Her first solo album Mantaray was released in 2007 to critical acclaim. It includes the tracks the pop single "About to happen", the ballad "If it doesn't kill you" and the classic "They Follow you".
Sea of Tranquility
Siouxsie Lyrics
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Wash away, wash away
Clues of fingerprints, forensic traces
Footsteps on the ocean bed, walk away
Walk away, walk away
Sky scraping on backs of manta ray
Than granules of sand
There are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
Oh, cool water washing over me
Wash away, wash away
Clues of finger prints, forensic traces
Footsteps on an ocean bed, walk away
There are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
There are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
Oh, there are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
There are more stars in the sky
Oh, a ghost of a roar from a dry floor
A ghost of a roar from the sea shore
From the sea, the sea of tranquility
From the sea, from the sea
Walk away, walk away
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
The lyrics of Siouxsie's "Sea of Tranquility" evoke a sense of calmness and peace, as if one were floating on the surface of a vast ocean. The repeated "cool water washing over land, wash away" is a reference to the power of water to cleanse and purify. It could also hint at the idea of being able to wash away one's troubles or emotions. The "forensic traces" and "footsteps on the ocean bed" indicate that this is a place of secrets, where one can leave behind evidence of themselves but ultimately walk away from it all.
The line "there are more stars in the sky than granules of sand" highlights the incredible vastness of the universe and how small we are in comparison. It could also suggest that the value of each individual's existence is greater than the sum of all the sand on Earth. The mention of a "ghost of a roar" creates a haunting image, perhaps implying the ghosts of those who have drowned at sea. The final repetition of "from the sea, walk away" brings the listener back to the surface of the ocean, suggesting that one can only find true peace by walking away from the depths of their emotions or the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool water washing over land
The soothing feeling of cool water as it washes over the land
Wash away, wash away
The water washes away everything in its path
Clues of fingerprints, forensic traces
Evidence left behind in the water, like fingerprints, can be used in forensic investigations
Footsteps on the ocean bed, walk away
Footsteps can be left behind on the ocean floor, but they will eventually be washed away by the water
Walk away, walk away
Everything eventually disappears or moves on, just like footsteps on the ocean floor
Sky scraping on backs of manta ray
The sky looks vast and endless, like the backs of giant manta rays
There are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
The universe is vast and limitless, with more stars than there are grains of sand on the Earth
Oh, cool water washing over me
The singer enjoys the feeling of cool water washing over them
There are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
The repetition emphasizes the vastness of the universe, with more stars than grains of sand
Oh, there are more stars in the sky
Than granules of sand
Reiterates the vastness of the universe in comparison to the Earth
Oh, a ghost of a roar from a dry floor
A ghost of a roar from the sea shore
From the sea, the sea of tranquility
The echo of a roar can be heard even from the dry land, seeming to come from the sea of tranquility
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
(Walk away)
From the sea
Everything eventually disappears or moves on and there is a sense of detachment
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHARLIE JONES, PETER CLARKE, STEPHEN EVANS, SUSAN JANET BALLION
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Judy Neville
Siouxie has aged like a goddess...Manterey is a magnificent album
carl jules
this song is so original and brilliant, I mean that beat at the end, that salsa feeling coming from the deep blue sea, manta rays doing salsa, what a poetic brilliant combination
Shakespere Zen
Oh this sweet razor blade voice😏..Siouxsie,I have walked through life with you and your music for decades now, and you will haunt my eternal punk dreamscapes forever..💜💜💙💜💜💙(/-\)..
diane sykes
Wonderful comment
Francisco Castillo Quesada
Ethereal track.
carl jules
Perfection, what a finale, the last part of the song is brilliant
Mike Matthews
Great track.
the single trucker
Come give us our dose of Siouxsie Sioux we need a new album and new powerful goth anthems.
arc angelz
siouxsie despises being called goth...no boxes darling.siouxsie has been m.i.a since bowie died...
Jonathan Day
Has this ever been used for close credits for a movie or TV movie? It has a large scale cinematic feel.