Discover the story of the song > Wave Wet Sand – Ace Of Base

The protagonist is describing their partner as reliable, comparing them to a painting in wave wet sand. When they look into their partner's eyes, they can't see anything, which indicates attraction to them. The protagonist has read many books about love but hasn't found anything that captures their own experience. They compare their partner to the water, always coming and going, and the protagonist feels like just a piece of an island that their partner can reach out to. They express their doubts and ask their partner to be honest about their feelings. They can't ignore their partner's calls and don't want to be afraid of potential tears. The protagonist's goal is to find just a piece of their partner's love. They compare their partner's love to water and describe them as their "shore".