Alone With The Sea
Hurt · The Re-Consumation [2008]
Where anyone who saw it grew old with the sea
And we were terrified of water
And of all the sons and daughters no one dared to see
And on the banks of the coastline
I tracked a bleeding loved one
Whose blood was mingling
In the saltiest of waters
'Cause apparently they'd faltered, never again to be seen
"I tried", I cried
"I tried", I scried
"This old war-ship has wounds
and it won't sail for nothin'" an old sailor said to me
And I was foolish not to listen
And paid such close conviction at all the lies I believed
"But if you lend me some more labor
And you put your name on paper we just might catch a breeze"
We know now he was not a captain
Now, because of all my actions, I grow alone with the sea
Alone With The Sea
Hurt's 'Alone With The Sea' stands as a defining track from their 2008 album, The Re-Consumation. Emerging from a prolific period that included Vol. 1 and Vol. II, this recording captures the band's evolving sound within the English genre landscape. The song reflects the atmospheric and introspective qualities found throughout their mid-to-late 2000s discography, bridging the gap between their earlier experimental works and the polished production of subsequent releases like Goodbye To The Machine. As part of a cohesive body of work, the track exemplifies the group's ability to blend emotional depth with structured composition. It remains a significant song in their catalogue, showcasing the artistic maturity developed during this era of consistent output and stylistic refinement.