The Shore

Whispers of Love on the Shore: Basia Bulat's Melodic Revelation
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Lyrics

There is no one who will take me by that shore

Expresses a longing for someone to accompany the speaker to a specific shore.

Close to the smoke, far from the fires of your harbor

Describes a desire to be close to the uncertainty ("smoke") rather than the comfort ("fires") of a familiar harbor.

But if I am awake this time I'll know

Reflects on the importance of being awake and aware during a significant moment.

All over your eyes, a storm is rolling over, rolling over

Depicts a storm brewing in the eyes of the person being addressed, signifying emotional turbulence.


Oh you can take away the divine my dear

Acknowledges the possibility of losing something sacred but emphasizes that it won't bother the speaker.

And comb your hair

Suggests a simple act of grooming, possibly as a metaphor for change or transformation.

And I won't mind at all

Reiterates the speaker's indifference to the mentioned change.

Even when the thought's behind

Despite uncertainties, the speaker is undeterred in expressing love.

I came just to remind you

Confirms the purpose of the speaker's presence—to remind the addressed person of love.

I love you so

Directly declares profound affection for the person being addressed.


There is no one who will take me by that shore

Repeats the initial sentiment, emphasizing the solitude in reaching the shore.

But the waves rushing down

Describes waves rushing down, possibly symbolizing challenges or emotions overwhelming the addressed person.

The waves rushing down on your shoulders

Further emphasizes the impact of challenges or emotions on the person's shoulders.

And if I am awake this time I'll know

Reiterates the importance of being awake during a critical moment.

All over your eyes, a storm is nearly over

Indicates that the storm in the person's eyes is subsiding but not yet completely over.

Nearly over

Confirms the nearing end of the storm, suggesting a resolution to the emotional turbulence.


And you can take away the divine my dear

Restates the speaker's acceptance of potential losses of sacred elements without concern.

And comb your hair

Repeats the grooming metaphor, reinforcing the idea of change or transformation.

And I won't mind at all

Reiterates the speaker's lack of concern regarding the mentioned change.

Even when the thought's behind

Despite uncertainties, the speaker remains resolute in expressing love.

I came just to remind you

Confirms the purpose of the speaker's presence—to remind the addressed person of love.

I love you so

Expresses profound and reiterated love for the addressed person.

I love you so

Repeats the declaration of intense affection.

I love you so

Affirms love once again, providing a conclusive and heartfelt closure.

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