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Possessing a unique style of music that combines a creative blend of upbeat roots reggae with the reverberating echoes of dub, comes a man with no limit for his musical abilities. Stick Figure's music is written, recorded, and produced by Scott Woodruff, a young man from Duxbury, MA.
All of Stick Figure's songs are made by recording each instrument separately, layering several tracks on top of one another in unison.
Stick Figure recently relocated to Southern California and has picked up three new members for the live band, Brendan Dane (San Diego) on bass, Todd Smith (San Clemente) on drums and Kevin Bong (San Diego) on keys. All are incredible musicians and are surely a great addition to the Stick Figure sound. The band is currently in the process of recording their first debut album together, expecting to drop this Winter.
Sound of the Sea
Stick Figure Lyrics
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We're still drinking, drinking from the night before
I'm wishing, I'm wishing right now I was fishing
I'm thinking, I'm thinking but my mind's not listening
I never felt so far away
I never lived before today
It's been a while, since I've seen your face
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
I wanna feel the way I did
I wanna go home. I wanna go home
Back, back to the way it was
I got a feeling, and this feeling won't go away
I'm not leaving, I'm waiting for a brighter day
I'm not leaving, and good things are coming my way
So keep dreaming, I'm feeling like I'm dreaming always
It never felt so strange to me
And my guitar is all I need
It's been a while, since I've been down this road
and it's been a while, and good things come and go
If the sun is getting closer
Then why does it feel so cold
And in the eyes of the world I'm older
And I can't sing it much longer
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
I wanna feel the way I did
I wanna go home. I wanna go home
Back, back to the way it was
I'm just a little bit longer
The music making it stronger
I'm just a little bit longer
My music making it stronger
Just a little bit longer
My music making it stronger
Just a little bit longer
In the eyes of the world
Stick Figure's "Sound of the Sea" presents a complex range of emotions, primarily that of a longing for a simpler, happier past, manifesting in two ways. Firstly, the singer wishes he were fishing, and far away from the sinking boat and his less-than-ideal present, leading to a yearning to retreat to a time where life, like fishing, was more tranquil. Secondly, he repeatedly sings that he wants to go home, expressing a deep desire for things to go back to the way they were before. He's vividly aware of the fact that good things come and go, making him appreciate his music, which he considers his strongest ground, even more. The lyrics seem to hold a deep nostalgia for childhood as well, implying that the singer misses the carefree nature of his younger days. He laments how it never felt so far away and how he never lived before today. The feelings he experiences could be best described as melancholic and pensive, yet still holding onto hope for the future.
The chorus of "I wanna go home" portrays the concept of a home as a haven of peace and comfort, and it becomes clear that the singer is not referring to a physical place. Instead, he uses it to describe the state of his mind when he was truly at peace with himself and life. The verse, "If the sun is getting closer, then why does it feel so cold?" conveys a feeling of confusion and uncertainty, and shows that the singer could be grappling with questions that have no definite answers. The song indicates that, while the past may be gone, there may still be a possibility of finding some version of that same feeling later in life. The ultimate hopeful message is that good things are coming his way and encourages the idea of dreaming always.
Line by Line Meaning
This boat is sinking, down to the ocean floor
Our current situation is becoming worse and more difficult to handle
We're still drinking, drinking from the night before
Despite our predicament, we continue to ignore our problems with alcohol
I'm wishing, I'm wishing right now I was fishing
I wish I was doing something that would bring me peace and distract me from my current troubles
I'm thinking, I'm thinking but my mind's not listening
My thoughts are consumed by the situation at hand and I can't seem to find a solution
I never felt so far away
My physical and emotional distance from a sense of comfort and normalcy is overwhelming
I never lived before today
This situation has completely altered my perspective and experience of life
It's been a while, since I've seen your face
I haven't had a sense of comfort or familiarity in a long time
It's been a while, time to turn the page
It's time to move on from the past and embrace what's to come
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
I yearn for a sense of security and comfort
I wanna feel the way I did
I long for a time when things felt easier and life was more enjoyable
Back, back to the way it was
I want to return to a simpler time, free of stress and pain
I got a feeling, and this feeling won't go away
I have a persistent intuition that things will get better
I'm not leaving, I'm waiting for a brighter day
I won't give up hope, as I am waiting for a better tomorrow
So keep dreaming, I'm feeling like I'm dreaming always
I will continue to mentally escape to a world where circumstances are better
It never felt so strange to me
I am feeling an overwhelming sense of confusion and disorientation
And my guitar is all I need
Playing music is my primary form of solace during difficult times
It's been a while, since I've been down this road
I am feeling a sense of familiarity with a tough situation that I've faced before
and it's been a while, and good things come and go
It's been a while since I've experienced something good, and unfortunately, the feeling of positivity is fleeting
If the sun is getting closer
Despite astronomical reality, things around me are feeling more ominous
Then why does it feel so cold
I feel a sense of darkness and chill in situations that should theoretically be positive
And in the eyes of the world I'm older
From the perspective of others, I seem to have experienced more difficulty than my actual age would suggest
And I can't sing it much longer
I am approaching my limit of being able to cope with this situation through music alone
I'm just a little bit longer
I will continue to persevere, despite feeling worn out
The music making it stronger
Playing music is helping me to maintain my mental resilience
Just a little bit longer
I can handle this situation for a bit longer
My music making it stronger
My love for and ability to play music is helping me to maintain my mental wellness
Just a little bit longer
I can continue to cope with my challenges for a bit longer
In the eyes of the world
When viewed by others
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lorenzocardenas5071
I fuckin lost it in the part where he sings "I want to go home I want to go home."
To me home symbolizes the place where you can truly be free.
For some people it may be a certain place, person, or moment in time. For me, it stands for God/Jah/Infinity.
I'm grateful to be on this journey with each and every single one of you.
Stay safe, be healthy, and do something for somebody.
@stonedphilosophy5326
"It's been awhile since I've seen your face"
That pierces my soul and drops me to my knees.
Lost my dog unexpectedly by car one night 3 years ago...
Lost my mom's in my arms less than 3 months ago....
That damn pain..... Why are we human? Seems to be the only thing to seperate us from the animals...
Not "sin" and choice but.... LOVE or at least holding on to it
@davidjefremov285
LYRICS:
This boat is sinking, down to the ocean floor
We're still drinking, drinking from the night before
I'm wishing, I'm wishing right now I was fishing
I'm thinking, I'm thinking, but my mind's not listening
I never felt so far away
I never lived before today
It's been a while since I've seen your face
It's been a while, time to turn the page
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
I wanna feel the way I did
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
Back, back to the way it was
I got a feeling, and this feeling won't go away
I'm not leaving, I'm waiting for a brighter day
I'm not leaving, and good things are coming my way
So keep dreaming, I'm feeling like I'm dreaming always
It never felt so strange to me
And my guitar is all I need
It's been a while, since I've been down this road
And it's been a while, and good things come and go
If the sun is getting closer (mm, mm)
Then why does it feel so cold? (mm, mm)
And in the eyes of the world, I'm older (yeah, yeah)
And I can't take it much longer, yeah
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
I wanna feel the way I did
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
Back, back to the way it was
I'm just a little bit longer (oh-oh, oh-oh)
The music making us stronger (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm just a little bit longer (oh-oh, oh-oh)
My music making us stronger (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm just a little bit longer (oh-oh, oh-oh)
My music making us stronger (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm just a little bit longer (oh-oh, oh-oh)
In the eyes of the world
@fr33bird.33
Whose here in 2024 ❤❤❤
@OneLovefromOregon
Me!! Watering my cannabis and listening to these guys. ❤
@trishagudeman1648
Meeeee😊
@michaelvalicenti471
*Who's
@terrancenorton6253
Ya boy 🎉
@lynnegood4165
❤❤❤
@costy7713
I don't want much for my birthday. I just want the person reading this to be healthy, happy and loved. Wishing you a good day
@CiscoVoiceTech
right back at ya :)
@Nixie_536
💕🌺💚🌊👌🏻🦋
@XxskiillerxX
YOU my friend know the TRUE purpose of life... :)
May all the love come back to you in different ways.
Con amor desde México.