The success of the single 'Shoot Your Gun' and the track 'Devil In Me' shot the band to prominence after its use in a Vauxhall commercial.
In early 2006, after four years together touring, with difficulties recording their follow-up album and a desire to change musical direction, the band mutually agreed to split up.
The band reformed in 2008 and released Shake/Shiver/Moan in 2010 and Got It If You Want It in 2012.
On 3 May, 2012, the band announced on Twitter that guitarist Dan Hare decided to leave the band.
22-20s quietly split for a second time in 2013.
Ocean
22-20s Lyrics
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This one's for recovery
Sleeping while you took control
Time to reclaim what you stole
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
Wintertime, now I'm in bloom
From this seed of misery
Falling for recovery
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
Waves of words and waves of sounds
Flooding through your holy ground
From this sea of misery
Seeking out your company
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
The verses in "Ocean" by 22-20s speaks of recovery and taking back what was taken from oneself. It seems like the singer is addressing someone who has betrayed or hurt them, as it says "Clearly there's no faith in me" and "Time to reclaim what you stole." The singer knows that they were asleep or inactive during this time, but now they're ready to take action and recover from the damage done. The chorus emphasizes this recovery with the repetition of "Sound like an ocean rolling to you." Perhaps the ocean is a symbol of the singer's emotions or power that is ready to take over and recover what was lost.
The second verse continues to show the singer's personal growth and transformation. Winter is now over, and they are in bloom or thriving. However, they don't forget the past and acknowledge their suffering (a black blossom) that was meant for the person they're addressing. The singer is falling into recovery, allowing themselves to heal and grow from the past.
Overall, "Ocean" is a song about personal growth and recovery from betrayal or hurt. The ocean is used as a symbol of both the turmoil and strength within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Clearly there's no faith in me
I am feeling doubted and mistrusted by those around me
This one's for recovery
This is a song about my journey to heal and overcome my struggles
Sleeping while you took control
I was unaware and passive while someone else took charge of my life
Time to reclaim what you stole
Now it is my turn to take back what was taken from me
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
The sound of the music in this song resembles the steady, powerful rolling of the tides
Wintertime, now I'm in bloom
Even in the midst of cold and difficult times, I am starting to grow and flourish
This black blossom meant for you
Despite my struggles and darkness, my growth and healing are ultimately meant for those I care about
From this seed of misery
My struggles and pain served as the starting point for my journey to recovery
Falling for recovery
Although the road to healing is not always easy, I am committed to falling and getting back up again for the sake of my recovery
Waves of words and waves of sounds
The music and lyrics of this song create a powerful, immersive experience for the listener
Flooding through your holy ground
The impact of this music and message is so strong that it permeates even the most sacred and personal aspects of your life
Seeking out your company
Through this music, I am reaching out to connect with and support others who are going through similar struggles
Sound like an ocean rolling to you
The repetition of this line emphasizes the steady, powerful, and immersive nature of the music
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tedplaysguitar
beautiful song regardless that it was viewed at the times as not fitting in on the album... wonderful opening line 'clearly there's no faith in me' sets the feel of the song with it's chiming guitar lines and harmonies... much missed band. best to all of them in their future pursuits.
beseeingyou6
Why doesn't everybody know about this band?!?!?!
C'est DENIS qui l'dit!
Si moi je les connais! :)
deadniz
I know. and i like it .