Lyrics
As the waves crash in
Symbolizing the natural force of the waves.
On the western shore
Location reference to the western shore.
The wind blows fierce from the east
Describing the strong eastward wind.
The wave tops torn into flying spindrift, spindrift
Imagery of waves breaking and forming spindrift.
As the waves crash in
Repetition of the natural phenomenon.
On the western shore
Reiteration of the location on the western shore.
It makes me feel uneasy
Expressing discomfort caused by the waves.
The spray that's torn away
Referring to the torn spray as a reflection of emotions.
Is an image of the way I feel
Drawing a parallel between the spray and personal feelings.
What am I supposed to say?
Questioning the appropriate response to the situation.
Where are the words to answer you
Seeking words to respond to a specific manner of communication.
When you talk that way?
Addressing a challenging or unique way of talking.
Ooh-ooh, oh
Expressing a mix of emotions through vocalization.
As the sun goes down
Transitioning to a different time, the sunset.
On the western shore
Reiteration of the strong eastward wind during sunset.
The wind blows hard from the east
Describing the wind's impact on the sand.
It whips the sand into a flying spindrift, spindrift
Depicting the creation of spindrift during sunset.
As the sun goes down
Repetition of the uneasy feeling during sunset.
On the western shore
Highlighting discomfort in the dry, devil winds.
It makes me feel uneasy
Referring to the rasp of the wind as unsettling.
In the hot dry rasp of the devil winds
Pondering the significance of beliefs held by a fool.
Who cares what a fool believes?
Raising questions about appropriate words in response.
What am I supposed to say?
Reiteration of the challenge in responding.
Where are the words to answer you
Searching for suitable words to answer a unique communication style.
When you talk that way?
Reiterating the difficulty in responding to a particular way of talking.
Words that fly against the wind and waves
Referring to words that go against opposing forces.
A little closer to you
Expressing a desire to be closer to someone.
Where is the wave that will carry me
Questioning the availability of a supportive force.
A little closer to you?
Repetition of the longing for closeness.
Where is the wave that will carry me?
Repeating the search for a supporting force.
What am I supposed to say?
Reiteration of the challenge in responding.
Where are the words to answer you
Continued search for suitable words to respond.
When you talk that way?
Reiterating the difficulty in responding to a particular way of talking.
Ooh-ooh, oh
Repeating emotional vocalization.
What am I supposed to do?
Pondering appropriate actions in a challenging situation.
Where are the words that will make you see
Continued search for words to convey personal beliefs.
What I believe is true?
Expressing a desire for understanding of personal truths.
Where is the wave that will carry me
Questioning the availability of a supportive force.
A little closer to you?
Repetition of the longing for closeness.
Where is the wave that will carry me
Repeating the search for a supporting force.
A little closer to you?
Continued search for a supportive force.
Where is the wave that will carry me
Reiteration of the longing for closeness.
A little closer to you?
Repeating the search for a supporting force.
Where is the wave that will carry me
Continued search for a supportive force.
A little closer to you?
Final repetition of the desire for closeness.
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