Story Behind The Song
Produced by the artist Emily Burridge when resident in the North East of Brazil and reflects cultural tradition of the Goddess of the Sea and memories of making offerings on the beach with her boyfriend.
Track no 2 on "Footsteps in the Sand" CD production
Song Description
The lyrics of the track, "Candle in the Sand", refer to the annual Birthday celebrations of Yemenja (Goddess of the Sea) when the custom of making offerings in the sea in the form of flowers takes place. "We tossed a flower into the sea, we lit a candle in the Sand".
| Song Length |
2:51 |
Genre |
New Age - Contemporary, New Age - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Gracious |
Subject |
Sadness, Heartbreak |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
We sat and watched,
The Sea drew the line
Cool waters, memories in time.
The shifting sands, like an hour glass,
How quickly this time has passed.
We tossed a flower in to the sea
We lit a candle in the sand,
The flame that burned, still speaks to me
Brings memories of that land