The Sea
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It says everything. Explains everything.
And then from then on it couldn't be just like before.
It says everything, changes everything.
So don't just stand there wishing life would fade away.
Don't you go around with anyone that makes you feel ashamed.
I hope that someday you could try.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
Goodbye, goodbye.
Saw your face in a faded light.
Said everything, explained everything.
In home saw you dazed and it comes to you a lie.
You did everything, blamed anything.
But don't you cut those ribbons to take away the pain.
Don't you go around with that same old crowd
That makes you feel ashamed.
Good and bad paradise.
I hope that someday you could try.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
Goodbye, goodbye paradise.
The sea doesn't just exists.
Grays everything, crushes everything
Cleans everything, takes everything from me.
In "The Sea" by Corinne Bailey Rae, the lyrics convey a sense of realization and reflection on a past relationship. The opening lines, "I never knew you were standing on this shore" suggest that the singer was oblivious to the emotional impact and significance of the other person's presence in their life. However, this newfound understanding changes everything for the singer, indicating a shift in their perception of the relationship.
The following lines, "So don't just stand there wishing life would fade away" and "Don't you go around with anyone that makes you feel ashamed" address the importance of taking control of one's own happiness and avoiding negative influences. It encourages the listener not to passively let life happen but to actively seek out positive experiences and relationships that uplift and empower them.
The chorus, consisting of the lines "Good and bad paradise, I hope that someday you could try. Good and bad just some change that you give it all away. Goodbye, goodbye" suggests that the singer recognizes that life is a mixture of highs and lows, but they hope that the other person will eventually embrace these changes and take risks. The repetition of "goodbye" implies a farewell or a letting go of the past.
The verse "Saw your face in a faded light, said everything, explained everything" suggests that the singer reminisces about a moment in the past where they saw the other person's true self or true intentions. This realization leads to an understanding of the actions that have transpired between them.
The subsequent lines, "But don't you cut those ribbons to take away the pain. Don't you go around with that same old crowd that makes you feel ashamed" advises against resorting to destructive coping mechanisms or surrounding oneself with negative influences. The lyrics urge the listener to find healthier ways to deal with pain and to distance themselves from toxic people.
Finally, the line "The sea doesn't just exist, grays everything, crushes everything, cleans everything, takes everything from me" is a metaphorical representation of the powerful and transformative nature of the sea. It highlights the capacity of the sea to wash away and change everything it encounters, which could signify the singer's desire to let go of their past and start anew. The sea symbolizes the force that can cleanse and purify the singer's emotions, allowing them to move forward from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew you were standing on this shore.
I was unaware that you were in such a vulnerable position.
It says everything. Explains everything.
This revelation signifies and clarifies everything.
And then from then on it couldn't be just like before.
Subsequently, everything changed and could never be the same.
It says everything, changes everything.
This revelation expresses and alters everything.
So don't just stand there wishing life would fade away.
Do not passively desire for life to vanish.
Don't you go around with anyone that makes you feel ashamed.
Avoid associating with individuals who cause feelings of disgrace.
Good and bad paradise.
A place that contains both delightful and distressing elements.
I hope that someday you could try.
I desire for you to one day make an attempt.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
The mixture of positive and negative experiences can lead to surrendering everything.
Goodbye, goodbye.
Farewell, farewell.
Saw your face in a faded light.
Observed your countenance in a dim, indistinct illumination.
Said everything, explained everything.
It conveyed all and clarified everything.
In home saw you dazed and it comes to you a lie.
Encountered you bewildered within the confines of your domestic space, realizing that a falsehood befalls you.
You did everything, blamed anything.
You took every action and assigned blame to anything.
But don't you cut those ribbons to take away the pain.
However, refrain from severing those symbolic ties to alleviate the anguish.
Don't you go around with that same old crowd that makes you feel ashamed.
Avoid accompanying that familiar group of individuals who evoke feelings of disgrace.
Good and bad paradise.
A place that contains both delightful and distressing elements.
I hope that someday you could try.
I desire for you to one day make an attempt.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
The mixture of positive and negative experiences can lead to surrendering everything.
Goodbye, goodbye paradise.
Farewell, farewell to that place of both joy and pain.
The sea doesn't just exist.
The ocean is not merely present.
Grays everything, crushes everything.
It imbues everything with shades of gray, overpowering and overwhelming everything.
Cleans everything, takes everything from me.
It purifies and removes everything from my possession.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corinne Bailey Rae
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I never knew you were standing on this shore.
It says everything. Explains everything.
And then from then on it couldn't be just like before.
It says everything, changes everything.
So don't just stand there wishing life would fade away.
Don't you go around with anyone that makes you feel ashamed.
Good and bad paradise.
I hope that someday you could try.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
Goodbye, goodbye.
Saw your face in a faded light.
Said everything, explained everything.
In home saw you dazed and it comes to you a lie.
You did everything, blamed anything.
But don't you cut those ribbons to take away the pain.
Don't you go around with that same old crowd
That makes you feel ashamed.
Good and bad paradise.
I hope that someday you could try.
Good and bad just some change that you give it all away.
Goodbye, goodbye paradise.
The sea doesn't just exists.
Grays everything, crushes everything
Cleans everything, takes everything from me.
Michael Self
I am so lucky to have seen her live 4 times. I went to one of her first gigs years ago when James Morrison was her follow up act. Her voice sounds as pure live as it does on a record. She is an incredible talent and I wish her every success.....
checkrs
i cried once when i missed the chance to see her perform. you're so luckyyyyy
Chisato Oga
luckyyyyyyy
bushbaby 1
This song was inspired by her Husbands overdose death, heart breaking beyond words, Every time I hear this song my eyes well up.
LucyNiu Jaeckel
this was about her grandfather,, I'll do it all again was about her husband
Serene
Her songs are so calm and soft that my brain feels so much pleasure listening to her. I've never experienced this before.
Terry Moran
I could not have explained it any better
Sherry Thompson
I know exactly what you mean I thought I was the only one!
GoldNava
This song and album is just a masterpiece! A jewel in her musical catalogue! You can feel the words potently! Beautiful!
lucy
This song is so beautiful, I really want this played at my funeral. It’s so peaceful and sad ❤️