What Is And What Should Never Be (Rough Mix With Vocal)
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The lyrics imagine one person inviting another to leave together for an exciting, almost dreamlike future. The mood shifts between eager possibility and hesitation: they picture sailing away, but then admit that the โwind wonโt blowโ and that they perhaps should not go. By the end, the invitation feels less certain, while the singerโs final lines suggest a private side that other people do not see.
The โcastleโ may represent an imagined future or a place where anything seems possible, rather than a literal destination. โCatch the windโ suggests taking a chance and moving freely, while the still air hints that circumstancesโor the singerโs own doubtsโare holding them back. The repeated phrase about taking their time can sound patient and reassuring, but it may also suggest that the singer hopes to persuade the other person gradually.
The title-like contrast between what is and what โshould never beโ leaves the relationship open to interpretation. Their imagined escape may be thrilling but unwise, or it may simply feel impossible because neither person is ready. The lyrics do not explain what makes the journey unsuitable, so the tension between desire and restraint remains unresolved. The closing claim that others do not know how the singer moves โlike hellโ adds a hint of hidden energy or rebelliousness without clarifying exactly what it means.