Ocean
Crisman Lyrics
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White wall
Scraped knees
She falls
Down (down) to (to) the ocean floor
They are grabbing for more
Torn pants
You good?
Give a glance
I'll stand
Feeling pretty whole
Like theres no more to give
All the pieces they are here for
Me to have
A part of me, you are
A part of this thing
A part of the ground
A part of every person around
Undress
White wall
Scraped knees
She falls
Down (down) to (to) the ocean floor
They are grabbing for more
Red shoes
Torn pants
You good?
Give a glance
I'll stand
Feeling pretty whole
Like theres no more to give
All the pieces they are here for
Me to have
A part of me, you are
A part of this thing
A part of the ground
A part of every person around
The lyrics to Crisman's song "Ocean" paint a vivid picture of a moment in time where a person is witnessing someone they care about falling down and scraping their knees. The scene is set against a white wall where the person falls down to the ocean floor, and others are grabbing for more. The singer checks on the fallen person, asking if they're okay, and gets a quick glance of confirmation. The singer then stands, feeling whole and complete, surrounded by all the pieces that make them who they are, including the people around them.
The repetition of the first verse throughout the song gives the listener a sense of the cyclical nature of life. The ocean floor, a symbol of both beauty and danger, represents the unknown depths and mysteries of life. The singer's self-awareness and sense of wholeness suggest that they have come to terms with the inevitability of life's ups and downs, and that they have found a way to embrace all of it, the good and the bad. The line "a part of me, you are, a part of this thing," speaks to the interconnectedness of all people, and how we are all connected, even if we don't realize it.
Overall, Crisman's "Ocean" is a beautifully introspective song that explores themes of connection, wholeness, and the cyclical nature of life. The sparse instrumentation and haunting vocals give the song a dream-like quality, like a distant memory or a fleeting moment of clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Undress
Stripping oneself down, revealing vulnerability
White wall
A blank canvas, an opportunity for self-expression
Scraped knees
Physical wounds, symbolic for emotional pain
She falls
A moment of weakness, a stumble in life
Down (down) to (to) the ocean floor
Sinking deeper into emotional turmoil
They are grabbing for more
Unsettled emotions, a desire for resolution
Red shoes
An aspect of personal style, a symbol of identity
Torn pants
A sign of wear and tear, a metaphor for emotional exhaustion
You good?
A question asked out of concern, a plea for emotional connection
Give a glance
Looking for a connection, a longing for intimacy
I'll stand
A moment of confidence, a feeling of inner strength
Feeling pretty whole
A sense of completeness, a feeling of self-worth
Like theres no more to give
A sense of contentment, a feeling of having given everything
All the pieces they are here for
All the elements that make up a person
Me to have
A personal sense of ownership and identity
A part of me, you are
An acknowledgement of the connections between people
A part of this thing
A recognition of the importance of the world around us
A part of the ground
A connection to the earth, a sense of belonging
A part of every person around
The interdependence of human relationships
Writer(s): Grahm Robinson, Madeline Dowd, Truman Boone Patrello
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.