"Lighthouse"
silver trees Lyrics
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Back on the shores of home
Here's to the wanderers
Lost on the seas alone
Here′s to the angels
The waves that will push us home
I can't remember
What we first sailed out here for
Part of a lifetime
Looking for islands
Safety and dry land alone
I would come back home
But home comes with me
Call it weather or call it whatever
Now I just feel better at sea
I thought that I wanted
To be brave and be seen
I thought that I found it
To take home the victory
And loss life trying
To fill it with fighting for us
So I can tell you
Here on the other end
Someone will hold you
Then let go
And that's when
You feel like you′re drowning
But here you can relearn love
I would come back home
But home comes with me
Call it weather or call it whatever
Now I just feel better at sea
Tell me
What we′re doing here
How long
Till we loose the fear
And you
Smile and say
I am home with you wherever we sail away
I am home with you wherever we
There's a gift in the heartache
Even though it doesn′t feel
Fair to be knocked down
Torn up and locked out
Things here worth loving
Will find you for nothing
But time
I would come back home
But home comes with me
Call it weather or call it whatever
Now I just feel better at sea
Call it weather or call it whatever
Now I just want you here with me
The song "Lighthouse" by Silver Trees is a metaphorical piece that pays tribute to those who have found comfort and solace in the sea. It starts by toasting and celebrating the beauty of lighthouses, symbolizing the safety and refuge that the shore provides. The next few lines talk about people who have ventured out to sea alone and have become lost, emphasizing the isolation and loneliness that the sea can bring. The lyrics then shift to paying respect to the waves and forces of the sea that guide us home. In the chorus, the singer admits to feeling at home at sea and that while they may have wanted to be brave and victorious on land, they've come to accept that they feel better and more comfortable at sea.
The second verse begins with the same theme of not remembering why they first set out to sea and instead, spending their lives searching for safety and land. The singer then admits that they cannot escape their home, but that the sea has become their second home. They describe feeling like they're drowning when someone they love lets go, but that the sea can be a place to "relearn love." The song ends with a hopeful message about finding love and beauty in times of heartbreak and loneliness.
Overall, the song appears to be about accepting where one belongs and finding beauty and love in unexpected places, even if they aren't the original place we call home.
Line by Line Meaning
Here′s to the lighthouse
Let's raise a toast to the guiding light that has always been there for us
Back on the shores of home
The lighthouse reminds us of the comfort of home
Here's to the wanderers
Let's also celebrate those who are lost and searching for their own path
Lost on the seas alone
The ocean can be a lonely and overwhelming place when you're lost
Here′s to the angels
We acknowledge the mighty waves that can propel us forward, but also remember to stay humble and grateful for their power
The waves that will push us home
The challenges we face in life can help us grow and eventually lead us back to where we belong
I can't remember
Sometimes, we lose sight of our initial purpose or goal
What we first sailed out here for
We embark on a journey without a clear idea of what we want to achieve
We spent the better
We've invested a significant amount of time
Part of a lifetime
Our journey has taken up a significant portion of our existence
Looking for islands
We've been searching for a place of refuge and safety
Safety and dry land alone
We're seeking a stable and secure environment
I would come back home
I'd like to return to a familiar and comforting place
But home comes with me
No matter where I go, I carry a part of home with me
Call it weather or call it whatever
Sometimes, things happen beyond our control and we must learn to adapt
Now I just feel better at sea
I've learned to embrace the unknown and find comfort in the uncertainty
I thought that I wanted
Initially, I believed I desired something specific
To be brave and be seen
I wanted to be perceived as courageous and worthy of attention
I thought that I found it
I thought I had discovered what I was looking for
To take home the victory
I wanted to achieve a tangible win and bring it back with me
And loss life trying
However, the journey cost me a great deal of time and effort
To fill it with fighting for us
I put up a fight for what I believed in and for those I care about
So I can tell you
Now, with hindsight, I can share what I've learned
Here on the other end
At this point in my journey
Someone will hold you
Someone will be there to support and comfort you
Then let go
But eventually, they'll have to let go and you'll have to move on
And that's when
This is the point when
You feel like you′re drowning
You may feel like you're losing control and struggling to stay afloat
But here you can relearn love
Despite the pain and difficulty, you can still rediscover love and happiness
Tell me
Engage me in a conversation
What we′re doing here
What's the purpose of our journey and existence?
How long
For what duration of time
Till we loose the fear
Until we're able to overcome our anxieties and apprehensions
And you
When you
Smile and say
When you're able to express happiness and contentment
I am home with you wherever we sail away
I feel at home and at peace as long as I'm with you, no matter where we go
There's a gift in the heartache
Even when we experience pain and sorrow, there's still something to be grateful for
Even though it doesn′t feel
Despite the fact that it might not seem like it
Fair to be knocked down
It may not seem just that we face hardship or obstacles
Torn up and locked out
We might feel broken and isolated
Things here worth loving
However, there are things in this world that are worth cherishing
Will find you for nothing
You don't need to go looking for them; they'll come to you naturally
But time
It might take some time to discover them
Now I just want you here with me
Above everything else, I want to have you by my side
Writer(s): Paul Johnson
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