The Rock
Sure Conviction Lyrics
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Liffengren/P. Liffengren)
Standing near the waters' shore - I can see to the other side
Waves are tossing back & forth - A rock's in the midst of the tide
Standing strong all by itself - The rock's sticking out of the sea
If I cross I can rest there - The rock will always protect me
I get out - on the waters - My eyes are focused on the rock
I look around - at the waves - I'm starting to sink, I need help
Save me I'm dying - Someone take my hand
Save me I'm drowning - I'm a sinking man
I closed my eyes as I swam
I prayed and hoped I wouldn't die
A wave caught me and tossed me
I knew this was the end of my life
Oh I thought that I was dreaming
Because when I opened my eyes
I landed on the rock safely
To my amazement and surprise
Save me I was sinking - Save me I was dying
Save me, Save me - The rock saved my life
Save me I was sinking - Save me I was dying
The song "The Rock" by Sure Conviction describes an emotional experience of relying on a rock as a symbol of stability and protection. During the song, the singer stands by the shore, wondering about the other side of the water, and sees a rock amidst the waves. The rock becomes a symbol of hope for the singer, who decides to cross the water, seemingly trusting the rock to protect him. As he crosses, however, he starts to sink, and he desperately prays for help. Suddenly, a wave catches him and tosses him onto the rock, saving him.
The lyrics of "The Rock" are rich with symbolism and metaphor. The rock represents a source of stability, safety, and hope, something that we can rely on when we feel like we are sinking. In this song, the singer is facing a life-threatening situation on his own, and he realizes that he needs something greater than himself to survive. He turns to the rock as a symbol of faith and trust, and in the end, the rock saves his life. This song is a beautiful reminder that we all need something to hold on to in life, something that can keep us afloat when we feel like we are drowning.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing near the waters' shore - I can see to the other side
Standing by the beach, I am able to clearly see what's on the other side
Waves are tossing back & forth - A rock's in the midst of the tide
The waves are moving in a chaotic manner and amidst all that, there is a rock
Standing strong all by itself - The rock's sticking out of the sea
The rock stands firm even when it's alone, and emerges out of the water
If I cross I can rest there - The rock will always protect me
If I make it across the water, I can find solace and security on the rock
I get out - on the waters - My eyes are focused on the rock
I venture out onto the water, and my eyes are locked onto the rock
I look around - at the waves - I'm starting to sink, I need help
I glance at the waves and notice that I'm beginning to sink, in desperate need of aid
Save me I'm drowning - I'm a sinking man
I'm on the brink of drowning and need someone's assistance
Save me I'm dying - Someone take my hand
I'm on the verge of death and need someone to take hold of me
Save me I'm drowning - I'm a sinking man
I'm still drowning and need to be saved before it's too late
I closed my eyes as I swam
I shut my eyes while swimming
I prayed and hoped I wouldn't die
I implored and anticipated that I wouldn't succumb to death
A wave caught me and tossed me
A wave swept me up and hurled me to and fro
I knew this was the end of my life
I was certain that this was the conclusion of my life
Oh I thought that I was dreaming
I was under the impression that what was happening was unreal
Because when I opened my eyes
As I uncovered my eyes
I landed on the rock safely
I made it to the rock unharmed
To my amazement and surprise
I was taken aback and astounded
Save me I was sinking - Save me I was dying
I was still drowning and needed to be rescued
Save me, Save me - The rock saved my life
The rock rescued me and came to my aid
Save me I was sinking - Save me I was dying
I was still in need of rescue as I was on the verge of drowning and death
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@FIREHOUSE731F
Such a great song
@danielberthelette2489
when I heard this cd from sure conviction many years ago it blew me away, this is a GREAT record
@eaglechildkeys
This band is really awesome. Their sound is pure 1989 instead 1995.
@bassistdave109
my hats are off sure conviction watcch it go
@redhyper1
Ha! Couldnt agree with you more. This album is damn awesome!
@kimmieeichelt9357
OH MY GOSH!!!! Lost this CD years ago - can't find a copy just found it here!!!!!! THANKS FOR loading - LOVE this band - LOVE the lyrics! Also Thanks to Chelsea and Jayden for saying "DUH - it's on YouTube" :)
@nathanielmartin1194
good band, hope that they come out with a new album!!!