In Search of England
In Search of Redemption: A Tale of Sacrifice and Solitude
Lyrics
THE BOY:
The narrator identifies as "THE BOY."
I was cast adrift, without a hope
Feeling abandoned and hopeless.
My only friend is my old boat
The narrator's only companion is his old boat.
With an empty sea and an open sky
Describing a vast and empty sea under an open sky.
A void no man can justify.
Expressing a void that cannot be justified by any man.
THE OLD MAN:
"THE OLD MAN" speaks.
Your sacrifices will ensure
Predicting that the sacrifices made will lead to a safe haven.
A port of refuge ever more.
The port of refuge is promised to last indefinitely.
Lost and drowned
Reference to being lost and drowned, awaiting the rediscovery of England.
We'll wait 'till England's found
Waiting until England is found again.
Again.
Reiteration of the anticipation for England's rediscovery.
THE BOY:
Reintroduction of "THE BOY."
I was torn between what was good and right
The narrator struggles with choosing between what is good and right.
And those who told me when to fight
Feeling influenced by those who dictate when to fight.
So they left me here and they sailed away
The narrator is left behind as others sail away, facing a challenge alone.
To sink or swim 'til Judgement Day.
Facing the uncertain future, to either succeed or fail until Judgement Day.
THE OLD MAN:
"THE OLD MAN" speaks again.
Your sacrifices will ensure
Reiterating that sacrifices will lead to a secure refuge.
A port of refuge ever more.
The promised safe haven is emphasized to endure.
Lost and drowned
Repeating the theme of being lost and drowned, awaiting England's rediscovery.
We'll wait 'till England's found
Reiterating the patient wait for England to be found again.
Again.
Expressing the persistent hope for the rediscovery of England.
THE BOY:
Reintroduction of "THE BOY."
I was cast adrift.
Reiteration of feeling cast adrift, emphasizing the challenging situation.
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