Story Behind The Song
The song was written as a result of moving the capo up to the fifth fret of the guitar which gave the chords a melancholic feel, from which the lyrics came pretty quickly. It was produced remotely by longstanding collaborator Corin Anderson (CoriAnder), who stamped his trademark beautiful electronic textures to the track.
Song Description
A thoughtful ballad with a modern production.
| Song Length |
3:27 |
Genre |
Pop - Electro, Electronic - Downbeat |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful |
Subject |
Ocean, Sea |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I wish I were carefree like you
I know it's just me
I wish I were restless like you
You're a mess, it's true
I wish the world would stop
We're at the top of our game
I know it's just me
You're the tide, you're the sea
I lay on cinnamon sands
While pebbles slip through my hands
I wish I were strong like you
I know it's just me
But you crash on the stones
While my bones get so old
I know it's just me
You're the tide, you're the sea
I lay on cinnamon sands
While pebbles slip through my hands
I know it's just me
You're the sea, I'm the land