Where I Like to Stand
Vashti Bunyan Lyrics


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The hound bays the sheep graze I'm counting the boats in the bay
As they float they seem to say-â??I'm counting the waves, I'm counting the waves'
The men in the boats they wave to their wives and say
â??I'm counting the hours, counting the hours, counting the hours in the day'

I'm counting the gulls that sit on the waves Surrounding the boats in the bay
I'm counting the miles till we're there Where the sun and the rain and the snow
Fall on the seeds and make them grow
Fall on the rocks and make them crack into pebbles and into sand




Which is where I like to stand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vashti Bunyan's "Where I Like to Stand" paint a picture of someone in a coastal town, watching as the world goes by. The hound bays and the sheep graze, as the singer stands and takes in the scene. As boats float by, they seem to speak to the singer, communicating their own counting and waiting. The men on the boats wave to their wives and count the hours of their day. Meanwhile, the singer counts the gulls that sit on the waves, and looks forward to the place where the sun, rain, and snow help things grow and transform.


Bunyan's lyrics contain a sense of longing, as the singer seeks out a place to simply stand among the changing record of the natural world. However, the meaning behind the song is deliberately ambiguous, and can be interpreted in a variety of different ways. Some listeners may interpret the song as a meditation on finding stillness and peace in a chaotic world, while others may view it as a meditation on the beauty and simplicity of nature.


Overall, "Where I Like to Stand" is a poetic and evocative piece of music that invites listeners to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

The hound bays the sheep graze I'm counting the boats in the bay
I'm standing by the meadow where I see a dog barking and sheep grazing, while I'm keeping track of the number of boats parked in the bay


As they float they seem to say-â??I'm counting the waves, I'm counting the waves'
The boats seem to be singing along with the waves, and I am enjoying counting the rhythmic motion of the waves alongside them


The men in the boats they wave to their wives and say â??I'm counting the hours, counting the hours, counting the hours in the day'
The men sailing the boats happily wave to their wives back home, while I observe and understand how much of their day they spend on the sea


I'm counting the gulls that sit on the waves Surrounding the boats in the bay
I also pay attention to the seagulls perching on the waves around the boats in the bay while I'm enjoying the picturesque scenery


I'm counting the miles till we're there Where the sun and the rain and the snow Fall on the seeds and make them grow Fall on the rocks and make them crack into pebbles and into sand
I'm eagerly anticipating the destination, where I can witness how the elements of nature affect the growth of seeds and the process of erosion that takes place on rocks


Which is where I like to stand
That place is where I feel most content and at peace, and it is one of my preferred spots to stand and admire the beauty of mother nature




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