Ocean
22 Even Lyrics
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Life, it's like the crossing of an ocean
Love, it's like the drowning of an old man
Some may see inside of these
It's all inside of me
Goodnight, goodnight
Feel it run thru my skin
I see it all thru my eyes
Tempted, turn the page and close the doors to me
I'm making all the wrong choices I am
Life, it's like the crossing of an ocean
Love, it's like the drowning of an old man
Some may see inside of these
It's all inside of me
Alright, alright
Too, I know that I covet lies
Begin at the end of time
I never wanted to
I lie in wake of men that won't sleep
Rest my head, then, in me I'll rot
Fall asleep then I'll tread the waters
I forget.
Such is life
The lyrics of 22 Even's song "Ocean" are describing the overwhelming and intense feelings that one may experience throughout their life. The first line "Feel it seethe thru me" suggests that these feelings are deeply ingrained within the person and are constantly present. The comparison of life to an ocean in the lines "Life, it's like the crossing of an ocean" expresses the idea that life is a long journey with unknown depths and challenges that must be endured. The following line "love, it's like the drowning of an old man" creates a vivid image of the suffocating feeling of love that can be all-consuming and overpowering.
The next lines "Some may see inside of these, It's all inside of me" suggests that these feelings are personal and may be hidden from others. The repetition of "goodnight" and "alright" at the end of each stanza implies a sense of resignation and acceptance of these feelings. The lines "Fuck everything the told me, Tempted, turn the page and close the doors to me, I'm making all the wrong choices I am" express a rebellion against societal norms and the consequences that come with it. The final lines "I forget. Such is life" implies a sense of forgetfulness and loss, reflecting the sense of mortality throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel it seethe thru me.
I feel an intense emotion flowing through me.
Life, it's like the crossing of an ocean
Life can be compared to a long, difficult journey that requires crossing a vast ocean.
Love, it's like the drowning of an old man
Love can be overwhelming and feel like drowning, particularly for someone who has lived a long life and experienced many years.
Some may see inside of these
Some people may be able to look deeply and understand these challenging emotions.
It's all inside of me
These feelings are all contained within my own mind and body.
Goodnight, goodnight
I am saying goodbye to my day and anticipating rest for the night.
Feel it run thru my skin
I can physically feel the emotion throughout my body.
I see it all thru my eyes
I am seeing the world around me through the filter of my emotions.
Fuck everything the told me
I am rejecting all advice that has been given to me previously.
Tempted, turn the page and close the doors to me
I am tempted to give up and withdraw from the difficulties of life.
I'm making all the wrong choices I am
I am aware that I am making choices that will lead to negative outcomes.
Alright, alright
I am trying to reassure myself that everything will be okay despite my doubts.
Too, I know that I covet lies
I am aware that I desire to deceive myself and others with falsehoods.
Begin at the end of time
I am recognizing that my choices and actions will have repercussions beyond my own lifetime.
I never wanted to
I did not intend for things to turn out this way.
I lie in wake of men that won't sleep
I am kept awake by thoughts of people who have wronged me and will not face the consequences of their actions.
Rest my head, then, in me I'll rot
I will rest my head and eventually die, my body decaying and returning to the earth.
Fall asleep then I'll tread the waters
I will eventually succumb to sleep and death, passing from the challenges of life to something unknown.
I forget.
I try to forget the difficulties and struggles of life, but they continue to haunt me.
Such is life
This is the way that life is, full of challenges and emotional struggles that we must face.
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.