Bristol
Discovering Peace: A Journey from London to Bristol
Lyrics
Wanted to live by the sea
Expresses a desire to live near the sea.
Seagulls waking me in the morning
Describes the experience of seagulls waking the speaker in the morning, indicating a seaside setting.
Smell of fresh coffee
Highlights the comforting aroma of fresh coffee, suggesting a cozy and pleasant environment.
Something out of a Wes Anderson movie
Compares the surroundings to a scene from a Wes Anderson movie, implying a picturesque and whimsical setting.
So I decided to go
Decision to move away, possibly motivated by a desire for change or a need for a different lifestyle.
After three years of London making me feel small
Reflects on three years in London, where the city made the speaker feel small.
Sounds cliché I know
Acknowledges the cliché nature of the decision to move but suggests authenticity in the choice.
Turns out I have a taste for the unknown
Discovers an appreciation for the unknown or unfamiliar.
I've found it again
Expresses rediscovery or finding something meaningful again.
Peace with myself
Finds peace within oneself, indicating personal growth or contentment.
I'm done playing pretend
Declares an end to pretending, suggesting a move towards authenticity.
I think I'm on the mend at last
Indicates a positive change or improvement in the speaker's well-being.
At last
Reiterates the sense of relief or positive transformation.
Settled for an in-between
Describes settling for a middle ground or compromise in life.
Met you by the canal
Recounts meeting someone by the canal, introducing a romantic or significant encounter.
Oh I fell into the arms of the unexpected
Describes falling into the unexpected, possibly referring to a surprising and unplanned emotional experience.
Never minded his fingers down my spine
Expresses a lack of discomfort or objection to intimacy, specifically with fingers down the spine.
I love hearing people laughing on Baldwin Street
Enjoys the sound of people laughing on Baldwin Street, indicating appreciation for joy and positivity.
And the sea might be quite a few miles West
Acknowledges the geographical distance from the sea but still experiences seagulls at sunrise.
But I still wake up to seagulls at sunrise
Reiterates the ongoing connection to the sea, emphasizing the enduring presence of seagulls in the new location.
I've found it again
Repeats the theme of finding peace within oneself.
Peace with myself
Reiterates the sense of contentment and self-acceptance.
I'm done playing pretend
Declares an end to pretending once again.
I think I'm on the mend at last
Indicates a continued positive change or healing process.
At last it's all turned out alright
Expresses final reassurance that everything has turned out alright.
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