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Mermaid Blues Lyrics
Ice has formed and there's snow between the tracks
And I have seen the surface tear and I can't look back
And cool low sun has blinded you for days
From horizon to horizon, can I dream this all away
But over the water, over the water
Over the sea
There's you shining bright in a sea of fools
Oh I can sing you out of this, can shake your mermaid blues
Come with me, for alone I fear the tide
It's calling me and dragging me and I think it's time
But over the water, over the water
Over the sea
Shape your mouth to fit these words of war
I see the arrows falling backwards, burning for a cause
I'll swim with you until my lungs give out
Oh I can raise you from the deep or drown with you in doubt
But over the water, over the water
Over the water with you
And I have seen the surface tear and I can't look back
And cool low sun has blinded you for days
From horizon to horizon, can I dream this all away
Over the sea
Oh I can sing you out of this, can shake your mermaid blues
Come with me, for alone I fear the tide
It's calling me and dragging me and I think it's time
Over the sea
I see the arrows falling backwards, burning for a cause
I'll swim with you until my lungs give out
Oh I can raise you from the deep or drown with you in doubt
Over the water with you
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I love the opening line:
Ice has formed and there's snow between the tracks
I think the song is about being dragged and deceived into something you dont want to do or be part of. The Sirens call if you like.
I love how dark this song feels, but I'm having a hard time interperting it. Here's my shot, I hope others will contribute to it.
I think it's about finding someone to help you through some thing difficult. Possibly, finding love.
"There's you shining bright in a sea of fools" - You're someone who can help me, when others can't.
"Oh I can sing you out of this, can shake your mermaid blues" - I can also help you out of our shared problem.
"Come with me, for alone I fear the tide It's calling me and dragging me and I think it's time" - I don't think I'll make it through this without you.
"I'll swim with you until my lungs give out" - I'll do everything I can to help you
"Oh I can raise you from the deep or drown with you in doubt" - I'll either help you, or you won't accept my help, and we'll both fail as a result.
I'm not really sure what the other lyrics may represent. But this is my take on it!
I think you basically nailed it:P
I think you basically nailed it:P