And you can't hold on to my, heart, heart, my heart
And you can′t hold on, heart, heart
(You can′t, you can't, you can′t, you can't hold on to my heart)
My heart, my heart
Heart, heart
So I′m moving on
I am moving on, oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-ooh
In “Shores,” Seinabo Sey Vargas & Lagola explore the complexities of a broken relationship, where one partner is unable to express their true emotions and the other is tired of the constant guessing game. The lyrics express a longing to see the other person’s true self, to know what is truly on their mind, and to see them smile again. The singer is ready to move on to a life on better shores, where she can be with someone who is sure of her and where she does not have to constantly wonder about her partner’s thoughts and feelings. The repetition of “I’m moving on” throughout the song shows the singer's determination to leave behind a relationship that is no longer fulfilling and to find happiness elsewhere.
The opening lines of the song “I have always wondered, what’s behind your eyes…” suggest that the singer has been in this situation for a while, constantly questioning the other person’s emotions and intentions. The line “Will you ever tell me what is really on your mind?” indicates a desperation to know the truth, and to not have to constantly search for hidden meanings in the other person’s actions. The chorus, with its repetition of “I’m moving on,” shows the singer’s resolve to take control of her life and move towards a happier future, away from a relationship that has become stagnant and unfulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
I have always wondered
The singer expresses a continuous curiosity about something.
What's behind your eyes
The singer wants to know what is truly on the other person's mind.
'Cause even when you try you cannot lie
The singer believes that the other person is incapable of lying convincingly.
And lately I've been wondering
The artist has recently started to question something.
Where you hide your smile
The artist wants to see the other person's smile again.
I just need to see it one more time
The singer has a strong desire to see the other person's smile again.
Will you ever tell me what is really on your mind?
The singer wants the other person to be honest with them.
'Cause I'm the greatest love you'll ever find
The artist believes that they are the best romantic partner that the other person could ever have.
I'm moving on
The artist is leaving something behind.
To life on better shores you see, shores you see, be sure of me
The artist is moving on to a better situation with someone who is sure of their love.
To somebody that's sure of me, sure of me, be sure of me
The singer is looking for someone who is confident in their love for them.
See, I'm moving on, I'm moving on
The artist reiterates their intention to move on from their current situation.
Why you bite your tongue
The singer questions why the other person refrains from speaking openly.
Like every single word is on the run
The singer feels that the other person is hesitant to speak openly about their true feelings.
I've always been grateful
The singer has always appreciated something.
Of each and every word
The artist values the other person's words deeply.
But how we reach the part of no return?
The artist wonders how the relationship has gotten to an irreparable point.
And you can't hold my heart, heart, heart, heart
The singer believes that the other person cannot control or possess their heart.
And you can't hold my heart, heart
The singer repeats that the other person cannot control their heart.
You can't hold my heart, heart, hold my heart
The artist once again asserts that the other person cannot control their heart.
And you can't hold on to my, heart, heart, my heart
The artist rephrases the previous lines to emphasize that their heart cannot be held by the other person.
And you can't hold on, heart, heart
The artist emphasizes that the other person cannot hold onto their heart.
(You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't hold on to my heart)
The singer repeats that their heart cannot be held by the other person.
My heart, my heart
The artist emphasizes the importance of their heart.
So I'm moving on
The singer is definitive in their decision to move on.
I am moving on, oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-ooh
The singer repeats their decision to move on and emphasizes their resolve.
Writer(s): Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Fred Pontare, Seinabo Sey
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.