Lyrics
The sea eats the ice day by day
The gradual melting of ice by the sea
Taking ground for its kingdom
The sea expanding its territory
Nothing will satisfy
A sense of dissatisfaction
Nothing will stop this tide
An unstoppable force, perhaps a metaphor for challenges
Just like the waves of the ocean
Comparison of life challenges to the relentless waves of the ocean
Anxiety washes over
Feeling of anxiety overwhelming the individual
I take the fault in this too
Accepting responsibility for a situation
I feel helpless but we’ve got to move
Feeling of helplessness, yet acknowledging the need to take action
We are upset, upset, upset
Expressing upset emotions
‘Cause we got told we’ve been blind
A realization of being misled or ignorant
What are we leaving behind?
Contemplating the legacy or impact of one's actions
We try, we try, we try, we try
Repeated attempts to make a difference
But it feels like it’s not enough
Feeling that efforts are insufficient
No, it’s never enough
Emphasizing the perceived inadequacy of efforts
We need to change our mindset
Advocating for a change in perspective
We need to start again
The necessity to start anew
I see the future in your eyes
Seeing hope or potential in the future
We need to start again
Reiterating the need for a fresh start
I thought I was an island
Believing in isolation or insignificance
I thought what I did won’t matter
Misjudgment of the impact of personal actions
But one man can rouse a town
The influence of one person on a community
And countries the world around
Recognizing the potential for global impact
I let it all break my heart
Allowing challenges to affect emotionally
And promise to play my part
A commitment to contribute positively
We wait for someone to lead
Waiting for a leader while being aware of the depth of the situation
While we know that we’re in too deep
Acknowledging being deeply involved or committed
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