Saltbreakers
Veirs Laura Lyrics

Serpent tails and flying fish
The sea creatures around her inspire her imagination

Sup up all the wishes
She wishes to absorb all the good luck and fortune from her surroundings

That you sent to the stars
She believes that wishes are meant for the stars

Chinese dragons incandescent
Chinese folklore is important to her, as she is referencing a shining, traditional image

Mirrors in the waves
The water she sees holds reflections that inspire her creativity

I want to put them in jars
She wants to capture the shimmer of the water and the dragon's light in a physical form

With my-y-y saltbreakers
She is using the symbol of salt to represent the ocean and all its creatures

Ringing all the underwater
The power of the ocean is represented by the ringing of bells, reminding her of a holy presence

Underwater, underwater bells
The sound of the bells represents the tranquility and mystery of the underwater world

Saltbreakers
A nickname for the ocean and all its creatures

Look inside a space
She encourages listeners to look into the vast emptiness of the ocean to find meaning and inspiration

and you can tell
By looking deeper, one may discover something new about themselves and the world around them

What you need to sow
She is encouraging her listeners to take what they've learned and put it into action

What you need to know by any means
She emphasizes the importance of learning and self-discovery by any means necessary

You will not burn me up
She refuses to let any negative force destroy her spirit

Though I've dreamed nightly of your face
She acknowledges that she cannot escape a presence that haunts her dreams

And walk the streets of my life
She continues to live her life despite the challenges she faces

With your singing in my silent brain
The haunting presence is always with her, singing in the back of her mind

You cannot burn me up
She reiterates her strength and resilience

I'm a falling leaf who keeps her green
She is delicate but determined to maintain her beauty despite adversity

And don't forget I've got my
She has a plan and is prepared despite the challenges she faces

Trusty bag of oh-oh-oh
She has her own secrets and methods to protect herself

Saltbreakers
The ocean creatures she identifies with

Flashing in the night
The power of the ocean is strongest during the darkest moments

Flashing all around my arms
She feels that the power of the ocean is physically and emotionally surrounding her

Throwing me down
The force of the ocean can be overwhelming and overpowering

Turning on the fireflies
She is captivated by the bioluminescent creatures within the ocean

The ebb and the flood
The rise and fall of the ocean can create change and transformation

Clearing all the channels of your heart
She believes in the ocean's power to cleanse and renew the heart

Bleached by the dark
In moments of darkness, she can still find beauty and inspiration

Oceans of clouds
The experiences she goes through can be vast and difficult to overcome

Rainstorms of ash
The difficulties she faces often make her feel suffocated and helpless

Stars on the ground
Despite the chaos and confusion, there are moments of clarity and hope

Floating like a butterfly
She is light and free despite the challenges she faces

Stinging like a bumblebee
She still has power and can strike back when necessary

Dashing alright, splashing
She embraces the energy and turbulence of the ocean

O and slumbering
Despite the wildness, there are moments of calm and stillness

Mirror to the serpentine stars
The ocean is a reflection of the stars above and all the magic of the universe