Child
Sharpe Edward & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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She comes to me, to tell me what they're after
Says it ain't the end boy but you best be careful, careful
Might catch your tail end in a circle, circle
The ocean how she moves in ripples, ripples
In flashing lights I swear she was an old film
Then the color bleeds and she becomes an angel, angel, hmm
Calls out to me like a siren to a scoundrel
The blanket where she hides by virgin lights
Look to the sea where the cotton hits the turnpike
Staring at her needs but I don't have the words right, words right now
If up to me might make her turn right, turn right
Lost another one but she still smiles, smiles
Black lovin' eyes and a stare that sees for miles
Says she wants to be, oh wants to stay a child, child now
And wonders why we ever ever have to die
And I say come on child and I say come on child
Just a touch I'm gonna carry, carry
Another time where our palm shared the same line
The accent of a kiss whispers we're married, married now
It's either love or just the sun in my eyes and I say come on child
And I say come on child
Love love love love love
The lyrics to Sharpe Edward & The Magnetic Zeros's song Child convey a sense of confusion and duality in the singer's mind. The opening line speaks of the "voices in my head" as "shadows", suggesting a lack of clarity or definition. The singer then mentions a woman who comes to him to provide guidance, warning him to be careful and avoid getting caught in a circle, perhaps implying that the singer tends to repeat negative patterns or thoughts. The imagery of the ocean rippling and flashing lights evokes a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere, before the woman in question is transformed into an "angel" who calls out to the singer like a siren to a scoundrel. The repeated refrain of "come on child" suggests a desire for escape or release from the confusing thoughts swirling in the singer's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
The voices in my head are shadows, shadows
The thoughts and doubts in my head are like dark ghosts haunting me.
She comes to me, to tell me what they're after
A comforting presence tells me what my inner demons are trying to do.
Says it ain't the end boy but you best be careful, careful
The presence warns me that the journey is not over and I should be cautious.
Might catch your tail end in a circle, circle
If I am not careful, I might end up repeating the same mistakes again and again.
The ocean how she moves in ripples, ripples
The waves of the sea move like gentle undulations.
In flashing lights I swear she was an old film
When the light flickers, the sea seems like an old black-and-white movie.
Then the color bleeds and she becomes an angel, angel, hmm
As the colours blend and the sea glows, it becomes a heavenly sight.
Calls out to me like a siren to a scoundrel
The alluring sea beckons me like a siren luring a sailor.
I say come on child, and I say come on child
I am tempted by the sea's beauty and feel like calling it my child.
The blanket where she hides by virgin lights
The sea seems to hide under a blanket of pristine light.
Look to the sea where the cotton hits the turnpike
I see the sea where the fluffy clouds touch the horizon.
Staring at her needs but I don't have the words right, words right now
I am mesmerised by the sea's beauty but unable to articulate my feelings.
If up to me might make her turn right, turn right
If I could, I would make the sea take a different path, but it's beyond me to control it.
Lost another one but she still smiles, smiles
Despite losing someone, the sea still looks beautiful and unbroken.
Black lovin' eyes and a stare that sees for miles
The sea has a captivating look that encompasses miles of the horizon.
Says she wants to be, oh wants to stay a child, child now
The sea would like to remain youthful, free and unfettered.
And wonders why we ever ever have to die
The sea seems to question why mortality is an inevitable part of life.
Just a touch I'm gonna carry, carry
A small contact with the sea can leave a lasting impression.
Another time where our palm shared the same line
I have felt a connection with the sea before when I touched it with my hand.
The accent of a kiss whispers we're married, married now
The gentle touch of the sea against my skin feels like a marriage between us.
It's either love or just the sun in my eyes and I say come on child
I cannot decide if it's the sea's love or just the glare of the sun that makes me yearn for it.
Love love love love love
The song ends with a repetition of the word 'love', conveying the deep affection the singer has for the sea.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEXANDER EBERT, CHRISTIAN LETTS, MARK NOSEWORTHY
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The voices in my head are shadows, shadows
She comes to me, to tell me what they're after
Says it ain't the end boy but you best be careful, careful
Might catch your tail end in a circle, circle
The ocean how she moves in ripples, ripples
In flashing lights I swear she was an old film
Then the color bleeds and she becomes an angel, angel, hmm
Calls out to me like a siren to a scoundrel
I say come on child, and I say come on child
The blanket where she hides by virgin lights
Look to the sea where the cotton hits the turnpike
Staring at her needs but I don't have the words right, words right now
If up to me might make her turn right, turn right
Lost another one but she still smiles, smiles
Black lovin' eyes and a stare that sees for miles
Says she wants to be, oh wants to stay a child, child now
And wonders why we ever ever have to die
And I say come on child and I say come on child
Just a touch I'm gonna carry, carry
Another time where our palm shared the same line
The accent of a kiss whispers we're married, married now
It's either love or just the sun in my eyes and I say come on child
And I say come on child
Love love love love love
@3FIGNEWTONEATR
I love this song and video. I see the message of an old man at the end of his rope. He is lost and scared like a child. Just like that first day in school when you are alone and afraid, a friend came to him and brought him peace and tranquility. Really blows the perspective a society has of old people, they are all just big children wanting what this girl brought him.
@EpicMomFail
Robert Shanz I think its directed more at all people and not just the elderly
@ogrodnarelaxsie6990
+Robert Shanz today it was real last day for him;( He was director and drama teacher so good , so wise, so human...he learned me a lot;((
@hector6970
The old man is on his death bed dying when an angel comes to him and sets his spirit free, helping him to remember his innocence along the way to eternity.
@carlosuruguayo
This angel is his friend when he was a kid
@longjohnsilver7986
God bless you
@majczikitaez6414
wow, it was 5 years ago, but i still remember when we do this video. yeah, i am that girl, and now when i watch this i have tears in eyes, becouse this man died, i VERY LIKED him. it was so funny to record with him...i miss these days...
@aBeatlesfan1
Majaa :3 wow! Really?
@gustavosalcedo4547
Wow, 9 years now
@MinistryofFlight
Massively underrated song.