Lyrics
The smell of the ocean
The presence of the ocean's scent.
On her skin
Feeling or experiencing the ocean's aroma on her skin.
The rags of her dress
Her attire, possibly worn-out or tattered clothing.
Blowing in the wind
The fabric of her dress moving with the wind.
A chorus of angels
A collective sound reminiscent of angels on the boardwalk.
On the boardwalk
Angelic presence on the boardwalk, aware of actions.
They know what you do
Understanding or being aware of the actions being taken.
In the dark I never meant to hurt you Annie
Regret for causing harm to Annie in the darkness.
Leave you standing at the door
Leaving Annie alone and hurt at the door.
Come away with me little Annie
Inviting Annie to leave with the speaker.
Lose yourself
Encouragement to let go of oneself.
Lose yourself
Repetition emphasizing losing oneself.
I lay her back on the cold sand
Laying Annie down on the cold sand.
And wipe the blood from her hand
Cleaning blood from Annie's hand.
I fix her hair and
Tidying her hair.
Kiss her cheek
Expressing affection by kissing her cheek.
The secrets die
Implies that certain secrets or truths are hidden.
In her breath I never meant to hurt you Annie
Expressing remorse for causing harm to Annie in her breathing.
Leave you standing at the door
Repeating regret for leaving Annie at the door.
Come away with me little Annie
Asking Annie to depart with the speaker.
Lose yourself
Encouraging Annie to lose herself.
Lose yourself
Reiterating the suggestion for Annie to lose herself.
Oh no, her hands are cold
Noticing the coldness of Annie's hands, possibly indicating her passing.
Oh no, I played with her soul
Recognizing manipulation or playing with Annie's essence or spirit.
All night again
Spending the entire night alone again.
I'm alone
Being in solitude.
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