On The Sea
Journey of Redemption: On The Sea by Beach House
Lyrics
Out on the sea we'd be forgiven
Being on the sea provides a sense of forgiveness or escape.
Our bodies stopped the spirit leaving
Physical presence prevents the departure of the spirit.
Wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go
Curiosity about the remaining distance or time in one's journey.
Somebody's child
Referring to a person, emphasizing vulnerability.
Nobody made you
No one forced or compelled you.
It's not what you stole, it's what they gave you
Emphasizing the importance of what was given, not stolen.
In or out, you go
Choosing between being inside or outside.
In your silence, your soul
Finding inner peace or essence in silence.
Would you rather go unwilling?
Questioning the preference for an unwilling choice.
The heart is full and now it's spilling
The heart is overflowing and emotions spill out.
Barreling down the steps
Rapid descent, possibly symbolizing the passage of time.
Only a moment left
A fleeting moment or limited time remaining.
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Lack of peace of mind when looking backward.
Where you begin and I'm defined
Defining oneself in relation to another.
Daughter of unconscious fate
Being shaped by unconscious fate, possibly referring to destiny.
Time will tell, in spite of me
Time will reveal the truth despite personal efforts.
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Similar to line 16, suggesting ongoing inner turmoil.
Where it begins and we'll be fine
Peace when looking forward, anticipating resolution.
Shadows bend and suddenly
Shadows represent uncertainty or mystery, sudden change.
The world becomes
The world transforms, possibly overwhelming or consuming.
And swallows me in, me in
A sense of being engulfed or overwhelmed by the world.
Whistle to a friend
Whistling as a communication, gentleness until the end.
Gentle 'til the end
A respectful and kind approach to the conclusion.
Any way in a name
Any way or method has a name or identity.
She takes shape just the same
The emergence of a recognizable form or identity.
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