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Cover art for On Another Shore lyrics by Legendary Pink Dots, The

The beginning reminds me of the Odyssey, where Odysseus returns from years at sea to his wife who remained unwed. However, the song seems to take a turn and it sounds like the man was at sea to get away from his lover. He appears to be returning only to give her a goodbye, and then he sails off to another shore where his new life takes place.

Just a thought.

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