Ocean
Goldfrapp Lyrics


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I've lost the will to
I've lost my way
I've lost this ocean
I poisoned me

People collector
People collector
I'm on the move
For you

Oh, and I
Wouldn't lie
Wanna be your

I buried bones, I borrowed skin
To save me from the hell I'm in
Your fantasy
And every time I think of you
I see the dark, I hear their hooves
They're coming
They're coming for you

I've lost the will to
I've lost my way
I've lost this ocean
I poisoned me

People collector
People collector
I'm on the move
For you

Oh, and I
Wouldn't lie
Wanna be your

I buried bones, I borrowed skin
To save me from the hell I'm in
Your fantasy
And every time I think of you
I see the dark, I hear their hooves




They're coming
They're coming for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goldfrapp's "Ocean" convey a sense of being lost and trapped, struggling to escape from a situation that is self-inflicted. The first stanza suggests a feeling of hopelessness, with the singer having lost their will and way, as well as having "lost this ocean." The phrase "I poisoned me" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer is responsible for their own condition. The use of "people collector" in the following lines adds to the sense of despair, suggesting that the singer is collecting people in some way, a metaphor perhaps for being consumed by their own inner demons.


The second stanza continues the sense of desperation, with the singer using borrowed skin and burying bones to try to escape from their situation. However, it's clear that this is a temporary measure, and the singer recognizes that they are living in a fantasy world that is not sustainable. The dark imagery of the final lines is particularly striking, with the singer envisioning a horde of dark forces coming to get them - though it's possible that this is simply a metaphor for the singer facing the consequences of their own actions.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ocean" suggest a deeply personal struggle with addiction, depression, or some other kind of inner demons. Though the circumstances are left purposely vague, the raw emotion and honest portrayal of despair make for a powerful piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I've lost the will to
I have lost the motivation and desire to


I've lost my way
I am no longer certain of my path or direction


I've lost this ocean
I have lost control of my life, much like a ship lost at sea


I poisoned me
My own actions or decisions have led to my downfall


People collector
I have a tendency to collect or become attracted to people


People collector
I have a tendency to collect or become attracted to people


I'm on the move
I am constantly seeking something or someone


For you
I am doing this for a specific person, likely someone I care deeply for


Oh, and I
I want to emphasize or express a feeling


Wouldn't lie
I am telling the truth, without deception


Wanna be your
I desire to be with you, intimately or romantically


I buried bones, I borrowed skin
I have made sacrifices or changes to myself for someone else, possibly out of love or desperation


To save me from the hell I'm in
I needed someone to save me from a terrible situation


Your fantasy
I am fulfilling someone's desired expectation or idealization


And every time I think of you
I cannot stop thinking about this person


I see the dark, I hear their hooves
I am haunted by something ominous, possibly an impending danger or consequence


They're coming
The threat or danger is getting closer


They're coming for you
Someone else is in danger or potentially facing consequences because of my actions or decisions




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alison Elizabeth Goldfrapp, Will Gregory

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Comments from YouTube:

@harryv6752

Dave's voice is just so silky smooth, like rough silk over vanilla ice cream floating on the still waters. And Alison, her voice is just so perfect, like dark wings fluttering in between the rain drops.

Perfection.

@laurence.MusicAndSights

Perfect like your poetic flow. Congratulations....Greetings from France from a DM and Goldfrapp s devotee since each one started...
PS since its released I must have listened to this particular song 200 times, mesmerized ❤ 😊

@harryv6752

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@laurence.MusicAndSights

Original comment of yours, which I adore from my country France. Still watching this video conceived by Alison who invited Dave...hypnotized 🎉❤

@laurence.MusicAndSights

Oupse I ve already written to you. Your words touching the core of human s soûls 😮

@JP_IN_TX

That unforgettable baritone is STILL so amazing. Dave Gahan is like no other.

@johanthors3056

This is not music but pure art.
Genius!

@Del-Lebo

Yes. Enough said.

@deborasperandeo

His voice so deep, so intense..... I shudder

@anon-yw4wd

2023....

This song is still better than 99.9999% of music today.

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