Story Behind The Song
It started off much more ballad-y. When Josh met me (Lauren-vocalist) and we decided we wanted to start the band a few years back, many of the tunes took on a more "rock" or "angsty" feel just based on what my voice sounds like. "Ocean" is no exception. T
Song Description
It's about fighting for a relationship under seemingly unsurmountable odds. This is much of what Bella's story is about in "New Moon". She's fighting for Edward even though it seems he no longer loves her. The fact that we use "ocean" as a metaphor and Be
Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Pop - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Disturbed, Heated |
Subject |
Lost Love, Water |
Similar Artists |
Garbage, Kelly Clarkson |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
I don't know why but I've been scared to death, that I'm not terrified enough
I'll tread the water fighting for each breath, waiting on the sky above.
Keep your head above the water. The waves are crashing harder and shore is getting farther and father away. I know I'm only going the way the wind if blowing but lost out on the ocean is as close as I've got to home.
I say I don't believe in things like chance; just reasons I don't get to know.
But since I put my faith in circumstance, it seems that I've got less to show.
Keep your head above the water. The waves are crashing harder and shore is getting farther and father away. I know I'm only going the way the wind if blowing but lost out on the ocean is as close as I've got to home.
Keep your head above the water...