In recent years, Nicholson has also moved into music production, working on albums for artists such as Angie Hart (Frente), Catherine Britt, Beccy Cole, Sarah Humphreys, Nikki Jensen, Israel Cannan, and the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats. Nicholson was named Producer of the Year at the 2013 Country Music Awards of Australia.
Safe And Sound
Shane Nicholson Lyrics
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A big opportunity
And you wanna disappear
The walls won't let you sleep tonight
You're throwing the title fight
You wanna disappear
The sleeping dogs, the walking ghosts
Everyone gets paper-thin
And every thing's for sale
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound
We know all that we could be
A big opportunity
We wanna disappear
We're learning how to play the part
For lovers of every plastic heart
Everyone gets everything
And it all goes out of style
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound, oh no
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Maybe we'll all be happy again
If everything seems to be out of control
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Just keep us all safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound, oh no
Safe and sound
In this song, Shane Nicholson is expressing the desire to disappear from the world constantly selling everything, including values and emotions. The lyrics begin with him addressing someone who knows that they could do great things but are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape from their current situation. The walls are closing in on them and they cannot find peace in their surroundings. They feel like they are losing a fight they cannot win. Nicholson then broadens the scope of the song and addresses the audience at large. He describes a society where everything is for sale, people are becoming less authentic, and every experience has lost its shine.
The chorus expresses the hope that we will all someday find a place where we can be safe and sound, happy again. This could be interpreted as either the afterlife, or at least a better world in the future. Nicholson seems to be acknowledging that it is difficult to maintain a sense of self and control in contemporary society, but he still holds out hope that we can all endure and possibly thrive in the face of adversity. The song finishes with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the shared longing for a place where we can all be secure.
Line by Line Meaning
You know all that you could be
The potential that you hold should not be wasted
A big opportunity
A chance for growth and improvement
And you wanna disappear
The pressures of life are becoming too much to bear
The walls won't let you sleep tonight
The obstacles in your life prevent you from finding peace
You're throwing the title fight
You feel defeated by life's challenges
You wanna disappear
You long for an escape from your problems
We're feeding prime-time coast to coast
Media dominates our society, influencing our views
The sleeping dogs, the walking ghosts
People are going through life without truly living
Everyone gets paper-thin
The depth of our character is becoming shallow
And everthing's for sale
Materialism is taking over, leading to loss of values and priorities
Under the sunlight and over the ground
In this world, where everything is tangible
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Perhaps we can find comfort and security
Maybe we'll all be happy again
Perhaps we can find joy and fulfillment
If everything seems to be out of control
When life spirals out of one's hands
Losing the heart in search of the soul
People have forgotten what truly gives their life purpose
Just keep us all safe and sound
May we find a sense of security, protection and stability
We know all that we could be
Each individual is aware of their potential
A big opportunity
A chance to achieve personal goals and dreams
We wanna disappear
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape the pressures of life
We're learning how to play the part
Acting in a way that society deems acceptable or appealing
For lovers of every plastic heart
Appealing to a society where people focus on artificial and superficial things
Everyone gets everything
Mass consumerism has left people unsatisfied
And it all goes out of style
Trends come and go, and so do people's interests
Under the sunlight and over the ground
Living in a world of superficiality and materialism
Maybe we'll all be safe and sound
Finding security in the insecure
Maybe we'll all be happy again
Finding joy amongst chaos
If everything seems to be out of control
During times of uncertainty
Losing the heart in search of the soul
Feeling a loss of identity and purpose
Just keep us all safe and sound, oh no
Hoping to find a sense of security and protection
Safe and sound, oh no
A plea to feel secure and protected
Safe and sound
A final plea for a sense of security and stability
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHANE ANTHONY NICHOLSON, WALLY GAGEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Nelson
This sounds like a massive hit. Why wasn’t it? And this one does sound like Neil Finn!
Erik Saari SaariNotsorry
like it - reminds me of Neil Finn. Just got his CD and it is consistent, but safe. nothing groundbreaking, but very good.
starskyhutch28
not bad! :)