Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
Snowflakes in the Sand
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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I'm big and she's small
She's young and I'm old
The thoughts unfold
If things work out alright with me
Cause sense then everything I see
Is like the crystal in your hand
I'm finding snowflakes in the sand
I'm weak she's strong
She's there and I'm gone
She's real and i'm not
We laugh a lot
The months go and stay the same
I breath your voice and mouth your name
For solace as I cross the land
And search for snowflakes in the sand
And search for snowflakes in the sand
Months go by things stay the same
I breath your voice and mouth your name
For solace as I cross the land
And search for snowflakes in the sand
And search for snowflakes in the sand
The song "Snowflakes in the Sand" by Trey Anastasio is a song that explores the complexities of a relationship between two people who are very different from each other. The first stanza of the song talks about how the two people in the relationship are different in almost every way - one is short and one is tall, one is young and one is old. Despite these differences, the singer says that if things work out between them, everything will become clearer to him, like the image of a crystal held in his hand. This suggests that the singer is looking for clarity and understanding in this relationship.
The second stanza talks about the ongoing struggles in their relationship. The female partner is strong while the singer is weak, she is real while he is not. However, they still find joy in their relationship and laugh together. The months pass by and nothing changes, but the singer continues to find comfort in the sound of her voice and the taste of her name on his lips. He is searching for something elusive, something as impossible as finding snowflakes in the sand.
Overall, this song seems to be about the struggles and joys of a relationship between two very different people. The metaphor of finding snowflakes in the sand suggests that what the singer is looking for might be impossible to find, and yet he continues to search for it.
Line by Line Meaning
She's short and I'm tall
We have physical differences but complement each other.
I'm big and she's small
Our size difference indicates our contrasting personalities.
She's young and I'm old
We possess generational variance based on our age differences.
The thoughts unfold
Our relationship is evolving, and we have yet to see what the future holds.
If things work out alright with me
I am hoping for a positive outcome in our relationship.
Cause sense then everything I see
Ever since we got together, my perception and outlook on everything has changed.
Is like the crystal in your hand
My perspective is as clear and brilliant as a crystal in your hand.
I'm finding snowflakes in the sand
Even though it seems unlikely, I am finding unique and beautiful things in unexpected places.
I'm weak she's strong
I have vulnerable moments, whereas she is a pillar of strength.
She's there and I'm gone
She is present, but I am mentally elsewhere at times.
She's real and i'm not
She appears to be more grounded and genuine than I am.
We laugh a lot
We have a lot of joy and happiness in our relationship.
The months go and stay the same
Time continues on, but our relationship remains constant.
I breath your voice and mouth your name
I find solace in hearing your voice and saying your name.
For solace as I cross the land
Your voice and name bring me comfort while I travel.
And search for snowflakes in the sand
During my travels, I continue to search for unique and inspiring things in unexpected places.
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amandasolberg9403
This was so beautiful!
@BAM5636
Glad to see this song come back