The album "From the Wreckage" glows with a rootsy golden tone that encompasses everything from indie-folk, to alt-country, to blues-rock to Southern psychedelia. The raucous first single “With Your Two Hands” sounds like it could have been written during an impromptu back-porch jam session.
From The Wreckage Build a Home
The Wind and the Wave Lyrics
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Right down to Jalama beach and even though we missed the sunset
We jumped over barbed wire and cacti
Just to fall into the sea, skinny dipping' youngin's, you and I
We're built to last
We're built to last
We're built to last
Well now it's clear you're the wind and I'm the wave
Oh together we can brave all the things we never knew
So I'm making room on a boat I built for one
We can sail into the sun, till our skin's as tough as diamonds
We're built to last
We're built to last
Oh, We're built to last
We're built to last
Oh We're built to last
We're built to last
If our ship does sink we will follow it like stones
From the wreckage build a home
From the wreckage build a home
We're built to last
We're built to last
Oh, We're built to last
We're built to last
Oh We're built to last
We're built to last
The first verse of “From The Wreckage Build a Home” by The Wind and the Wave describes a reckless adventure taken by two young people, racing down a road easily identifiable by the abundance of crosses lining it. The destination is Jalama beach, where although they missed the sunset, they scaled over barbed wire and cacti just to plunge themselves into the sea, skinny dipping. The chorus of “We’re built to last” is repeated throughout the song and affirms the durability of the two characters in the story.
The second verse is where the title of the song, “From The Wreckage Build a Home,” is first referenced, and the strength of the two characters is reiterated. The singer suggests that the two characters are like a “wind” and a “wave” - complementary elements that can handle any challenge together. The chorus is repeated again.
The final verse suggests that the two lovers’ connection is unbreakable, even if their metaphorical ship were to sink, they would follow it until they could build a home from the wreckage. The song seems to be about two people who may not know what the future holds for them, but they take comfort in the fact that they can rely on each other. Ultimately, the song is an ode to the power of true love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
We were racing down a road littered with crosses
We took a path filled with obstacles and challenges.
Right down to Jalama beach and even though we missed the sunset
We didn't give up and kept going until we reached the beach, even if we didn't make it in time to see the sunset.
We jumped over barbed wire and cacti
We overcame physical obstacles, willing to do what it takes to reach our destination.
Just to fall into the sea, skinny dipping' youngin's, you and I
We shared a moment of vulnerability and freedom, just the two of us.
We're built to last
We are strong and resilient, capable of enduring whatever life throws at us.
Well now it's clear you're the wind and I'm the wave
We are different but complement each other perfectly, like the wind and the wave.
Oh together we can brave all the things we never knew
Together, we have the strength to face the unknown and overcome anything.
So I'm making room on a boat I built for one
I am willing to let go of my independence and make space for you in my life.
We can sail into the sun, till our skin's as tough as diamonds
We can embark on a journey together, facing the challenges ahead and growing stronger as a result.
If our ship does sink we will follow it like stones
Even if we face failure or setback, we will stick together and face it head-on.
From the wreckage build a home
We will use our experiences and hardships to build a foundation for a bright future together.
Oh We're built to last
Reinforcing the strength and endurance of our love and relationship.
We're built to last
Reinforcing the strength and endurance of our love and relationship.
Oh, We're built to last
Reinforcing the strength and endurance of our love and relationship.
We're built to last
Reinforcing the strength and endurance of our love and relationship.
Oh We're built to last
Reinforcing the strength and endurance of our love and relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICIA LYNN DREW, DWIGHT A. BAKER
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