Saltwater
Navigating Emotions Through Saltwater
Lyrics
Swim me out to safety, away from how I may be
Expresses a desire to be led to safety, away from a potential negative state.
I like how you contain me, we move through waves so gently
Appreciation for being contained by someone, moving through challenges together.
Drown if I'm too weak to swim, like someone pushes me in
Metaphorically describes vulnerability and the fear of being pushed into difficulty.
A captive, always drifting, why can't the air touch my skin
Feeling adrift, longing for a connection that seems elusive or distant.
I measure every thought in fear, it's not the right one
Measurement of thoughts in fear suggests anxiety or apprehension.
And further from the shore I steer, lost in the ocean
Steering away from safety, possibly symbolizing a journey into uncertainty.
I measure every thought in fear, it's not the right one
Reiteration of measuring thoughts in fear and moving away from security.
And further from the shore I steer, lost in the ocean
Continued theme of feeling lost and adrift in the vastness of life.
Saltwater, takes me there some days I'm swimming
"Saltwater" serves as a metaphor for challenging experiences that one must face.
No matter the distance to sea if you're swimming upstream
Overcoming obstacles, even when going against the current.
Saltwater, I'll drown in you to keep on living
Willingness to face difficulties, even if it means experiencing pain.
Go after, the things that you need til you're feeling complete
Pursuing essential needs until achieving a sense of completeness.
Try my best to push through, when water's cold and I'm blue
Struggling to persevere when faced with challenges and emotional coldness.
Feel I'm just treading to you, you're my captain, I'm your lone crew
Depicting a relationship dynamic where one is reliant on the other.
Wish I could stay on this shore, that waves don't shake my core
Desire for stability and reluctance to face the unpredictable.
It's hard to turn to before, there's comfort on ocean floor
Yearning for the comfort of familiar surroundings, contrasting with the unpredictability of life.
I measure every thought in fear, it's not the right one
Repetition of measuring thoughts in fear, emphasizing inner turmoil.
And further from the shore I steer, lost in the ocean
Continued theme of moving away from safety, deepening the sense of being lost.
I measure every thought in fear, it's not the right one
Reiteration of fear and distance, reinforcing the emotional struggle.
And further from the shore I steer, lost in the ocean
Continued sense of being lost in the vastness and uncertainty of life.
Saltwater, takes me there some days I'm swimming
Revisiting the metaphor of "Saltwater" as a challenging but necessary experience.
No matter the distance to sea if you're swimming upstream
Highlighting the resilience required when going against the norm or facing difficulties.
Saltwater, I'll drown in you to keep on living
Expressing a commitment to endure hardships for the sake of personal growth.
Go after, the things that you need til you're feeling complete
Continuing the theme of pursuing essential needs until achieving a sense of completeness.
If you go then I'll go, anywhere we could go
Emphasizing mutual dependence and the willingness to follow the other anywhere.
Maybe I'll let myself go, scared to let myself go
Internal conflict about letting go, possibly fearing the unknown.
Try to let myself go, I could be myself you know
Expressing a desire for self-expression and authenticity in the relationship.
If you go then I'll go, anywhere we could go
Reiteration of mutual commitment to journey together, wherever it may lead.
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