Shadow of the Shore
Battling the Tempest Within
Lyrics
My ship is surely sinking
Expresses a feeling of impending failure or downfall, as if facing a crisis.
The storm inside is raging
Describes an internal turmoil or conflict intensifying, possibly emotional or psychological.
And I feel that I can't carry on
Conveys a sense of despair, a belief that continuing seems impossible.
Foundations giving way
Suggests a fundamental support system or structure is breaking down.
The sails begin to sway
Indicates a loss of control or stability, using the metaphor of a ship's sails swaying.
And I feel that I can't carry on
Reiterates the feeling of being unable to continue in the face of challenges.
Carry on
Repetition emphasizes the struggle to persist despite difficulties.
I'm trying to keep my head above the water
Describes the effort to stay afloat and endure challenges.
I'm losing the battle for my soul
Acknowledges a losing battle for one's inner self or identity.
I'm calling out to the shadow of the shore
Reaching out to an elusive hope or salvation represented by the "shadow of the shore."
I'm drowning in my own sea of lies
Admits to being overwhelmed by a personal sea of deceit or falsehoods.
Grasping for air between the ebbing waves
Struggling to breathe amidst challenges, possibly lies or deception.
But I feel that I must carry on
Despite the struggle, a commitment to persevere and continue.
The ocean fills my lungs
Feeling overwhelmed as difficulties intensify, using drowning symbolism.
The warning bells been rung
Alerting to danger or crisis, but determination to continue persists.
But I feel that I must carry on
Reiterates the resolve to carry on despite adverse circumstances.
Carry on
Repetition underscores the ongoing struggle and determination.
I'm trying to keep my head above the water
Repeats the struggle to stay above water and not succumb to challenges.
I'm losing the battle for my soul
Acknowledges the difficulty of preserving one's essence or identity.
I'm calling out to the shadow of the shore
Continued reaching out for the elusive hope represented by the "shadow of the shore."
I'm drowning in my own sea of lies
Repeats the overwhelming feeling of being engulfed in one's falsehoods.
Drifting along forevermore
Floating aimlessly or feeling detached without a clear direction.
Drifting along
Repeats the sense of drifting without a clear purpose or destination.
This lonely heart's been cast away
Expresses a sense of abandonment or rejection in matters of the heart.
I submit now to the currents
Acceptance of the natural flow of life, surrendering to external forces.
To find the strength another day
Seeking strength to face the challenges and uncertainties of the future.
But who knows what the tides will bring
Uncertainty about what the future holds, particularly in emotional or life matters.
I'm trying to keep my head above the water
Reiterates the struggle to stay afloat, indicating an ongoing challenge.
I'm losing the battle for my soul
Acknowledges the difficulty of preserving one's essence or identity.
I'm calling out to the shadow of the shore
Continued reaching out for the elusive hope represented by the "shadow of the shore."
I'm drowning in my own sea of lies
Repeats the overwhelming feeling of being engulfed in one's falsehoods.
Drifting along forevermore
Reiterates the sense of drifting without a clear purpose or destination.
Drifting along forevermore
Emphasizes a perpetual state of aimless drifting or detachment.
Drifting along forevermore
Continuation of the theme, expressing an ongoing sense of drifting without direction.
Drifting along
Repetition signifies the enduring nature of the feeling of aimless drifting.
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