Sparrow
eskimeaux Lyrics
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Looking out from the beach among the boats
From afar, I saw two arms
Swing together, then apart
You're a shadow from a jaunty kite
You're a sparrow with the loudest pipes
And I like it
So I took off my boots
From afar you are a wrecking ball
Swaying dangerous and drunk and high and tired
But when I got to you, you stood up on the sand bar
Spinning circles, laughing, dancing
Making waves with your arms
You're a shadow from a jaunty kite
You're a sparrow with the loudest pipes
When I think of you it makes me want to cry
And I find myself thinking about you all the time
And I like it
The lyrics to "Sparrow" by Eskimeaux convey a sense of longing and admiration for someone who holds a powerful presence in the singer's life. The song begins by describing the scene on the east coast beach, where the singer looks out and sees two arms swinging together, then apart. From afar, the person is like a shadow from a jaunty kite and like a sparrow with the loudest pipes, highlighting their unique and captivating energy. The singer takes off their boots and makes their way to this person, who is described as a wrecking ball swaying dangerously, reflecting their wild and unpredictable nature.
However, as the singer gets closer, they discover the person standing on a sand bar, spinning around in circles, laughing, dancing, and making waves with their arms. This joyous display shows a different side to the person, one that the singer is clearly drawn to. The song ends with the singer admitting that thinking about this person makes them want to cry and that they find themselves thinking about them all the time, ultimately expressing their fondness for them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sparrow" showcase the complexity of human connections and the pull that some people can have on us, even when they are not always easy to be around. The song beautifully captures the mix of attraction, admiration, and vulnerability that can come with deep emotional connections.
Line by Line Meaning
When I came back to the east coast
Upon my return to the eastern coast
Looking out from the beach among the boats
Observing from the shoreline amidst the boats
From afar, I saw two arms
From a distance, I viewed a pair of arms
Swing together, then apart
Swinging in unison, then separating
You're a shadow from a jaunty kite
Metaphorically, you resemble a shadow from a lively kite
You're a sparrow with the loudest pipes
Metaphorically, you are a little bird with the most resounding voice
And I like it
And I enjoy it
So I took off my boots
Hence, I removed my footwear
And I made my way out to you
And I proceeded to approach you
From afar you are a wrecking ball
From a distance, you appear like a destructive ball
Swaying dangerous and drunk and high and tired
Moving in a hazardous manner while being intoxicated, elevated, and exhausted
But when I got to you, you stood up on the sand bar
However, upon my arrival, you rose up on the sandbank
Spinning circles, laughing, dancing
Rotating in rounds, guffawing, and moving rhythmically
Making waves with your arms
Producing undulations with your limbs
When I think of you it makes me want to cry
I feel emotional to the point of tears when I contemplate about you
And I find myself thinking about you all the time
And it is frequent for me to reflect upon you
And I like it
And I relish it
Writer(s): Gabrielle Smith
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.