Prelude
galdive Lyrics
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Out from the oceanside through the forest
And when I close my eyes
Oh, I see the oceans dry
And when I close my eyes
Oh, I see the oceans dry
The oceans dry
The oceans dry
The song "Prelude" by Galdive features these captivating lyrics that evoke a sense of imminent loss, sadness, and a sense of urgency. The song is essentially about the impact of climate change and global warming on our planet's oceans. The song starts with a mention of the wind blowing, and it being an elemental force that connects the oceanside and the forest. This line refers to the interconnectedness of nature and how each element contributes to the overall balance of our ecosystem.
The next few lines deal with the impact of climate change on our oceans. "And when I close my eyes, oh, I see the oceans dry," is a powerful metaphor that indicates how the artist sees the future of our oceans. The oceans are slowly drying up, and this is a direct result of the impact of human activities on the environment. This line draws attention to the impending doom that our planet faces as a result of climate change.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "The oceans dry" three times to emphasize the magnitude of this disaster. It is crucial to understand the importance of our oceans as they play a significant role in balancing our ecosystem. The song's lyrics have a poignant tone, urging listeners to acknowledge the dire consequences of our actions and act more sustainably to prevent further deterioration of our planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind, wind, wind, wind blows
The strong winds blow from the oceanside, penetrating through the forest.
Out from the oceanside through the forest
The wind travels from the oceanside and blows through the trees in the forest.
And when I close my eyes
When the singer closes their eyes, they enter a state of reflection or contemplation.
Oh, I see the oceans dry
In their mind's eye, the artist perceives the oceans as being devoid of water and barren.
The oceans dry
The artist repeats the phrase to reinforce the haunting image of the ocean devoid of water.
The oceans dry
The repetition of the phrase continues to emphasize the empty and desolate nature of the ocean.
The oceans dry
The repetition of the phrase serves as a somber reminder that the oceans may one day become barren and lifeless.
Writer(s): Osvaldo Rio Nugroho Aritonang, Tanisha Tishawiana Sadewo
Contributed by London F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shinyfireet1
Album is out and I'm here for it. I love Galdive. Let's be here before the "Just a guy without a moustache" clan arrives. This song gave me goosebumps
@lawrencegeorge1201
I say i doubt that would happen, galdive is way to criminally underrated tho.
@shinyfireet1
@Lawrence George Probably. It's a possibility though.
@SeanSubscribe
lmao true
@SupercharIV
Beautiful, a song that can actually make me feel like I’m walking on air
@wherearetheavocados7012
I feel like my soul is floating damn i love you so much guys
@incogniftoar3943
Musical masterpiece.... That's all I could say
@wendysim5020
love all of your songs!
@SupercharIV
This song is a perfect 1st song in an album, almost scary skill
@SeanSubscribe
if you play the full album in order this is the first song that comes out and then in the end of the song theres a melody that connects to the next song which is fond adieu