On the Beach

It conveys a sense of wonder and a desire to connect with something deeper and more meaningful. The lyrics start with the singer's encounter with nature and the sense of awe and wonder it inspires. They are overwhelmed by the beauty of the autumn leaves falling and feel as if they can hear nature calling to them.

This encounter seems to have a profound effect on the singer, as they can't stop themselves from shaking and feel as if their mind is finally waking up. They also mention "figures in the sky" that they are embracing, which could be a metaphor for some aspect of themselves or the natural world that they are connecting with.

The lyrics also express a desire to be free from the constraints of society, as the singer mentions being "far away from you all." There is a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds, but they seem willing to embrace it regardless.

The repeated reference to "figures in the sky" may be a connection to something larger than themselves and a sense of spiritual or metaphysical exploration.

What?! Not one comment?! This is arguably one of The Chameleons best.

According to Mark:

"This song came very quickly to a guitar riff that Dave started playing one afternoon at rehearsal. It's actually a true story of what happened one night at Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness. It took me a very long time to come to terms with what I thought I saw that night, I mean someone who sees angelic visions appear in the sky must be going mad right? Actually many years later, as I stood before a priest in the very same spot waiting for my bride to arrive so the wedding could begin, she walked across the lawn and I thought "That's It! That's what I saw!"

AWESOME SONG!!!

Always think of Birdy's little ghost story whenever this song plays. I also think of my favorite stretch of rocky seaside and crashing waves with the ocean fog wrapping around everything...like GHOSTS! Also, Birdy's notes thankfully make the line "Figure in the sky" atheist-accessible.