shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
Beacon Isle
Shortstraw Lyrics
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You're a speeding car
But I still feel safe
Let me be the thorn in your side
As we look to the light
We live to we die
You're the sand in my towel
That I just can't shake
Let me be the soul in your skin
See you through your red eyes
Tell me where to begin
And I dive in
Dive in
Dive in
Dive in
I lost my mind
At the Beacon Isle
Its love suicide
When you're on my mind
Oh, its the way that you taste
The sleep in your eye
You're the smoke that I crave
Let me be the crack in your voice
A deep enough sigh
As we enter the void
And dive in
Dive in
Dive in
Dive in
I lost my mind
At the Beacon Isle
It love suicide
When you're on my mind
Would you be my
Something that rhymes
By the ocean side
At the Beacon Isle
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
I lost my mind (Dive in)
At the Beacon Isle
Its love suicide (Dive in)
When you're on my mind
Would you be my (Dive in)
Something that rhymes
By the ocean side (Dive in)
At the Beacon Isle
The lyrics of Shortstraw's song "Beacon Isle" are an ode to the highs and lows of love, the feelings of safety, comfort, and passion that come with being with someone you love, and the pains of separation and longing. The song starts with the singer asking their lover to be the wind in their face, comparing them to a speeding car but saying that they still feel safe with them. On the other hand, the singer offers to be the thorn in their lover's side. In the chorus, the singer describes how they lost their mind at the Beacon Isle, which seems to be a place that holds significance for them, perhaps where they met their lover or had significant moments with them.
The second verse contains more comparisons and contrasts between the two lovers. The singer describes their lover as the foam to their wave, the sand in their towel, the taste in their mouth, and the smoke they crave. The singer then offers to be the crack in their lover's voice, someone who understands when they sigh and can help them navigate the void they might feel. The chorus repeats, with the singer repeating that they lost their mind at the Beacon Isle.
Overall, the song seems to be about the highs and lows of love, the intense feelings that come with being with someone you love, and the pain of losing or missing them. The Beacon Isle seems to represent a special place where the singer had significant moments with their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, be the wind in my face
I want you to be my guide, my force in life.
You're a speeding car
You come at me quickly and sometimes dangerously, but I trust you.
But I still feel safe
Even with your unpredictability, I feel secure by your side.
Let me be the thorn in your side
Let me be a challenging presence in your life that makes you grow.
As we look to the light
As we seek a positive future together.
We live to we die
Our lives are finite and our time together is precious.
Oh, well you're the foam to my wave
You complement me and make me a stronger force.
You're the sand in my towel
You stick with me and are always present in my thoughts.
That I just can't shake
I can't imagine my life without you in it.
Let me be the soul in your skin
Let me be closely connected to you on a spiritual level.
See you through your red eyes
Let me support you even when you're feeling down.
Tell me where to begin
Guide me towards how I can best help you.
And I dive in
Dive in
Dive in
Dive in
I am committing myself wholeheartedly to our relationship.
I lost my mind
At the Beacon Isle
Its love suicide
When you're on my mind
I am so enamored with you that it's all-consuming, to the point where it feels like it could be dangerous.
Oh, its the way that you taste
You are irresistible to me in every way.
The sleep in your eye
Even when you're not at your best, I am still devoted to you.
You're the smoke that I crave
You are addictive to me and I always want more of you.
Let me be the crack in your voice
Let me be the vulnerability that you show only to me.
A deep enough sigh
An expression of emotion that you only share with me.
As we enter the void
As we move into uncertain territory together, we will support each other.
Would you be my
Something that rhymes
By the ocean side
At the Beacon Isle
Will you be my partner, my equal, my friend? Will you stay by my side in this beautiful and sometimes treacherous place where we first met?
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
Let's delve into our fate, exploring the future together and navigating the ups and downs that are sure to come our way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALASTAIR LESLIE THOMAS, GAD DE COMBES, JAKE RUBINSTEIN, RUSSELL GRANT COWARD, THOMAS JAMES REVINGTON
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Danny Tyson
LYRICS:
Oh, be the wind in my face
You're a speeding car
But I still feel safe
Let me be the thorn in your side
As we look to the light
We live 'till we die
Oh, well you're the foam to my wave
You're the sand in my towel
That I just can't shake
Let me be the salt in your skin
See you through your red eyes
Tell me where to begin
And I dive in
Dive in
Dive in
Dive in
I lost my mind
At the Beacon Isle
Its love suicide
When you're on my mind
Oh, its the way that you taste
The sleep in your eye
You're the smoke that I crave
Let me be the crack in your voice
A deep enough sigh
As we enter the void
And dive in
Dive in
Dive in
Dive in
I lost my mind
At the Beacon Isle
It love suicide
When you're on my mind
Would you be my
Something that rhymes
By the ocean side
At the Beacon Isle
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
Dive into our divining
Divided our tide trend
I lost my mind (Dive in)
At the Beacon Isle
Its love suicide (Dive in)
When you're on my mind
Would you be my (Dive in)
Something that rhymes
By the ocean side (Dive in)
At the Beacon Isle
Balkan Burger Official
We are superfans! We can't wait to rock out to this at the festivals!
DesignRosso
Geez guys - you literally make the soundtrack to my life!
Awesome tune this mates. Lank lekker vibes.
phatome guyxy
Lekka lekka vibes
Mikhail Dippenaar
Such an underrated song - love this band to bits❤️
Tae
Total banger. Love to see you guys back.
Ryan Wulfsohn
I heard this for the first time yesterday- on the radio as I was driving past the Beacon Isle . Nice one guys !
Matthew Nijland
Honestly my favorite song by you guys. That chorus! 🔥
Tia Van Harte
Such a huge fan. This song is amazing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Rachel Wide
🥰 you guys are just too good 😋 keep making rocking music 🎶
And
Great work as always Dolph bois!