After several great acoustic live performances at the west coast of Norway, the charming duo has got themselves into the "first division" of the Norwegian music scene, eager to take the step into the "premier league".
Elsa & Emilie write songs about growing up in a small windy city, about helpless and hopeless love and about the dark sides of being young. During the last year their sound has developed into a greater dimension, a Nordic, icy and dark, yet poppy sound.
Ocean
Elsa & Emilie Lyrics
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And I had a lot of love for the beach where I believe in something
And I had a car and I went too far
And you took me there
And I had a lot of love for the cops, before they got here
I′m headed home
I told you so
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I′m going, I'm going, I'm going
Because I′ve had so much for so long
I don′t know how to get back up
Yes I've had so much for so long
That I don′t know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more, no more
I said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
I said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want your bad
Now I′ve had what I wanted
With money on my mind
I'm doing time, by the ocean
I still have my car
I go too far
You take me there
And if I give it up, will you pick me up
And still take me there?
I′m headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I′m going, I′m going
Because I've had so much for so long
I don′t know how to get back up
Yes I've had so much for so long
That I don′t know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more, no more
I said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
I said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want you bad
Look where I′m at
I used to want you bad
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
Going faster
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at (going fast)
I used to want you bad
Going faster
I used to want you bad
Look where I′m at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?)
Going fast
I used to want you bad
Look where I′m at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?)
Going fast
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?)
The lyrics of "Ocean" by Elsa & Emilie convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past, as well as a feeling of being lost and unsure of how to move forward. The opening lines express a deep love for the ocean and the beach, suggesting that these places hold special meaning for the singer. However, the mention of the police and the implication that something has gone wrong hints at a darker side to this story.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've had so much for so long, I don't know how to get back up," suggesting that the singer has been overwhelmed or perhaps even traumatized by their experiences. The lines "With money on my mind, I'm doing time, by the ocean" further suggest that the singer may be struggling with financial or personal issues that are keeping them trapped in a difficult situation.
Despite these struggles, the singer remains determined to keep moving forward and find their way home. The repeated line "I'm going, I'm going, I'm going" implies a sense of urgency and determination, and the final lines suggest that the singer is speeding towards their destination, perhaps trying to outrun their problems or find a sense of peace amidst the chaos.
Overall, "Ocean" is a complex and emotionally-charged song that touches on themes of love, loss, longing, and resilience. It paints a vivid portrait of a person struggling to find their way in a difficult world, but ultimately determined to keep moving forward despite the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a lot of love for the docks, for the ocean
The singer loved the docks and the ocean.
And I had a lot of love for the beach where I believe in something
The singer also loved the beach and found meaning there.
And I had a car and I went too far
The singer had a car and often drove too much.
And you took me there
Someone, likely a partner, helped the singer get to their destinations.
And I had a lot of love for the cops, before they got here
The singer used to think highly of police before something happened to change that.
I'm headed home
The singer is going home.
I told you so
The singer warned someone of something.
So why are we not moving no more?
The singer questions why they aren't moving anymore.
Let them know
The singer wants someone to know what they are doing.
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
The singer is determined to go.
Because I've had so much for so long
The singer has had a lot for a long time.
I don't know how to get back up
The singer doesn't know how to recover from something.
Yes I've had so much for so long
The singer reiterates that they have had a lot for a while.
No more, no more, no more, no more
The singer wants no more of something.
I said get back up
The singer is motivating themselves to stand up again.
Get back up, baby
The singer is telling themselves to get back up.
I used to want your bad
The singer used to want someone badly.
Now I've had what I wanted
The singer got what they wanted.
With money on my mind
The singer is thinking about money.
I'm doing time, by the ocean
The singer is spending time by the ocean.
I still have my car
The singer still has their car.
And if I give it up, will you pick me up
The singer questions if someone will pick them up if they give up their car.
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
The singer is reiterating their previous statement, wondering why they aren't moving anymore.
I used to want you bad
The singer used to want someone badly.
Look where I'm at
The singer reflects on where they are now and how far they've come.
Going faster
The singer is going faster.
Going fast
The singer is going fast and there is silence around them.
Writer(s): Elsa Soellesvik,, Kristoffer Bonsaksen,, Emilie Austrheim
Contributed by Skyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-jr6xs1fu8m
I had a lot of love for the ducks, for the ocean
And I had a lot of love for the beach where I'd believe in something
And I had a car, and I went too far
And he took me there
And I had a lot of love for the cops, before they got here
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want your bad
Now I've had what I wanted
With money on my mind
I'm doing time, by the ocean
I still have my car
I go too far
You take me there
And if I give it up, will you pick me up?
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
@arailymrz
I had a lot of love for the ducks, for the ocean
And I had a lot of love for the beach where I'd believe in something
And I had a car and I went too far
And he took me there
And I had a lot of love for the cops, before they got here
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want your bad
Now I've had what I wanted
With money on my mind
I'm doing time, by the ocean
I still have my car
I go too far
You take me there
And if I give it up, will you pick me up?
Take me there
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
Going faster
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
Going fast...
I used to want you bad...
Going faster
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?)
Going fast
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?)
Going fast
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
Going faster (can you hear the silence?...)
@puthetrubka
I had a lot of love for the ducks, for the ocean
And I had a lot of love for the beach where I'd believe in something
And I had a car, and I went too far
And he took me there
And I had a lot of love for the cops, before they got here
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want your bad
Now I've had what I wanted
With money on my mind
I'm doing time, by the ocean
I still have my car
I go too far
You take me there
And if I give it up, will you pick me up?
I'm headed home
I told you so
I told you so, so why are we not moving no more?
I'm headed home
Let them know
I said, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going
'Cause I hide, so much for so long
I don't know how to get back up
Yes, I hide so much for so long
I don't know, I don't know
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
No more, no more, no more
Said get back up
Get back up, baby
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
I used to want you bad
Look where I'm at
I used to want you bad
(We're going faster
We're going fast
We're going faster
We're going fast)
@Something_play
2024 anyone ?
@Eleanor.B
Sì
@jalyssahaley6543
👍
@user-gz4bl4yk5h
Of course
@AlivianHeavner
Yepp
@The1005Sue
Yes
@lifewithemely7698
THIS SONG IS SOMETHING ELSE!! 😵✨
@user-fs8ep9vt2t
2023🕊️🕊️🕊️
@nieznana8393
This song is just divine. I love her
@kpopteasana
Love this song💕