Phillips was a member of the Gateway Quartet and a bellhop before he recorded "Sea of Love". The song was arranged and produced by Eddie Shuler for neighbor George Khoury's label. After three months of work on the arrangement, building up the vocal group and trying out different musicians, the song was ready for release. It sold heavily and was leased to Mercury Records. "Sea of Love" went to # 2 in the U.S. pop charts and spent 14 weeks in the top 40, as well as reaching # 1 on the R&B chart. It sold over two million copies in 1959
Phillips was deprived of a hit in the UK although his version received a considerable amount of airplay on the BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg. However, in the UK "Sea of Love" was covered by British rock n roller Marty Wilde who took it to No. 3 on the pop charts
Sea Of Love
Phil Phillips Lyrics
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To the sea, the sea of love
I want to tell you how much I love you
Do you remember when we met?
That's the day I knew you were my pet
I want to tell you how much I love you
Come with me to the sea
Oh, love
Do you remember when we met?
That's the day I knew you were my pet
I want to tell you how much I love you
Come with me to the sea
Oh, love
Do you remember when we met?
That's the day I knew you were my pet
I want to tell you how much I love you
The song "Sea of Love" is a classic love song that is all about expressing the depth of one's love. The song encourages the listener's love interest to come with him or her to the "sea of love" so that they can both be immersed in the intensity of their love. The song begins with a simple but powerful line, "Come with me, my love, to the sea, the sea of love" which sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The second stanza of the song reminisces about the day the couple first met, as this was significant in the singer's realization that his love interest was meant to be his "pet". The lyrics imply a sense of ownership over the person he or she loves, but in a positive and affectionate way. The repetition of this stanza throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this significant day and the realization of their love for each other.
Overall, the song is about finding true love and the importance of embracing it. The "sea of love" is a metaphor for this all-consuming feeling, and the singer aims to give words to the emotion so that his love interest can fully understand the depth of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me, my love
I am inviting you to join me on this journey to the sea of love. You are the one I love and want to share this experience with.
To the sea, the sea of love
The sea of love represents the depths of our emotional connection. It is where we can express our love freely and without restraint.
I want to tell you how much I love you
I want to express my deep love and affection for you. I want to make sure that you know how much you mean to me.
Do you remember when we met?
I am reflecting on the beginnings of our relationship. I am curious if you still recall the moment we first met.
That's the day I knew you were my pet
When we first met, I felt a strong connection with you. I knew that I wanted to care for and protect you, like one would a beloved pet.
Come with me to the sea
I am inviting you to come with me to access the depths of our love, to explore the unknown, and enjoy the experience with me.
Oh, love
This is a term of endearment, an expression of the deep affection that the singer feels for their partner.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Khoury, Philip Baptiste
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