I stood alone, upon the platform in vain
Puerto Ricans they were playing me salsa in the rain
With open doors and manual locks
In fast food parking lots

I headed West, I was a man on the move
New York had lied to me, I needed the truth
Oh, I need somebody, I needed someone I could trust
I don't gamble, but if I did I would bet on us

Like the Dead Sea
You told me I was like the Dead Sea
You'll never sink when you are with me
Oh Lord, like the Dead Sea

Whoa, I'm like the Dead Sea
The finest words you ever said to me
Honey can't you see,
I was born to be, be your Dead Sea

You told me you were good at running away
Domestic life, it never suited you like a suitcase
You left with just the clothes on your back
You took the rest when you took the map

Yes, there are times we live for somebody else
Your father died and you decided to live
It for yourself you felt, you just felt it was time
And I'm glad, 'cause you with cats, that's just not right

Like the Dead Sea
You told me I was like the Dead Sea
You'll never sink when you are with me
Oh Lord, I'm your Dead Sea

Whoa, I'm like the Dead Sea
The finest words you ever said to me
Honey can't you see
I was born to be, be your Dead Sea

I've been down, I've been defeated
You're the message I was heeding
Would you stay,
Would you stay the night?

Dead Sea,
Told me I was like the Dead Sea
Never sink when you are with me
Oh Lord, I'm your Dead Sea

Whoa, I'm like the Dead Sea
The nicest words you ever said to me
Honey can't you see
I was born to be your Dead Sea



Lyrics submitted by dmakita

Track duration: 04:08

"Dead Sea" as written by Wesley Schultz, Jeremy Fraites

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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  • +2
    General Comment:The word "dead" and the sad tone of the music makes this song sound gloomy. But in reality, this song is uplifting. The high salt content of the dead sea makes it so that people float more easily. The artist is saying that he is so happy because he was made to keep her afloat. He's been down but she brings him right up and he does the same thing for her. It's a beautiful and quirky way to tell someone that you will be there for them.
    Flagged izzybel12on October 10, 2012   Link
  • +3
    Song Meaning:Wes (lead vocals) said he wrote this song about what Jer's (drums, vocals) girlfriend said to him once, how he's her "Dead Sea" because she'd never sink when she's with him.

    I think the meaning of that is, the Dead Sea is so salty you'd actually float in the water instead of sink. Which is an oddly sweet, and creative way to tell someone they're special to you and that you consider them an exception.
    Flag megbird1691on July 06, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:One of the best, freshest songs I have heard in a while, totally made me hooked on them.
    Flag BenRunkleon July 05, 2012   Link

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