Throwing Snow, aka Ross Tones, first started working with Augustus Ghost, aka Hannah Cartwright, after she first arrived in England in 2008. Hannah comes from a songwriting background, having previously collaborated with Phaeleh as well as singing in the band Masakichi, while Ross possesses more electronic influences - his work as Throwing Snow has gained plaudits from all sides, manifested most recently through invitations to support Bonobo on his forthcoming tour, as well as Thom Yorke’s Atoms for Peace project. Together, the pair shared a mutual influence of the shadowy elements of folk and metal, and it is through these reference points that Snow Ghosts took shape.
They first found an outlet for their music through Black Acre Records in 2011 on the "Lost at Sea EP", and the pair have spent the subsequent two years compiling their debut album through short bursts of writing. Summer 2013 sees the release of the album "A Small Murmuration" on Houndstooth.
Lost At Sea
Snow Ghosts Lyrics
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Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I took a trip down to the seas
Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea…
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea
Mayday, mayday
Hear out the cry and leave me be
The opening lines of "Lost At Sea" by Snow Ghosts describes a trip taken by the singer to the sea. They recount the experience of being surrounded by forest trees, open skies, ocean eyes and skin a honey-salted breeze. The sense of peacefulness and tranquility experienced is likened to the waves lapping at the shore. The singer also describes spending time on sandy sheets and wooden floors, with a slow rising sun being accompanied by the cries of seagulls. They emphasize the feeling of escaping from the world behind walls and doors.
The chorus however, paints a different picture, with the singer feeling lost at sea. The red moon rising, fire burning and the word "hollow" only add to the sense of confusion and distress in the lyrics. The repetition of the assertion, “I am lost at sea” further emphasizes the feeling of being completely adrift and abandoned. The use of “mayday” highlights the stark reality of being lost and in need of rescue. The lyric “Hear out the cry and leave me be” leaves a chilling effect, as the singer appears to be overwhelmed and resigned to their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a trip down to the seas
I went on a journey to the sea
Underneath the forest trees
The journey began in the forest
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
The atmosphere was filled with natural beauty and calmness
Like the waves you lapped my shores
Your presence was comforting, like the waves on the shore
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
We spent time together in intimate locations
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
The days were peaceful and full of nature's sounds
We kept behind of walls and doors
We isolated ourselves from the outside world
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am struggling and feeling empty, with no direction or guidance
Mayday, mayday
I am signaling for help
Hear out the cry and leave me be
Please, just hear my cry for help and don't abandon me
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quicksilver0710
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow (x4)
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Hear out the cry and leave me be
@gogyhearts4378
I took a trip down to the seas
Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
I took a trip down to the seas
Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I took a trip down to the seas
Underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores
On sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries
We kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea...
I am lost at sea...
I am lost at sea...
I am lost at sea...
I am lost at sea...
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea
Mayday, mayday
Hear out the cry and leave me be
@DistractedFirefly
How does this not have more attention...? It's the most beautiful thing I've found all year.
@evelin_r_l
This song needs more attention. It's so beautiful
@quicksilver0710
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow (x4)
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
I took a trip down to the seas, underneath the forest trees
Open skies and ocean eyes and skin a honey salted breeze
Like the waves you lapped my shores, on sandy sheets and wooden floors
Slow sun rise and seagull cries, we kept behind of walls and doors
I am lost at sea…
I am lost at sea, red moon rising, fire burning, hollow
I am lost at sea (mayday, mayday)
Hear out the cry and leave me be
@nebo274
You who post lyrics in comments are the real MVP.
@abdullahaydn3220
how this song didnt listening 1 million? It's so great dude...
@misspoizan
this song calms me instantly... <3
@ibrahimfangary8213
A moment of silence for the people who cant find this song
@sierra_112
In my head it will always be a soundtrack for Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Lost at Sea" Comic. I feel very similar vibe from these pieces of art
@grandpawolf7508
How am i just now finding this? holy shit this is good.
@ahhh6328
Finally this is back up