Haunting yet hopeful, together Dean and Bradley create luring melodies and lyrics that touch on the universal and the fleeting; those shared experiences that while they’re happening might seem trivial, but go on to become waypoints in the memory of a life well lived. It might be the sudden realization that, when it comes to love, forever isn't all that long. We’re are all on the same ride to the undeniable end, yet with someone by our side we just might be able to go gently into that good night.
Sonically, they approach each song as if writing for the screen. A swirl of melodies and harmonies bring you along on their journey, the sounds they craft at once giving rise to a myriad of mental imagery
Across the Sea
The Sweeplings Lyrics
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We can cast our sail and grab the oars
We could float away and not come back
Darling if you'd just take my hand
Your fingertips can brush the waves
Feel the salt in the air against your face
Freedom is as far as we can see
Darling if you just come with me
Oh, just you and me
Oh, across the sea
Oh, darling won't you just come with me
Here is where we decide
By the setting sun and rising tide
If we stay and fade or test our reach
Darling won't you just come with me
Darling won't you just come with me
Oh, just you and me
Oh, across the sea
Oh, darling won't you just come with me
Leave our note in the old oak tree
Carve it deep so they all can read
The only thing of us that's left behind
Are the words we left there in those few lines
The Sweeplings' "Across the Sea" is a love song about freedom and new beginnings. The singer is inviting their significant other to come with them on a journey across the sea. They encourage the other person to leave it all behind and take a chance on an adventure, with only each other to rely on. The opening lines, "Follow me down to the shore, we can cast our sail and grab the oars," paint a picture of adventure and possibility. The second verse describes the beauty of the surroundings, with the salt sea air on their faces and waves gently lapping at their hands.
The chorus repeats the plea for the other person to join them, with the simple and direct line "darling won't you just come with me." The bridge is where the stakes are raised, as the singer acknowledges that this journey is a test of their relationship. They must decide whether to stay where they are or take a leap into the unknown together. The final lines of the song, "leave our note in the old oak tree, carve it deep so they all can read, the only thing of us that's left behind are the words we left there in those few lines," suggest a wistful moment of reflection, where the story of the journey they took will be left as a legacy.
Overall, "Across the Sea" is a heartfelt and romantic call to adventure. The lyrics urge the listener to take chances and seize the day, all while leaning on the strength of the love between the two protagonists. It's a song that could be interpreted in various ways, from a new couple taking a chance on each other, to a long-term partnership opting to face new challenges together.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow me down to the shore
Come with me to the beach
We can cast our sail and grab the oars
We can control our destiny by setting sail and rowing in the direction we choose
We could float away and not come back
We have the option to go on an adventure and not return
Darling if you'd just take my hand
I want you to come with me and experience life together
Your fingertips can brush the waves
You can feel the sensation of touching the water
Feel the salt in the air against your face
The salty air reminds us that we are near the ocean
Freedom is as far as we can see
We have the potential to be free to pursue our desires and dreams
Darling if you just come with me
If you join me, we can explore the possibilities of freedom together
Oh, just you and me
It's just us, a team facing the world together
Oh, across the sea
We'll travel over the ocean and through the unknown together
Oh, darling won't you just come with me
Please come with me, let's share our adventure
Here is where we decide
This is the moment when we make our choice
By the setting sun and rising tide
We're using the timing of the sunset and tide to guide our decision
If we stay and fade or test our reach
Let's choose whether to stay or explore our potential
Darling won't you just come with me
Let's make this decision together and go on an adventure as partners
Leave our note in the old oak tree
We'll leave behind a message for others to cherish and remember our journey
Carve it deep so they all can read
We want to make sure everyone who passes by can see and remember our message
The only thing of us that's left behind
Our legacy is represented by this oak tree and the note we leave behind
Are the words we left there in those few lines
We want those who follow in our footsteps to read our message and be inspired to create their own adventure
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Commonsense1020
Sing along with the lyrics 😎
Follow me down to the shore
We could cast our sail and grab the oars
We could float away and not come back
Darling, if you'd just take my hand
Your fingertips can brush the waves
Feel the salt in the air against your face
Freedom is as far as we can see
Darling, if you just come with me
Darling, if you just come with me
Oh, just you and me
Oh, across the sea
Oh, darling, if you just come with me
Here is where we decide
By the setting sun and rising tide
If we stay and fade or test our reach
Darling, won't you just come with me
Darling, won't you just come…
Oh, just you and me
Oh, across the sea
Oh, darling won't you just come with me
Leave our note in the old oak tree
Carve it deep so they all can read
The only thing of us that's left behind
Are the words we left here in those few lines
@sheilabritton7669
My niece just introduced me to your music and I am in heaven! I was crushed when the Civil Wars broke up because I was such a huge fan! You have just filled that hole! Beautiful job...thank you!
@elli2590
This is so beautiful and so tragically underrated.
@kevinfredrick9165
Very true
@shuarmyland7781
Ikr, i hope that ppl will recognize talent.
@brendalangley7836
I 100% agree!!!
@mint_vt
When I heard this song for the first time, I'm over the moon
@chaffkell
I can't believe how amazing this duo sings, love everything they do!
@hillxary1413
This makes me so calm and sleepy... I love how it’s calm all the way. Cause you know those songs that are calm and then they are like yelling in the middle then calm again? Yep.
@GuusvanderSpek
This is the most beautiful song ever. No doubt. Absolutely amazing!
@janebrewster9618
How have I never heard of this duo? Watching a Longmire last night and it played. Love them!