he is 2 me… Read Full Bio ↴land & sea consists one man from the southern part of sweden.
he is 2 meters tall and has taken part in every season of the finnish
tv-show "the gladiators", as both contender & gladiator.
he likes to travel also, to see the world. at this point he has conquered
the southern part of sweden; skåne, the great northern part; norrland,
& is now trying to balance the capitol of sweden on his shoulders.
most of the times he sings to himself. occasionally friends join in.
the sounds & words come from improvisation & are captured on tapes & computers.
Lighthouse
land & sea Lyrics
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It just refused to shine
Your heart is like a lighthouse
Burning brightly for the blind
Your light creates more darkness
I'm the shadows on the stone
As dark as my heart beating
Now my voice is what you don't remember
Waves they climb and fall
Surround you
Your light is a beating heart
Inside you
The light is a burning star
The lighthouse stands alone
They see your light and go
The lighthouse stands alone
I washed up years ago
I tell you the worst of me
But try to show the best
With every wave I'm drowning
With every broken sail I rest beside you
I rest beside you
Waves they climb and fall
Surround you
Your light is a beating heart
Inside you
The light is a burning star
The lighthouse stands alone
They see your light and go
The lighthouse stands alone
I washed up years ago
Waves they climb and fall
Surround you
Your light is a beating heart
Inside you
The light is a burning star
The lighthouse stands alone
They see your light and go
The lighthouse stands alone
I washed up years ago
The lyrics to "Lighthouse" by Land & Sea explore the theme of inner light and darkness, along with the metaphor of a lighthouse. The song speaks of a person with a light inside them that refuses to shine. This could refer to someone who feels emotionally closed off or guarded, unable to express their true self. Their heart is compared to a lighthouse, symbolizing a beacon of hope and guidance for others. However, the light they emit creates more darkness, suggesting that their own struggles and inner turmoil overshadow their ability to help others.
The singer acknowledges their own darkness and shadows, expressing a sense of guilt or remorse in their heart. They imply that their voice is not remembered, hinting at past mistakes or failures that have caused them to be forgotten. The repetition of "the lighthouse stands alone" emphasizes the isolation and loneliness felt by the singer.
The second verse continues with the theme of the singer confessing their flaws while striving to show their best side. They describe themselves as drowning with every wave, a metaphor for being overwhelmed by life's challenges. The broken sail represents their vulnerability and the need for support. Despite this, they find comfort in being alongside the person they address, assuring them that they rest beside them.
Overall, "Lighthouse" delves into the complexities of human emotions, the struggle between light and darkness within oneself, and the desire for connection despite past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a light inside you
Each person has a metaphorical light or spark within them
It just refused to shine
Sometimes, that inner light may not be visible or expressed
Your heart is like a lighthouse
Your inner self, particularly your emotions and feelings, can be compared to a lighthouse
Burning brightly for the blind
Your emotions and feelings shine vividly, particularly for those who cannot see or understand them
Your light creates more darkness
The more you express your inner light, the more it brings attention to the darkness or flaws within you
I'm the shadows on the stone
The singer sees themselves as the darkness or negative aspects that overshadow the person's inner light
As dark as my heart beating
The singer describes their heart as dark and implies that their actions or intentions are also negative
Now my voice is what you don't remember
The artist's words or presence have been forgotten or ignored by the person
Waves they climb and fall
The natural pattern of waves rising and descending
Surround you
The waves symbolize challenges or difficulties that surround the person
Your light is a beating heart
Your inner light is compared to a heart that is alive and active
Inside you
The inner light is within the person, deep within their being
The light is a burning star
The inner light is described as a powerful, radiant star
The lighthouse stands alone
The lighthouse represents the person, standing tall and isolated, taking care of their inner light
They see your light and go
Others may observe or appreciate the person's inner light, but they ultimately move on
I washed up years ago
The artist implies that they have been lost or adrift for a long time, possibly emotionally or mentally
I tell you the worst of me
The artist reveals or confesses their most negative qualities or experiences
But try to show the best
Despite their flaws, the singer attempts to display their positive aspects or intentions
With every wave I'm drowning
The challenges or difficulties the singer faces become overwhelming, causing them to struggle or feel overwhelmed
With every broken sail I rest beside you
Despite facing obstacles, the artist finds solace or support in the person, symbolized by resting beside them
Waves they climb and fall
Once again, referring to the pattern of waves rising and descending
Surround you
The challenges or difficulties continue to encircle the person
Your light is a beating heart
Reiterating that the inner light is like a vibrant, alive heart
Inside you
Emphasizing that the inner light remains within the person
The light is a burning star
Reaffirming that the inner light is a powerful and radiant star
The lighthouse stands alone
Once again, highlighting the isolation of the person taking care of their inner light
They see your light and go
Others may briefly notice or appreciate the person's inner light but ultimately move on
The lighthouse stands alone
The person continues to stand strong, regardless of others coming and going
I washed up years ago
Repeating the sentiment of feeling lost or adrift for a significant period
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Mark Butt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BrokenCurtain
Lighthouse guardians have traditionally put lighthouses in three categories:
- Paradise / Heaven: a lighthouse located on the mainland or on an island with a village or other settlement, where contact with other humans was the norm.
- Purgatory: a lighthouse located on a small island off the coast of the mainland, removed from society, but still not completely isolated. A keeper stationed on such a post would still be able to receive visitors, like fishermen from a nearby village - or take a boat to return back to civilization and stock up on supplies.
- Hell: a lighthouse located on a remote island far from civilization, or a rock in the middle of the sea. Basically a prison, completely isolated and fully dependent on a supply ship.
Deliveryguy
I wonder could they fish off the lighthouse.
vilstef
Hell-Stannard Rock Light, on a reef on Lake Superior, 24 miles from land. A cold and miserable post, but an engineering marvel.
Geoff Wright
It's amazing how light houses resist the force that the sea can generate and still stand.
esoteric kalidescope
Imagine having to build one with all that going on
ledger35
It’s the people that don’t survive. I love lighthouses, we have many in Florida.
Michael Costa
@esoteric kalidescope that’s what I was thinking
lynnl
Love lighthouses. Especially for the reason you stated.
certaindiaster59
Some of them literally defy the laws of physics! I can’t help but wonder, how the f are they still standing? Not only are they still standing, they are still structurally sound and safe enough for people to be inside for maintenance, etc… 🤯
Brad Clarke
Man I'd love to be a light house keeper that would be an awesome job. Imaging watching some of the storm up close and personal like these people back in the old days what a rush.