Down By The Seaside
Tori Amos · Other Songs - Tori Amos
See the boats go sailin'
Can the people hear, oh
What the little fish are sayin'
Oh, oh, the people turned away
Oh, the people turned away
Down in the city streets
See all the folk go racin', racin'
No time left, no-no
To pass the time of day
Hey, hey, yeah, the people turned away
The people turned away
So far away, so far away
See how they run, see how they run,
See how they run, see how they run
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Do you still do the twist
Do you find you remember things that well
I wanna tell you
Some folk twistin' every day
Though sometimes it's awful hard to tell
Ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha, oh
Out in the country
Hear the people singin'
Singin' 'bout their progress
Knowin' where they're goin'
Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, the people turned away
Yes, the people turned away
Sing loud for the sunshine
Pray hard for the rain
And show your love for Lady Nature
And she will come back again
Yes she will, yes she will
Oh, oh, oh, the people turned away
The people turned away
Don't they know that they're goin'
Down By The Seaside
Down By The Seaside stands as a compelling song in Tori Amos's expansive discography, showcasing her signature blend of piano-driven introspection and narrative depth. The track reflects the artist's ability to weave personal emotion into broader atmospheric soundscapes, a hallmark of her work throughout the years. While often associated with her more experimental periods, the song maintains the melodic accessibility that has defined her career. Amos's performance captures a distinct mood, balancing vulnerability with a sense of place that resonates with listeners familiar with her catalog. This recording contributes to her ongoing exploration of themes involving memory, landscape, and human connection, reinforcing her status as a significant voice in contemporary alternative music.