Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
On a day like this, a hundred lifetimes ago
You on a shore, across the point
I looked through my hands and you drew me a line
When you were mine
On a world like this, a hundred turns left to go
Deep in a room, which I've never seen
Outside it's so cold but I'm waiting for time
When you were mine
Plenty of islands between now and then
Rocks break the boats of the painted face men
And they drown, and they're born
And they live once again
And this all happens
When you were mine
In a storm like this, a hundred kisses of snow
You with another so easily sleep
What's real and what's dreamt become close and entwine
When you were mine
You on a shore, across the point
I looked through my hands and you drew me a line
When you were mine
On a world like this, a hundred turns left to go
Deep in a room, which I've never seen
Outside it's so cold but I'm waiting for time
When you were mine
Plenty of islands between now and then
Rocks break the boats of the painted face men
And they drown, and they're born
And they live once again
And this all happens
When you were mine
In a storm like this, a hundred kisses of snow
You with another so easily sleep
What's real and what's dreamt become close and entwine
When you were mine
Lyrics submitted by mrtrout
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I'm pretty sure this song is about the aborigine's and their concept of Dream Time
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Honestly owennnnnnnnnnnn, I have a feeling you're making this up; unelss I hear otherwise from SKilbey!In particular, the reference to dreams in the last 2 lines certainly is consistant with DreamTime. AND when he speaks of islands and painted faced men? I dont see how that has to do with LOTR, but it makes total sense with regards to the aboriginee's
i agree with sozluk, australian bands/writer are known to weave alot of things into their music about who really owns this land.
I have no idea what this song means, but I thoroughly enjoy it...
Totally agree.
fuck you
@~anner~ same to you.
Honestly owennnnnnnnnnnn, I have a feeling you're making this up; unelss I hear otherwise from SKilbey!In particular, the reference to dreams in the last 2 lines certainly is consistant with DreamTime. AND when he speaks of islands and painted faced men? I dont see how that has to do with LOTR, but it makes total sense with regards to the aboriginee's