Dust
The Shalalalas Lyrics
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while i'm walking in the street
the bus is coming and i dream of us
the rain falling seems like dust
Every morning is like a big blank page
that's the good of being young
i'm barefoot in my room thinking of you
I know you think that we should stay apart
but our smiles are linked to our hearts
a different way is really hard to find
'cause i can't seem to get you out of my mind.
In the song "Dust" by The Shalalalas, Ray is singing about Waterloo bridge while the singer is walking in the street. The bus is coming and they dream of being together while the rain falling seems like dust. The lyrics paint a picture of longing and yearning for a love that may not be possible. The next verse talks about how every morning is like a blank page and the benefit of being young is the ability to dream without limits. The singer is barefoot in their room thinking of their love interest while outside they see the beauty of daisies and sun.
The chorus speaks to the struggle of having feelings for someone that you know you shouldn't be with. The singer knows that the other person thinks they should stay apart, but their smiles are linked to their hearts, making it hard to let go. The line, "a different way is really hard to find," shows the search for an alternative solution, but ultimately, the singer admits they can't seem to get the other person out of their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Ray is singing of Waterloo bridge
Ray, in the song, talks about Waterloo Bridge which represents a memory or a place of significance to him.
while i'm walking in the street
The singer indicates that while Ray is reminiscing about his past, she is walking aimlessly in the streets embodying the present.
the bus is coming and i dream of us
The singer is imagining a life with Ray while the bus, a symbol of the passing of time, is approaching.
the rain falling seems like dust
The rain is falling slowly and lightly, creating an image of dust, which represents the fleeting and temporary nature of life.
Every morning is like a big blank page
The start of each day symbolizes limitless possibilities and opportunities, and the artist relates this to being young and having the world at one's feet.
that's the good of being young
The innocence and naivete of youth allow for boundless creativity and exploration without fear of consequences, which is a positive aspect of being young.
i'm barefoot in my room thinking of you
The singer is in a private space, without the burden of societal expectations, and is indulging in thoughts of their significant other.
outside the daisies and the sun
The natural beauty of the world, as symbolized by daisies and the sun, contrasts with the intimacy and the deep emotion the artist is feeling.
I know you think that we should stay apart
The artist acknowledges the possible opposing view of their significant other about staying together.
but our smiles are linked to our hearts
Despite the challenges, the artist believes that their genuine emotions towards each other will always overpower the objections and problems they may face.
a different way is really hard to find
The singer acknowledges the difficulty in finding a different solution, despite the knowledge of impending issues.
'cause i can't seem to get you out of my mind.
The artist is deeply in love with their significant other and despite the hardships and realities, cannot help their overwhelming feelings of love and longing towards them.
Contributed by Gabriel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.