Beached
Shipwreck A.D. Lyrics
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Pull towards the beach
To make it to my feet
Sucked in and spat out by the beating waves
Pieces of dreams wash ashore with me
On a shame soaked shore is where I awake
No portion of strength lies unraped
No matter what attempt I try and make
Cast away by everything
A parasite spreading disease
A tsunami about to unleash
Maybe now, that's why I'm here
I will make a creature of quarrel
In a puddle of fear
My escape, days if gloom starting to clear
And now I feel it all begin to change
As the forces above loosen their reigns
Castaway
The song "Beached" by Shipwreck A.D. tells the story of an individual who finds themselves stranded on a beach after being tossed around and battered by the ocean's waves. The singer is powerless against the elements around them, and as they try to stand up, they feel the weight of their failures and responsibilities weighing on them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been cast out and shamed by everything and everyone around them, and they feel like a parasite, spreading disease and causing chaos.
As the song continues, the singer becomes increasingly desperate to find a way out of their situation. They are surrounded by fear, and it seems like they will never find a way back to safety. However, in the final few lines, there is a sense of hope and change. The forces above, perhaps referring to the natural world, begin to loosen their hold on the singer. They feel the beginnings of a shift, and they know that brighter days lay ahead.
Overall, "Beached" is a song about struggling with both internal and external demons. It depicts a person who has been completely broken down and trapped, but who refuses to give up. Throughout the song's lyrics, there is a sense of resilience and determination, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing swells bring me to this place
The strong waves crashed against me and brought me to this shore
Pull towards the beach
I am being pulled towards the shore from the water
To make it to my feet
I struggle to stand up
Sucked in and spat out by the beating waves
The waves engulf me and then throw me back out
Pieces of dreams wash ashore with me
Memories and ambitions wash up on the shore with me
On a shame soaked shore is where I awake
I wake up on a shore that is soaked with my feelings of shame
No portion of strength lies unraped
I am completely depleted of any strength I had before
No matter what attempt I try and make
None of my efforts seem to help me escape my current situation
It's not worthy enough for my escape
Whatever I am doing is not good enough to lead to my escape
Cast away by everything
I have been abandoned by everything and everyone
A parasite spreading disease
I feel like I am infecting those around me with my problems
A tsunami about to unleash
I feel like all of my inner turmoil is about to explode like a massive wave
Maybe now, that's why I'm here
Perhaps this situation is meant to teach me a lesson
I will make a creature of quarrel
I will become a formidable opponent for anyone who tries to bring me down
In a puddle of fear
Despite my newfound strength, I still feel scared and unsure
My escape, days of gloom starting to clear
I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, and I know I will soon escape this darkness
And now I feel it all begin to change
I feel a shift in my situation and in my own mindset
As the forces above loosen their reigns
It feels like external factors beyond my control are starting to ease up
Castaway
I am a castaway, but perhaps not for much longer
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.