You, Me and the Ever Rising Sea
Ever-Rising Tides: Yearning for Unattainable Dreams
Lyrics
I never got to Carolina in my mind
The singer never fulfilled their aspiration to reach Carolina, metaphorically representing an unfulfilled dream or desire.
Turns out this dream I had was just a lie
The dream the singer had about Carolina was false or unattainable.
I hoped it would come true
Despite hoping for its realization, the dream did not materialize.
Oh, but what's the goddamn use?
Expressing frustration and resignation about the futility of the dream.
I'll never get to Carolina in my mind
Reiterating the impossibility of reaching Carolina, emphasizing the unattainable nature of the desired goal.
The times, they ain't a-changing for the better
Reflecting on the lack of positive change in the current times.
At least things don't stay the same forever
Acknowledging the impermanence of things, implying a potential for change despite current stagnation.
How do I hide from the misery inside?
Pondering how to conceal internal suffering during difficult times.
These times, ain't a-changing for the better
Reiterating the absence of positive change in the current circumstances.
I would drive all night
Willingness to go to great lengths, symbolized by driving all night, to create a façade of normalcy or happiness.
Just to make it feel like everything's alright
Seeking to mask or deny problems by creating an illusion of everything being fine.
But we can't break free from the ever-rising sea
Expressing the inability to escape from a steadily worsening situation, using the metaphor of an ever-rising sea.
These waves of sadness will cover you and me
Describing the overwhelming and encompassing nature of sadness that affects both the singer and their partner.
Tonight, the bottle's let me down again
Feeling let down by reliance on alcohol (bottle) to cope with emotions.
The whiskey, she ain't nothing but a fair weather friend
Depicting the temporary comfort provided by whiskey but acknowledging its insufficiency in addressing deeper issues.
She always makes me cry but I don't even ask why
Despite causing distress, the singer continues the habit without questioning why.
Tonight the bottle's let me down again
Experiencing disappointment again due to the ineffectiveness of alcohol in coping with emotions.
I would drive all night
Repetition of the desire to create an illusion of normalcy by driving all night.
Just to make it feel like everything's alright
Continuing the attempt to mask problems by feigning normalcy through driving all night.
But we can't break free from the ever-rising sea
Reiterating the inability to escape the metaphorical rising sea of troubles.
These waves of sadness will cover you and me
Describing the pervasive and encompassing nature of sadness affecting both the singer and their partner.
Why, oh why, are all my favourite songs a lie?
Questioning why the singer's favorite songs, possibly representing hopes or dreams, seem untrue.
Do you, oh do you, think that they will ever come true?
Seeking validation or reassurance about the potential realization of these favorite songs or dreams.
Why, oh why, are all my favourite songs a lie?
Repeating the skepticism about the authenticity of beloved songs or aspirations.
Do you, oh do you, think that they will ever come true?
Asking for an opinion or hope regarding the eventual fulfillment of these cherished songs or dreams.
I would drive all night
Continued desire to create a facade of normalcy through driving all night.
Just to make it feel like everything's alright
Persevering in the attempt to deny problems by pretending everything is alright.
But we can't break free from the ever-rising sea
Emphasizing the inability to escape the metaphorical rising sea of troubles.
These waves of sadness will cover you and me
Reiterating the overwhelming and encompassing nature of sadness affecting both the singer and their partner.
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