Stone Thrown
Sailing Through Love's Turmoil: Stone Thrown by Turin Brakes
Lyrics
I'm the stone you've just thrown into the ocean
I represent the impact of a thrown stone into the vast ocean, suggesting a significant event or action.
How many stones have you thrown?
A question posed to the listener, asking about the number of impactful actions or decisions they have made.
Turin brown, I'm going down for the very first time.
Referring to the singer's descent or struggle, possibly emotionally, with a play on the color "Turin brown" indicating a deep, challenging situation.
Now where's the truth in this?
An inquiry into the authenticity or reality of the situation, questioning where the truth lies.
I dared to dream, but you were more violent than the worst hurricane
Expressing disappointment and the intensity of a relationship that turned out to be more destructive than initially imagined.
Oh take me sailing again
A plea or desire to experience a positive and liberating event, possibly seeking solace in sailing as a metaphor for freedom.
Oh take me sailing again
-You're taking aim, your fiery flame infects the freedom fighter,
Describing a harmful or destructive love, criticizing it as a mere game rather than a genuine emotion.
Your love was just a fucking game.
-So love me like my brother should, keep me safe from harm,
An appeal for unconditional and protective love, akin to the care one expects from a sibling.
Like nobody could, Yeah.
-I see the sorrow, it don't look so good
Observing and acknowledging sorrow or pain, recognizing that it doesn't bode well.
Oh take me sailing again
Reiterating the desire for a positive experience, specifically referencing sailing as a means of escape or renewal.
Oh take me sailing again
-But here in the ocean currents dag me deeper down,
Describing the depth of emotional challenges, with the ocean currents symbolizing difficulties that pull the singer deeper.
But i'm the stone that can't be drowned
-Oh take me sailing again
Repetition of the desire to sail again, emphasizing the wish for a positive and freeing experience.
Oh take me sailing again
-I'm the stone you've just thrown into the ocean
Repeating the initial metaphor, emphasizing the cumulative impact of the listener's actions or decisions.
How many stones have you thrown?
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