The Sea Is Calling Lyrics
Temper Trap
Lyrics
At night when it's quiet and the waves come rolling in,
The merchant ship's light paints the dark as we sing
The one who is great, who but words cannot be seen
When all left is love, there will be no in between
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Naked in light we are born
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Calling us into the world
A distance from grace, we shall toil with our days
And take on the dirt that has rendered us as slaves
Our mothers will cry, is there something in the sky?
We know we are present here, but may never know why
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Naked in light we are born
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Calling us into the world
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Naked in light we are born
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Calling us into the world
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Placed on the wayside at birth
Down on the open road
Making our way back home
Tucked in the corner of Earth
Naked in light we are born
Oh, can you hear the sea calling?
Calling us into the world
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Sea Is Calling is a song by Australian indie rock band The Temper Trap, released on August 4th, 2020 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Thin Air. Written by Dougy Mandagi, Toby Dundas and Joseph Greer, it features emotive lyrics that evoke a sense of longing for a place far away from home.
It was produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia) and mixed by Spike Stent (Beyoncé, Coldplay). The song is about escaping to an unknown destination in search of solace, with its melancholic yet uplifting soundscape providing the perfect backdrop for its vivid lyrics. Its chorus “the sea is calling me” has become an anthem for many listeners who are looking for a way out of their current situation. With its beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics, The Sea Is Calling is sure to be another hit for The Temper Trap.