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Ocean Man
Ween Lyrics


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Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand
Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip
Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land

Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement at the oberman
Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth to the childlike man
Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land

Ocean man, ocean man
Ocean man

Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand
Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip
Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land

Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement at the oberman
Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth to the childlike man
Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land

Ocean man

Overall Meaning

is a song by the American alternative rock band Ween, released in 1997 as part of their album "The Mollusk." The band consists of two members, Gene and Dean Ween, who are known for their eclectic style and genre-hopping approach to music. "Ocean Man" is a standout track from the album, with its catchy melody, surreal lyrics, and playful sense of wonder.


The song is a whimsical meditation on the ocean and the mysteries it contains, with the titular "Ocean Man" representing a kind of wise and all-knowing guide through this realm. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and strange juxtapositions, such as "the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand" and "the wonder of amazement at the oberman." The overall effect is dreamlike and surreal, like a glimpse into a world that exists just beyond our reach.


At its core, however, "Ocean Man" is a celebration of the natural world and our place within it. The ocean is an endlessly fascinating and magical place, and the song urges us to embrace its mysteries and explore its depths. Whether we are a "childlike man" or a wise old sage, there is always something new to discover and learn from the ocean and its inhabitants.


Line by Line Meaning

Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand
The singer is calling out to a personified Ocean Man, asking him to guide him to a place that he knows and understands.


Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip
The journey to the far reaches of the earth is an exciting and adventurous experience.


Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand
The tan-colored crust of a person has become infused with the sand of the ocean.


Soaking up the thirst of the land
The sand is absorbing the moisture from the surrounding terrain.


Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement at the oberman
The artist is asking Ocean Man if he is able to see through the sense of awe that comes from encountering something as extraordinary as the oberman.


Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth to the childlike man
The crust of the ocean can be difficult to comprehend by those who approach it with a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity.


Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand
The sand has been the backdrop to the life and evolution of various forms of life.


Soaking up the thirst of the land
Once again, the sand is drawing in and absorbing the surrounding moisture.


Ocean man, ocean man
The artist calls out to Ocean Man again.


Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand
The artist repeats his earlier request for Ocean Man to take him to a place he knows.


Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip
This line is repeated as a reminder of the adventurous spirit behind the journey.


Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand
This line is repeated, highlighting the close relationship between the ocean and the sandy shores.


Soaking up the thirst of the land
The final line reiterates the recurring theme of the sand absorbing the moisture of the land.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Freeman, Michael Melchiondo, Jr.

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