The “hurricane of frowns” is the opposition that believers face in this world. The song’s speaker therefore asserts that neither the war, famine, plague, and natural disasters that accompany the end of the world nor the punishments of the Last Judgment will harm the listener. The song’s speaker assures the listener of safety in three circumstances: “if the sky is falling down,” “in a hurricane of frowns,” and “if we’re six feet underground.” “If the sky is falling down” refers to Jesus’s second coming, when, according to John’s vision, “the sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place” (Revelation 6:14). Read in a Christian context, it positions Jesus as the song’s speaker or narrator, using his voice to powerfully express the faithful promises of God. ![]() General CommentIntentionally or unintentionally, Capital Cities’ “Safe and Sound” is full of Christian imagery and Biblical allusions. (Well there is always he - he/ she - she, love is love) He wants her either for the first time or he wants her back because he lost her :) He also eludes that he'll still be a lucky bastard by having her, even if they are both dead. The best part is when he sates that is she does give him a chance, hes confident that she wont regret it, she won't want to leave him (or the relationship or invitation for that matter "you'll still be standing next to me". This expression is pretty much indicating that his love is a puzzling and overwhelming phenomenon. Now he also tells her that he can show her what love is/love her and he describes his love as a "tidal wave of mystery". Both of them will appreciate what the world has to offer by being together.Įven in the face of adversity and others misery (in a hurricane of frowns), as long as they are together, everything is going to be alright!. ![]() He wants to make right by her (fill her cup) and make her happy, because he knows he has a lot to give, and apparently so, he wants to give it to HER ) He knows that she will appreciate the deed and he will be fulfilled his offer. Then he tells her that he considers himself lucky to have her because even if the world is going to sh*t (if the sky is falling down), they will be just fine by each others side. ![]() He is telling her that he can cheer her up (make her happy) not only by showing her those things that she has been looking for but also those places that she might want to go to (might be referring to the future as well) and all by each others side. He is indicating her that no danger nor harm will touch them because together they will be safe and sound, they will overcome obstacles in a happy to go lucky manner. My InterpretationNotice how the lyrics are somewhat of a plea.
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