Sea And The Rhythm
iron and wine Lyrics
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The milk from your breast is on my lips
And lovelier words from your mouth to me
When salty my sweat and fingertips
Our hands they seek the end of afternoon
My hands believe and move over you
The waves and the wind and night is black
Tonight we're the scent of your long black hair
Spread out like your breath across my back
Your hands they move like waves over me
Beneath the moon, tonight, we're the sea
The lyrics of Iron and Wine's song "Sea and the Rhythm" describe the singer's experience being with his partner as the sea and the salty breeze. He describes the intimacy that exists between them, with the milk from her breast on his lips and lovelier words coming from her mouth. The use of salty sweat and fingertips emphasizes the physicality of their connection, while simultaneously reminding us of their surroundings by the sea.
The second verse has the two exploring each other's bodies, with the singer's hands moving over the other person's body as if they are seeking the end of the afternoon. The line "My hands believe and move over you" could suggest a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of the other person's body.
In the final verse, the focus shifts to the sea and the rhythm of the waves and wind, which creates a scene of calming intimacy. The singer describes his partner's hands moving over him like the waves in the sea, creating a sense of unity between the couple and their surroundings.
Overall, "Sea and the Rhythm" captures the essence of peacefulness and togetherness that can be experienced between two people when they are surrounded by the natural beauty of the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight we're the sea and the salty breeze
We are fully immersed in each other while the salty breeze reminds us of the vastness of the sea surrounding us
The milk from your breast is on my lips
I have recently nursed from you and the taste of your milk is still fresh in my mouth
And lovelier words from your mouth to me
The intimate moments we share elicit sweet and genuine expressions of love from you
When salty my sweat and fingertips
The salty sea air causes my sweat and fingertips to also become salty, reminding me of our surroundings
Our hands they seek the end of afternoon
We are searching for a way to prolong our time together and avoid the inevitable end of the day
My hands believe and move over you
My hands instinctively explore and caress your body in a way that shows my complete trust and devotion to you
Tonight, we're the sea and the rhythm there
Once again, we are united with the sea and become one with its motions and cadence
The waves and the wind and night is black
We are surrounded by the calming sounds of the waves and wind in a beautifully dark night sky
Tonight we're the scent of your long black hair
I am intoxicated by the sweet aroma of your dark hair, which adds to our passionate moment
Spread out like your breath across my back
Your hair covers me like a blanket, the warmth and closeness providing comfort as we lay together
Your hands they move like waves over me
Your hands gently explore my body, moving in rhythmic waves that echo the sea around us
Beneath the moon, tonight, we're the sea
Under the moonlight, we embody the vast and soothing qualities of the sea, perfectly in sync with each other and the world around us
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pikeconnor186
Lyrics:
Tonight, we're the sea and the salty breeze
the milk from your breast is on my lips
and lovelier words from your mouth to me
when salty my sweat and fingertips
Our hands they seek the end of afternoon
My hands believe and move over you
Tonight, we're the sea and
the rhythm there
the waves and the wind and night is black
tonight we're the scent of your
long black hair
spread out like your breath
across my back
Your hands they move like waves over me
beneath the moon, tonight, we're the sea
@julianvickery8341
"The Sea and The Rhythm" from Iron and Wine’s 2003 album of the same name. https://youtu.be/T0xmMCuRrdw?si=-_MA_ljQdSdB6MYh
Lyrics:
Tonight, we're the sea and the salty breeze
the milk from your breast is on my lips
and lovelier words from your mouth to me
when salty my sweat and fingertips
Our hands they seek the end of afternoon
My hands believe and move over you
Tonight, we're the sea and
the rhythm there
the waves and the wind and night is black
tonight we're the scent of your
long black hair
spread out like your breath
across my back
Your hands they move like waves over me
beneath the moon, tonight, we're the sea
@cacaofree
Tonight, we're the sea and the salty breeze
the milk from your breast is on my lips
and lovelier words from your mouth to me
when salty my sweat and fingertips
Our hands they seek the end of afternoon
My hands believe and move over you
Tonight, we're the sea and
the rhythm there
the waves and the wind and night is black
tonight we're the scent of your
long black hair
spread out like your breath
across my back
Your hands they move like waves over me
beneath the moon, tonight, we're the sea
@azariah6426
When I was a teenager I was dating this guy and he said this was our song and we would listen to it together all the time and while we’re listening to it he told me he was falling in love with me and for the first time I felt love. I’ve been searching for that feeling ever since, but every time I listen to this song it brings that feeling back for a couple of minutes.
@rx7tool
Love you
@ilybbysmd
same but a girl 17 years ago
@jasonkennedy7993
For me it was a girl I was in love with but we never left the friend zone. We're still homies but this song still reminds me how much I love her. Now I'm divorced from a woman I got with right after the other girl and I had that conversation about just being friends..... 😅😂😢
@jasonkennedy7993
Fun fact after we split ex moved into the very same apartment the just friends conversation went down in.
@lotushead_music
I heard this in a vape shop. Can't stop listening to it. Also never thought I would say "goddamn, that's a sick banjo solo" to myself but here we are.
@williamking7765
So body else can sing about shagging quite like this.
@penisde_milo9629
It's true.
@tareqmustafiz5732
Pp
@stevebond7387
The banjo rules on this song. It’s a bit twangy, kinda funky, just perfect. This song would be just right at a vape shop👍🏼