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Starfish
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Some say the sea will one day claim her own.
One day the sea will take me home.
As I lie in the heart of the hurricane,
After shipwrecked days and single
Set sail for further shores,
'Cause I can't stay here in port.

Some day I'll learn to live on dry land,

Some day I'll learn to use my hands.

Some say the sea will one day claim her own.
One day the sea will take me home.
'Cause this starfish is more fish than star.

Oh I'm lost at sea,
And I think you're lost like me.
I'll ? through the cracks,
In the floorboards to the room below.
And time will leave us alone

And I'm lost at sea,
I drift here endlessly.
I don't know what you mean,
'Cause your as lost as me.

And I think I'm lost at sea,
And I've got no room to breathe.
I think I'm lost at sea,
'Cause you're as lost as me.

'Cause this starfish is more fish than star.
And this starfish is more fish than star.
And this starfish is more fish than star.

And I'm lost at sea,
I drift here endlessly.
I don't know what you mean,
'Cause your as lost as me.

And I think I'm lost at sea,
And I've got no room to breathe.

I think I'm lost at sea,
'Cause you're as lost as me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Snowpony's song "Starfish" seem to deal with the theme of being lost at sea. The beginning of the song seems to talk about the inevitability of death, with the idea that the sea will one day claim us all, with the line "Some say the sea will one day claim her own." The singer's vulnerability in the midst of the storm and their longing to leave port show how they feel powerless in the face of nature.

The lyrics then move on to talk about the idea of learning to live on dry land, and using one's hands to create a better life. This seems to suggest that there is always hope, that it's possible to survive and thrive a midst turbulent times. The repeated chorus "I think I'm lost at sea / 'cause you're as lost as me" suggests a theme of loneliness, with the singer feeling trapped and alone, and reaching out to someone else who feels the same way.

The mention of a starfish in the chorus seems to hint at a deeper metaphorical meaning. Starfish have the ability to regenerate lost limbs, and this might suggest a rebirth or an ability to survive and thrive even when things go wrong. The singer repeats the line "this starfish is more fish than star" several times, which could mean that they relate more to the fish part of the metaphor, as the fish are the ones who can swim away and survive.

Line by Line Meaning

Some say the sea will one day claim her own.
It is believed that someday the sea will take those who belong to it.

One day the sea will take me home.
The sea will be the final resting place for me.

As I lie in the heart of the hurricane,
I am in the middle of chaos and confusion.

After shipwrecked days and single
After being stranded at sea for days and alone.

Set sail for further shores,
I am determined to explore beyond what is known.

'Cause I can't stay here in port.
I cannot remain in one place forever.

Some day I'll learn to live on dry land,
I will eventually figure out how to survive on land.

Some day I'll learn to use my hands.
I will eventually become skilled at performing manual tasks.

'Cause this starfish is more fish than star.
The focus of attention is on a certain type of creature that is more like a fish than a star.

Oh I'm lost at sea,
I am wandering aimlessly in the ocean.

And I think you're lost like me.
I believe that you are also feeling directionless and unsure.

I'll ? through the cracks,
I will search for a way out through the tiny openings.

In the floorboards to the room below.
I will find a path leading to a lower level through the floorboards.

And time will leave us alone
Time will continue on without interference from us.

I drift here endlessly.
I am being carried away without direction.

I don't know what you mean,
I am uncertain about your intentions or thoughts.

'Cause your as lost as me.
You are also feeling directionless and unsure.

'Cause this starfish is more fish than star.
The focus of attention is on a certain type of creature that is more like a fish than a star.

I think I'm lost at sea,
I believe that I am directionless and unsure.

I've got no room to breathe.
I feel trapped and suffocated.

'Cause you're as lost as me.
You are also feeling directionless and unsure.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW COPELAND, JEFF BERES, KEN BLOCK, MARK E. TROJANOWSKI, RYAN CARTER NEWELL

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