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Ocean
Dead Sea Empire Lyrics
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Is it unclear who's a friend or foe?
I know the storm is raging here in all direction
And the sky is grey and norm is your protection
And the flesh ain't bad and the mind is weak
I know the walls are closing in, it's hard to speak
Now tear the water from the ocean,
And before I give you up completely
Forever have to wonder why
Wonder why
I'm scared like a kid in shock
And who is she, where's the one I lost?
I know God is good and fair, deserving adoration
But you're never here, I blame the medication
All your stars are burning, all the silence screaming
All four walls are within reach, but you're still breathing
I tear the water from the ocean
Feel the air out of the sky
Before I give you up completely
Forever have to wonder why
Wonder why
In Dead Sea Empire's song "Ocean", the lyrics are filled with themes of confusion, fear, and desperation. The opening lines "I'm here, why you feel so low? Is it unclear who's a friend or foe?" suggest a feeling of helplessness and a lack of understanding about one's surroundings. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the storm that is raging in all directions and how the sky is grey, representing the lack of hope in their situation. The lyrics also mention how the flesh isn't bad, but the mind is weak, alluding to the inner struggles that can make it difficult to cope with the situation at hand.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as it speaks to the desire to hold on to something, no matter how desperate the situation may be. The lyrics "Tear the water from the ocean, feel the air out of the sky, and before I give you up completely, forever have to wonder why" are a cry for help and a plea to be saved from the turmoil that is consuming the singer.
The ending verses continue to express the turmoil and inner conflict that the singer is experiencing. Even though they acknowledge that God is good and fair, they cannot help but feel abandoned and lost. The line "All four walls are within reach, but you're still breathing" speaks to the feeling of being trapped and suffocated by the situation, but still having to endure it.
Overall, Dead Sea Empire's song "Ocean" is a powerful representation of how hard it can be to cope with difficult circumstances, and the lyrics are an effective expression of the different emotions that one might experience in such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here, why you feel so low?
Why are you feeling down when I am here with you?
Is it unclear who's a friend or foe?
Are you having trouble distinguishing between those who support you and those who don't?
I know the storm is raging here in all direction
I am aware that there are difficulties challenging us from every angle.
And the sky is grey and norm is your protection
You feel more comfortable with the familiar, mundane aspects of life, even during difficult times.
And the flesh ain't bad and the mind is weak
Your physical body is healthy, but mentally you are struggling.
I know the walls are closing in, it's hard to speak
It feels like everything is closing in around you, making it difficult to express yourself.
Now tear the water from the ocean,
Metaphorically, let's take control of something that is thought to be uncontrollable.
Feel the air out of the sky
In the same way, let's try to overcome another impossible challenge.
And before I give you up completely
I want to exhaust all possible solutions before giving up on our situation.
Forever have to wonder why
It would be devastating to never know what could have been done differently.
I'm scared like a kid in shock
I am deeply afraid and feel incredibly vulnerable, like a child in a state of shock.
And who is she, where's the one I lost?
I am confused and disoriented, searching for someone who is no longer there.
I know God is good and fair, deserving adoration
I acknowledge and appreciate a higher power that is deserving of respect and admiration for their fairness and goodness.
But you're never here, I blame the medication
Despite my belief in a higher power, I am struggling with feeling abandoned and attribute it to the medication I am taking.
All your stars are burning, all the silence screaming
It feels like everything around me is falling apart and the emptiness is overwhelming.
All four walls are within reach, but you're still breathing
Even though it feels like everything is closing in on me, I am still alive and fighting for a way out.
I tear the water from the ocean
Once again, I am taking control of something that seems impossible to manipulate.
Feel the air out of the sky
I am attempting the impossible again, but this time with more urgency in order to save the situation.
Before I give you up completely
I refuse to give up on the situation until I have exhausted all possible solutions.
Forever have to wonder why
Not knowing if there was something else that could have been done differently would haunt me forever.
Writer(s): J. Dead
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.