Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indie-pop
Song Meaning of “The Hours” by Beach House
This dreamy, enchanting song by Beach House expresses longing for a loved one — perhaps revealing the anguish of unrequited love or the ache of being apart from someone who has left us behind. The protagonist feels inclined to escape reality and live in a place “in between” — one where they can be with their loved one forever. The imagery of an “ever flowing stream” and “round that bend” create a peaceful setting — a dreamy, ethereal space where between them, time stands still. The narrator is at a loss when “The Hours” drift away, leaving them in an in-between-place, unable to move forward but also not wanting to go back. There is a feeling of resignation that comes with the knowledge that they will never be able to make their dream come true. Ultimately, the song’s message is one of hope and solace, knowing that one day they will have their chance at happiness again.