Buffalo Sunn is a five piece band from Dublin, Ireland. They are comprised … Read Full Bio ↴Buffalo Sunn is a five piece band from Dublin, Ireland. They are comprised of Daniel Paxton, songwriter, guitarist and lead vocalist, his brother Conor on bass and pedal steel guitar, Patrick McHugh on guitar and backing vocals, Jimmy Cullen on keys and backing vocals, and Donagh O’Brien on drums, They incorporate sounds from the 60’s right up to the present day, mixing big reverb- laden harmonies with carefully placed guitars to take the listener on an epic journey through their songs.

Until October 2013 they were known as Sweet Jane.

Ocean
Buffalo Sunn Lyrics

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If you want me I will be by the ocean,
If you need me I will be by the sea
Trying to rid myself of all this emotions
That's really bothering me

If you call me don't expect me to come running
I'm better of on my own
And this disease that you all call loneliness

Never bothered me at all

I would follow you until the end of the world
I would follow you my sweet
Until there's flowers at our feet
Tell me how am I supposed to tell you now

I can't seem to find the words
There're lost somehow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Buffalo Sunn's song 'Ocean' reflect the emotions of someone struggling with their feelings of loneliness. The singer expresses the desire to escape their emotions by heading towards the ocean and sea. They imply that the vastness of these bodies of water may help them find some relief from their inner turmoil. However, despite their physical presence in these locations, they assert that loneliness is not a disease and it does not bother them.

The chorus of the song brings forth a dilemma faced by the singer - their commitment to their loved ones versus their need for solitude. They state that they would follow their sweetheart wherever they go, but they cannot seem to find the words to express their emotions. The final lines indicate that the singer is struggling to find the appropriate way to let their loved one know that they cannot be available at their beck and call.

Line by Line Meaning

If you want me I will be by the ocean,
I will go to the ocean if you need me.

If you need me I will be by the sea
I will be at the sea if you require my presence.

Trying to rid myself of all this emotions
I'm attempting to release myself from these feelings.

That's really bothering me
These emotions are causing me distress.

If you call me don't expect me to come running
Don't expect me to hurry to you when you phone me.

I'm better of on my own
I prefer being alone.

And this disease that you all call loneliness
Loneliness, which you all consider to be a disease,

Never bothered me at all
Has never troubled me.

I would follow you until the end of the world
I would go with you to the ends of the earth.

I would follow you my sweet
My beloved, I would follow you.

Until there's flowers at our feet
Until we're standing among flowers.