Safe
Trouble in the Wind Lyrics
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The ocean calls my name
I leave the sandy guidance of the ground
And float off in the waves
I know that they love me
I know they can keep me safe
I know that they love me
Far away from here
A woman calls my name
I leave my shadow behind
Put my body on the next train
She told me she loves me
She told me she'd keep me safe
She told me she loves me
She told me she'd keep me safe
Far away from here
The future calls my name
I leave my old idea behind
And make on in my brain
Will somebody love me
Will somebody keep me safe?
Will somebody love me
Will somebody keep me safe?
Oh come on keep me safe
These lyrics describe a person in search of safety and security in three different scenarios: by the ocean, with a woman, and in their own thoughts about the future. The ocean represents a natural force that can provide protection, while the woman symbolizes emotional comfort and stability. The third scenario is more abstract, as the person seeks reassurance in the unknown future.
The repetition of "I know they love me, I know they can keep me safe" suggests a deep desire for this kind of peace and protection. It also reflects the human need for connection and support. The repeated refrain of "will somebody love me, will somebody keep me safe" emphasizes that this search for safety is ongoing and perhaps never fully satisfied.
The lyrics evoke a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as each scenario involves leaving something behind and moving on to the next. The line "I leave my shadow behind" suggests a desire to shed past mistakes or regrets and start anew. Overall, the lyrics convey the universal human desire for safety, love, and security.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away from here
The singer is physically or mentally distant from their current situation
The ocean calls my name
The singer is drawn by the limitless possibilities of life, beyond their current situation
I leave the sandy guidance of the ground
The singer is willing to let go of the security of their current situation
And float off in the waves
The artist is embracing the uncertainty of life and allowing themselves to be carried along by it
I know that they love me
The artist believes that the new situation they are entering into will be positive
I know they can keep me safe
The singer trusts that they will be protected in their new situation
A woman calls my name
The singer is being beckoned by a person who may represent a new opportunity or challenge
I leave my shadow behind
The artist is shedding aspects of their old self or past experiences
Put my body on the next train
The artist is actively pursuing the new opportunity or challenge and physically going towards it
She told me she loves me
The artist is being shown affection and support by someone who is important to them
She told me she'd keep me safe
The singer is being promised protection and security in their new situation
The future calls my name
The artist is being drawn by the possibilities of their future
I leave my old idea behind
The singer is discarding outdated beliefs or ways of thinking
And make on in my brain
The singer is creating a new, more current perspective or plan for their future
Will somebody love me
The singer is questioning whether they will be able to establish meaningful connections in their new situation
Will somebody keep me safe?
The artist is questioning whether they will be able to find security and protection in their new situation
Oh come on keep me safe
The artist is pleading for reassurance and protection in their new situation
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.