The first thing thing I thought upon truly listening to these lyrics is "Taking on Water" - a track by John Mayer that was never released and he only played a live several times.
I think it hits on the same theme of being unsatisfied and hoping for more; dreaming of more. Then pushing off to "sea" hoping merely on a sail or, in this case, a homemade submarine looking for more.
I agree with one of the previous couple of posts that this is quickly going up on the list of the most relatable songs he has. Nothing compares to breaking out of a comfort zone in the name of avoiding mediocrity. The line, "Now his friends bring him up when they're drinking" really hit home for me. Sometimes I think that's all of us ever really want - to be remembered.
You're completely right with the "Taking on Water" references. I think this song is "Taking on Water" in a narrative form. Thanks for mentioning this. :)
You're completely right with the "Taking on Water" references. I think this song is "Taking on Water" in a narrative form. Thanks for mentioning this. :)
The first thing thing I thought upon truly listening to these lyrics is "Taking on Water" - a track by John Mayer that was never released and he only played a live several times.
I think it hits on the same theme of being unsatisfied and hoping for more; dreaming of more. Then pushing off to "sea" hoping merely on a sail or, in this case, a homemade submarine looking for more.
I agree with one of the previous couple of posts that this is quickly going up on the list of the most relatable songs he has. Nothing compares to breaking out of a comfort zone in the name of avoiding mediocrity. The line, "Now his friends bring him up when they're drinking" really hit home for me. Sometimes I think that's all of us ever really want - to be remembered.
You're completely right with the "Taking on Water" references. I think this song is "Taking on Water" in a narrative form. Thanks for mentioning this. :)
You're completely right with the "Taking on Water" references. I think this song is "Taking on Water" in a narrative form. Thanks for mentioning this. :)