By The Beach
Drifting Dreams by the Seaside
Lyrics
Oh to sit by the beach
Expressing a desire to be seated at the beach.
And daydream sweet dreams
Imagining pleasant and comforting dreams.
How lovely that seems
Reflecting on the beauty of such a scenario.
To a drifted man like me
Feeling adrift in life and finding solace at the beach.
Oh to sit by the beach
Reiterating the desire to sit by the beach.
Let the world slip away from me
Intending to detach from the world's concerns.
While crashing waves repeat and repeat
Enjoying the rhythmic sound of waves, finding a sense of repetition.
As though everything's how it ought to be
Feeling that, in this moment, everything is as it should be.
Ooh woah
Expressing emotion, possibly awe or appreciation.
No shirt for my back
Lacking basic necessities, emphasizing a minimalistic lifestyle.
And I've got no shoes for me feet
Highlighting a lack of essential clothing items.
I've lost all I could think to need
Having lost everything previously considered essential.
And the sun ain't quite beatin down on me
Describing a modest exposure to sunlight, but feeling rich in life.
But I'm the richest to have ever breathed
Claiming a wealth of experience, especially at sea.
A hundred years on the high seas
Reflecting on a long life spent navigating the ocean.
But it was time for my babe to sink
Acknowledging the inevitability of change or loss.
Her winded sails needed a drink
Metaphorically suggesting the ship needed replenishment.
Oh woah
Expressing emotion, possibly contemplation or realization.
O to sit by the beach
Reiterating the desire to sit by the beach.
And fall into a slumberous sleep
Wishing to fall into a peaceful and deep sleep.
How lovely that seems
Repeating the beauty of such a scenario for a castaway.
To a castaway like me
Feeling like a castaway and finding comfort at the beach.
Oh to sit by the beach
Expressing the desire to disconnect from the world.
Let the world slip away from me
Letting the waves continue, whether or not the individual is present.
Let the waves go on with or without me
Accepting the continuity of nature, especially the waves.
I'll let crystal blue be the last thing that I see
Choosing the serene blue of the sea as a fitting last sight.
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