Out At Sea
Heartless Bastards Lyrics
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To escape from pain and for thrills
I walked around through the bottom of the ocean
I took a deep breath and drank through my gills
And I was searching for a mystery to hold onto
I had been sinking underneath the paper skies I drew
Oh, a rip, another tear, it all divides
I'm out at sea and I cannot stop the tide
I'm out in the water, I cannot stop the tide
I'm out at sea and I'm floating away
I'm out at sea and I"m floating away
Oh, this feeling, oh this feeling is pulling me down
Oh the current is pulling me out
Oh this feeling is pulling me down
Oh the current is pulling me out
Oh the current is pulling me out
The first verse of Heartless Bastards's song Out At Sea appears to be about running away from pain and seeking adventure. The singer has left their former life behind and moved to the "city of light" seeking thrills. However, they find themselves feeling lost and drowning in frustration. The metaphor of walking around the "bottom of the ocean" is an interesting one as it suggests that the singer feels out of their depth and overwhelmed by their surroundings. The line "I took a deep breath and drank through my gills" further cements the idea that the singer is struggling to adapt to their new life.
The chorus revolves around being out at sea and unable to control the tide. It is unclear whether this is a literal or metaphorical representation of the singer's situation, but either way, they feel powerless and adrift. The imagery of floating away and being pulled down by the current is evocative and highlights the sense of being lost and powerless.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling lost and adrift, even when we think we have found what we are looking for. One can relate to the metaphor of being out at sea and feeling like the tide is beyond our control.
Line by Line Meaning
I packed up and headed to the city of light
I left my old life behind and moved to a new city seeking happiness and excitement.
To escape from pain and for thrills
I wanted to leave behind the pain of my past and pursue new adventures.
I walked around through the bottom of the ocean
I explored the deep, dark places of the city searching for something meaningful.
I took a deep breath and drank through my gills
I found new ways of living and adapting to my surroundings.
And I was searching for a mystery to hold onto
I was seeking something to give my life purpose and direction.
I had been sinking underneath the paper skies I drew
I had been living in a world of my own making, but it wasn't enough to sustain me.
Oh, a rip, another tear, it all divides
My life was falling apart, and I couldn't keep it all together.
And I am drowning, drowning in frustration
I am overwhelmed by my struggles and can't find a way out.
I'm out at sea and I cannot stop the tide
I'm adrift in life, and there's nothing I can do to change the course of events.
I'm out in the water, I cannot stop the tide
I'm at the mercy of life's currents, and I can't control what happens to me.
I'm out at sea and I'm floating away
I'm detached from my old life and drifting towards an uncertain future.
Oh, this feeling, oh this feeling is pulling me down
I'm weighed down by my emotions and struggles.
Oh the current is pulling me out
Life's currents are carrying me away from what I know and towards what I don't.
Oh the current is pulling me out
I'm being swept along by forces beyond my control.
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.