The Sea (ft. CoriAnder)

Story Behind The Song

The song was written as a result of moving the capo up to the fifth fret of the guitar which gave the chords a melancholic feel, from which the lyrics came pretty quickly. It was produced remotely by longstanding collaborator Corin Anderson (CoriAnder), who stamped his trademark beautiful electronic textures to the track.

Song Description

A thoughtful ballad with a modern production.

Song Length 3:27 Genre Pop - Electro, Electronic - Downbeat
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful Subject Ocean, Sea
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I wish I were carefree like you
I know it's just me
I wish I were restless like you
You're a mess, it's true
I wish the world would stop
We're at the top of our game

I know it's just me
You're the tide, you're the sea
I lay on cinnamon sands
While pebbles slip through my hands

I wish I were strong like you
I know it's just me
But you crash on the stones
While my bones get so old

I know it's just me
You're the tide, you're the sea
I lay on cinnamon sands
While pebbles slip through my hands
I know it's just me
You're the sea, I'm the land


I like the sounds you used for the track. Makes me feel nostalgia, like watching MTV videos growing up. It feels like a walking through the rain record.

I like the way this one starts out. The synth sequence texture really works well with the breathy vocal. Nice job holding off on the drums for almost 2 minutes.

This song has mood...lots of it! The melody is very pleasant and the consistent keyboard eighth notes throughout the song are very pleasing and hooky. They really make the song and sets the mood of shimmering waves. Lyrically simple but not by any means common, the words compliment the melody and make the tune flow easily with perfectly slightly raspy contemplative vocals. It's one of those tunes on an album you'd point to and say, "listen to this one, it's good!" Actually, it's very good, a keeper. I can imagine this one also being used in films about relationships and specialized commercials.

I really enjoyed this a lot......

The instrumentation is gorgeous! Sucked me in right from the getgo.

I like the vibe and the arrangement/instrumentation

Lyrics David James Music David James
Producer Corin Anderson Publisher David James
Performance David James, Corin Anderson
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
John Walradt Great Electronica 9/6/2021

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