Salt
portugal the man Lyrics
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As my lips move out all of my words, the way
But this can't be all the we have to wait
Pressing pulling this pains, the way
They listen and listen for all the way
Do you hear the wind child?
Calling out the salt plains
Listen to the wind child
It's calling, calling out your name
I was born of sun beams
Warming up our limbs
Born up from the earth, child
Ahhhhh ahh
No I'll never come back down, down from here
The lyrics of Portugal. The Man's song "Salt" seem to be about the struggles and pain of life. The reference to salt as burying the legs could represent the feeling of being weighed down and trapped, as salt can be an oppressive substance. The lines "As my lips move out all of my words" could imply the frustration of feeling unable to express oneself fully, despite effort.
The repetition of "But this can't be all we have to wait" may suggest the need for patience and hope. The idea that "They listen and listen for all the way" implies that others may be relying on the singer for guidance or answers, yet the singer feels inadequate. The wind calling out from the salt plains and the singer being "born of sun beams" could represent the natural world, offering solace or understanding.
The lines "No I'll never come back down, down from here" could represent the idea of never giving up or giving in to negative feelings or circumstances. Overall, the song seems to offer a message of persistence and hope even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
My legs are all buried in salt, the way
I feel like I'm stuck and can't move forward in life due to the weight of my past mistakes and regrets.
As my lips move out all of my words, the way
I struggle to express myself and communicate clearly because of the burden of my past experiences.
But this can't be all the we have to wait
I hope that life has more in store for me than just struggling with the weight of my past.
Pressing pulling this pains, the way
I feel like there are forces in my life that are both pushing me forward and holding me back at the same time.
They listen and listen for all the way
Despite my struggles, I keep persevering and hoping for better things in life.
But this can't be all we have to wait
I refuse to believe that my current struggles are all that life has in store for me.
Do you hear the wind child?
There is a feeling of restlessness and yearning for something more in life.
Calling out the salt plains
This feeling of restlessness is symbolized by the wind calling to the vast, barren salt flats.
Listen to the wind child
I am urging myself to pay attention to this feeling and not ignore it.
It's calling, calling out your name
This feeling is personal and specific to me, and it is calling me to take action.
I was born of sun beams
I feel a sense of warmth and positivity that comes from my own inner strength and resilience.
Warming up our limbs
This warmth is a physical and emotional sensation that gives me energy to keep going.
Born up from the earth, child
I am rooted in the world and in touch with the natural forces of life around me, giving me a sense of connection and purpose.
Ahhhhh ahh
This is a spontaneous and joyful expression of life energy and vitality.
No I'll never come back down, down from here
I have a sense of determination and resilience that will keep me moving forward in life, no matter what challenges I face.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pedro Rivera Jr
My legs are all buried in salt the way
As my lips move out all of my words the way
But this can't be all that we have to wait
This can't be all that we have to wait
Pressing and pulling these pains the way
They listen and listen for all the way
But this can't be all that we have to wait
This can't be all that we have to wait
Do you hear the wind child?
Calling out to salt plains
Listen to the wind child
It's calling out, it's calling out your name
I was born of sun beams
Warming up our limbs
Born up from the earth child
Julie Davidson
One of the best albums of all time. Portugal. The Man has always and will always be really underrated and misunderstood.
Alexandra Earle
This is definitely Portugal at their best . I like the new stuff but this shit is where it's at .
Diego Miranda
Alexandra Earle one the the 2000’s masterpizzas
sad cowgirl
I LOVE this song and this album.
raviS14
Man, this album still rules my life to this day. I always come back to this album.
tinywolves
This album rocks.
cheetah mclean
2018!! This is still good ASF
Aaron Schisler
You are right, it does change every album. That is what is great about the band.
Will Mccauley
This song played at the ice cream joint on me and my wife’s first date when we were in high school and we had our first kiss listening to sea of air. I love this band and I love coming back to these songs every day
James Excell
Their best album.