An Olive Grove Facing the Sea

Snow Patrol

Sworn to secrecy, I might go after school
She was an angel, I saw her swimming there
I am in such a mess I can't cope with this
She just teases me, pretends she can't see me here

So let me go up there I can be fresh air
Stay with you all night, just let me love you
Just for a while or two
Be with you all night be with you all night

'Til I fall asleep, 'til I fall asleep
'Til I fall asleep, 'til I fall asleep
Just let me be here, I won't tell anyone
Don't wanna wake up, don't wanna wake up

The blind lead the blind, so I can't help find my way
This could be heaven I don't know where I am
I am too scared to come out from behind here
My body is aching it feels like it's wearing me

So let me go up there, I can be fresh air
Stay with you all night, just let me love you
Just for a while or two
Be with you all night, be with you all night

'Til I fall asleep, 'til I fall asleep
'Til I fall asleep, 'til I fall asleep
Just let me be here, I won't tell anyone
Don't wanna wake up, don't wanna wake up


Lyrics submitted by dwizhaffa, edited by smontague, gina-marie

Olive Grove Facing the Sea [DVD] Lyrics as written by Jonathan Quinn Gary Lightbody

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    i totally agree with t1nkerb3ll! a indescribably emotional song that is so beautiful (although i have to disagree and say that leonard cohen's version of hallelujah can never be beaten!). i interpreted this song a little differently, i thought it was about how his relationship was a little shaky and how he just wanted them to take a break, and get away from everything and just remember why they love each other. but, snow patrol's songs are so emotional that they can be interpreted in many ways. its why they are so good. thats good ole northern irish talent for ya! ;)

    Lisa27on June 14, 2010   Link

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