The Sea Is Calling
Echoes of the Deep: Embracing Life's Journey Through the Sea's Call
Lyrics
At night when it's quiet and the waves come rolling in,
During quiet nights, with the sound of waves, a merchant ship's light illuminates the darkness as people sing hymns.
The merchant ship's light paints the dark as we sing hymns
Refers to the imagery of a ship's light in the dark, symbolizing hope or guidance, while singing hymns in praise.
To the one who is great, whom but words cannot be seen
Expresses admiration for a great, indescribable force through words, possibly referring to a higher power or nature.
When all left is love, there will be no in between
When only love remains, there is no ambiguity or middle ground, emphasizing the purity and clarity of love.
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Describes being in a secluded part of the Earth, possibly emphasizing a sense of remoteness or isolation.
Naked in light we are born
Highlights the vulnerability of human existence, born into the world exposed and without concealment.
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Poetically asks if one can perceive the call of the sea, suggesting a beckoning or a deeper connection to nature.
Calling us into the world
Suggests that the sea's call is drawing individuals into the world, possibly signifying the journey of life.
A distance from grace, we shall toil with our days
Refers to a distance from grace, implying a struggle in life, and the commitment to facing challenges in our daily existence.
And take on the dirt that has rendered us as slaves
Alludes to overcoming difficulties and hardships that have made individuals feel enslaved or burdened.
Our mothers will cry, is there something in the sky?
Mentions the emotional pain of mothers, questioning events in the sky, reflecting on the mysteries of life.
We know we are present here, but may never know why
Acknowledges our presence in the world but emphasizes the uncertainty of our purpose or the reasons behind our existence.
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Reiterates the idea of being tucked away in a corner of the Earth, emphasizing a sense of seclusion or marginalization.
Naked in light we are born
Repeats the vulnerability of being born exposed to light, underscoring the raw and open nature of human existence.
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Reiterates the question about hearing the sea's call, suggesting an ongoing, persistent connection or calling.
Calling us into the world
Restates the notion that the sea is calling individuals into the world, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life.
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Repeats the imagery of being tucked in a corner of the Earth, emphasizing a recurring theme of seclusion or hiddenness.
Naked in light we are born
Reiterates the idea of being born naked in light, emphasizing the exposure and transparency of human life.
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Restates the question about hearing the sea's call, reinforcing the theme of a profound and persistent connection to nature.
Calling us into the world
Emphasizes the continuous calling of the sea, suggesting an ongoing, timeless connection to the natural world.
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Reiterates the idea of being tucked in a corner of the Earth, possibly symbolizing a feeling of being overlooked or forgotten.
Placed on the wayside at birth
Introduces the idea of being placed on the wayside at birth, possibly suggesting a marginalized or neglected existence.
Down on the open road
Refers to the journey down the open road, possibly symbolizing the path of life and the quest for meaning.
Making our way back home
Expresses the journey of making our way back home, possibly symbolizing a return to one's true self or origin.
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Reiterates the idea of being tucked away, possibly symbolizing a repeated sense of seclusion or being overlooked.
Naked in light we are born
Reiterates the vulnerability of being born naked in light, underscoring the theme of exposed and transparent existence.
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Repeats the question about hearing the sea's call, emphasizing the persistent and timeless connection to nature.
Calling us into the world
Reiterates the idea of the sea calling individuals into the world, reinforcing the cyclical and continuous nature of life's journey.
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