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Down By The Sea

Men at Work

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Down By The Sea

Down by the sea

I found your hidden treasure

Just you and me,

We overdosed on pleasure

Yonnies in the wind,

We're ruggin' up for winter

Putting out the bins

In cold and windy weather

Down by the docks

Live all the silent sea-ships

Crates are stored on blocks

Where now only the rats live

Sail me down the river

Till we reach the shore

Diving into the center

Eating out the core

Down on the beach

Saluting Captain Benbow

Always out of reach

It's quiet when the tide's low

Climbing up the cliffs

You can see for miles far

The boat that ran adrift

Is sitting on the sandbar

Laughing at the waves

That storm the river mouth

The ice is on the move now

Creeping north and south

Down by the sea

I found your hidden treasure

Just you and me

We over-dosed on pleasure

Listen to your heart

Screamin' at the sky

Can't you feel it tremble

Don't you wonder why

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Down By The Sea by Men at Work is a contemplative and nostalgic song that explores themes of change, loss, and reflection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once-familiar seaside that now feels different, evoking a sense of melancholy and longing for the past. This song captures the bittersweet feeling of returning to a place that holds many memories and finding it altered, prompting introspection about the passage of time and the impermanence of life. Moments like 'Everything you've tried to hide / Will be revealed on the other side' highlight the idea of hidden truths coming to light, adding depth to the song's reflective nature.

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