Southbound
Semisane Lyrics


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Is there something that l should know
Is there something that I should say
Is there somewhere that I should go
Is there some way

Is there something that I should show
First you ask me and then you know
Is there somewhere beyond the sea where I should be
I should be

Which way is south
Which way the sun begins to fade
I look to the west
Still there is nowhere left to go
Oh, no

Is there something that I should feel
Is there something that I should hear
Is there somewhere beyond the sea where I should be

For I can sit in the tall green grass
I'm counting people that walk on past
Through my eyes I can feel the world calling to me
To the sea

Which way is south
Which way the sun begins to fade
I look to the west
Still there is nowhere left to go

Which way is south
Which way the sun begins to fade
I look to the west
Still there is nowhere left to go
Oh, no

Which way is south
I look to the west

Which way is south
I look to the west





Which way is south
I look to the west

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Semisane's song "Southbound" convey a sense of restlessness and a desire to escape. The singer appears to be seeking guidance regarding which direction to take and where to go. He wonders if he should show something or feel something or hear something in order to gain clarity. He even contemplates the idea of going somewhere beyond the sea. In the chorus, he repeatedly asks "Which way is south?" indicating uncertainty about the path he should take.


The lines "For I can sit in the tall green grass/ I'm counting people that walk on past" suggest that the singer is in a state of introspection, watching the world go by but feeling disconnected from it. However, he can feel the call of the world to the sea, and it's as though he is pulled towards the south, perhaps in search of a new beginning.


The repetition of the chorus towards the end of the song emphasises the singer's confusion and his inability to make a decision. The song's poetic language and use of imagery create a sense of yearning and longing. Ultimately, "Southbound" is a song about being lost and searching for direction.


Line by Line Meaning

Is there something that l should know
Are there things that I am not aware of?


Is there something that I should say
Do I need to express something?


Is there somewhere that I should go
Do I need to be in another place?


Is there some way
Do I need to take some action?


Is there something that I should show
Do I need to demonstrate something?


First you ask me and then you know
You need to ask to learn.


Is there somewhere beyond the sea where I should be
Is there a place that is right for me elsewhere?


Which way is south
What direction will take me to where I need to be?


Which way the sun begins to fade
As the sun sets on this chapter of my life.


I look to the west
I am searching for something.


Still there is nowhere left to go
I still have not found what I'm looking for.


Is there something that I should feel
Am I supposed to be experiencing certain emotions?


Is there something that I should hear
Is there a message or sound that I need to be aware of?


For I can sit in the tall green grass
I can take a moment to enjoy nature.


I'm counting people that walk on past
Watching life pass me by.


Through my eyes I can feel the world calling to me
The world is inviting me to explore it.


To the sea
Perhaps the answer is waiting for me in the vastness of the sea.


Oh, no
Expressing disappointment.




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Comments from YouTube:

Eon Engelbrecht

Thanks for sharing Martin. Tikara was incredible. She sadly passed in 2019 :'(

Martin KJ Kellerman

What????? Oh my... didn't know that... what a shocker. I'm living in Ireland so won't know