Ana
The Pixies [Bossanova] Lyrics
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Undressing in the sun
Return to sea, bye
Forgetting everyone
Eleven high
Ride a wave
She's my fave
Return to sea, bye
Forgetting everyone
Eleven high
Ride a wave
The Pixies' song Ana is full of beautiful metaphors and poetic language, but the meaning behind the lyrics can be somewhat obscure. On the surface, the song seems to be about a woman named Ana, who is the singer's favorite person. The lyrics "She's my fave" are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's love and admiration for Ana.
However, the next line "Undressing in the sun" suggests a deeper meaning. This could be interpreted as Ana shedding her inhibitions and revealing her true self, basking in the warmth of acceptance and love from the singer. The line "Return to sea, bye" is another metaphor that could suggest that Ana is returning to her natural state or origin, like a tide returning to the ocean.
The chorus "Forgetting everyone, eleven high, ride a wave" seems to indicate that Ana is transcending her human limitations and reaching a higher spiritual state. The number eleven could represent a numerological significance or just signify a high level of elevation. Riding the wave represents her ability to flow and adapt to different circumstances, free from the worries and burdens of other people's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
She's my fave
She is my favorite person
Undressing in the sun
She is taking off her clothes outside in the sunlight
Return to sea, bye
She is leaving to go back to the ocean or nature, saying goodbye
Forgetting everyone
She is forgetting about all other people
Eleven high
She is up or elevated by eleven levels
Ride a wave
She is surfing or riding a wave in the ocean
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.