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Sea of Life Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A single silent bullet
Flying through the air
Will it find its target?
Fate will take it there
Whose name is written on it?
No one has a clue
Will it find a victim?
Could be you
[Verse 2]
I have seen the angel
The messenger of death
Riding out across the crimson sky
He comes to take another soul
Away from sanctuary
He who plays the game must surely die
[Chorus]
But someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Sea of life
Sea of life
[Verse 3]
Your life is held in balance
On a slender silken thread
Weaving through the tapestries of time
We can walk the road together
Can you take me by the hand?
Maybe we can find your promised land
[Verse 4]
I can hear the darkness falling
Somewhere in the night
Reaching out across the cold black sky
Could this be a twist of fate
Your written destiny
Or could the angel simply pass you by?
[Chorus]
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Sea of life
Sea of life
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
But someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
To sail across the sea of life
[Verse 1]
A single silent bullet
Flying through the air
Will it find its target?
Fate will take it there
Who's name is written on it?
No one has a clue
Will it find a victim?
Could be you
Could be you
Could be you
Could be you
Could be, could be you
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be, could be you
Sea of life
A single silent bullet
Flying through the air
Will it find its target?
Fate will take it there
Whose name is written on it?
No one has a clue
Will it find a victim?
Could be you
I have seen the angel
The messenger of death
Riding out across the crimson sky
He comes to take another soul
Away from sanctuary
He who plays the game must surely die
But someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Sea of life
Your life is held in balance
On a slender silken thread
Weaving through the tapestries of time
We can walk the road together
Can you take me by the hand?
Maybe we can find your promised land
I can hear the darkness falling
Somewhere in the night
Reaching out across the cold black sky
Could this be a twist of fate
Your written destiny
Or could the angel simply pass you by?
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
Sea of life
But someone has to pay the ferryman
To sail across the sea of life
To sail across the sea of life
A single silent bullet
Flying through the air
Will it find its target?
Fate will take it there
Who's name is written on it?
No one has a clue
Will it find a victim?
Could be you
Could be you
Could be you
Could be, could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be you
Sea of life
Could be, could be, could be you
Sea of life
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This long song explores complex themes of destiny, mortality, and the uncertainty of life's journey, painting a vivid picture of the precarious nature of existence while using metaphors and symbolism to convey a sense of inevitability and fate. In the beginning, it mentions a "single silent bullet" symbolizes the unpredictable and potentially fatal nature of life, followed by imagery of the bullet flying through the air, seeking its target, representing how events beyond our control can shape our lives. The bullet being guided by fate highlights the theme of destiny and the idea that some things are predetermined and out of our hands.
The track later refers to the idea of paying a ferryman to cross the "sea of life," as a reference to the ancient Greek myth of Charon, the ferryman who transported souls across the river Styx to the underworld. This symbolizes one's journey from life to death, with the payment serving as a metaphor for the sacrifices or dues one must make to navigate life's challenges and transitions. The repeated phrase "Could be you" serves as a haunting reminder of the unpredictable nature of life and death, reinforcing the idea that anyone could be a victim of fate or circumstance at any time.
In conclusion, the song reflects on the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and the importance of confronting these realities with courage and acceptance while contemplating the mysteries of existence and the uncertainties that accompany the human experience.