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If asked, the members of Hey Ocean!, will probably tell you that they are a Canadian band, however their humble beginnings swapping songs on the beaches of Costa Rica are undeniably where the spirit of their music resides. Stemming from the minds of Vancouver songstress Ashleigh Ball and British-born singer/songwriter David Beckingham their mix of focused surfer energy, tight harmonies, and clever lyrics are supported by groove obsessed bassist, David Vertesi.
With the release of their first full length album, "Stop Looking Like Music," Hey Ocean! has been spreading their sound across southern BC; their shows serving as reminders to their fans (young and old alike) that there is still a place for music that makes you feel good. Drawing on influences in folk, jazz, funk, hip hop, pop, and more, the young band incorporates whimsically poetic lyrics, finely crafted pop and funky freeform jams. Playing packed club shows for up to 700 people, their own enthusiasm at live shows is matched only by that of the growing audiences who have come to know Hey Ocean! as one of the best shows Vancouver has to offer. Passionate voices, pensive words, and frivolous fun keep this music honest and pure: from the heart, for the soul.
In 2008, Hey Ocean unveiled "It’s Easier To Be Somebody Else", a fusion of playfully funked up party-pop and thoughtful lyric-driven ballads, introduced to Canadian fans with no less than three cross-Canada tours.
Lead singer Ashleigh Ball is also a voice actress. She plays Allura (Voltron Force) and Oopsy Bear (Care Bears) and has voiced characters in Edgar & Ellen, My Scene Goes Hollywood, Johnny Test, Ricky Sprocket, Thumbelina, My Little Pony and Dinosaur Train.
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Alright
Hey Ocean! Lyrics
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Actually I think they might be harmful for your health
Cause you're alright in my eyes
I will forgive you anything
Yeah you're alright in my eyes
And I will never ever think differently 'bout you babe
No, no way
No, no way
Though I try I can't seem to make you understand
That I will try anything to make you see you deserve a better man
And you make think it's strange, that it's just a phase
Something that I'm going through
But this ain't gonna change, I'm thinking years not days
Not just for the honeymoon
Oh ah oh ah oh...
I don't know why I say these things about myself, oh oh
You know that I think they might be harmful for my health
With nothing to lose but not much more to gain, oh no
You forgot to ask me, ask me if I felt the same
Cause you're alright in my eyes
I will forgive you anything
Yeah you're alright in my eyes
And I will never ever think differently 'bout you babe
No no way...
The lyrics to Hey Ocean’s song Alright are a message of love and acceptance. The lyrics are directed to a partner who has self-doubt and is critical of themselves. The opening lines indicate that the singer does not understand why the partner says harmful things about themselves, as the singer believes that the self-criticism affects the partner’s health. However, the singer reassures the partner that they are “alright in [their] eyes” and that they will “never ever think differently ‘bout [them].” The repetition of “no, no way” further emphasizes the singer’s conviction about their partner’s worth.
The singer then takes the lyrics to another level: “Though I try I can't seem to make you understand that I will try anything to make you see you deserve a better man.” This line speaks of the singer's dedication and commitment to the relationship, showing that the singer is willing to go above and beyond to help their partner understand their worth. The song is a beautiful message of love and acceptance that shines a light on self-doubt and criticism, but does so in a positive, supportive way.
Overall, the song Alright by Hey Ocean! is a message to anyone who may be struggling with insecurity and self-doubt that they can find love and acceptance without needing to change anything about themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why you say those things about yourself
I can't understand why you put yourself down with negative self-talk
Actually I think they might be harmful for your health
I believe that your negative self-talk is causing you emotional harm and could be dangerous for your well-being
Cause you're alright in my eyes
Despite your flaws and negative self-image, I see you as a good person
I will forgive you anything
I am willing to overlook any mistakes or shortcomings you may have
And I will never ever think differently 'bout you babe
My positive view of you as a person will never change
Though I try I can't seem to make you understand
I've attempted to help you see your worth, but you don't seem to comprehend it
That I will try anything to make you see you deserve a better man
I am committed to doing whatever I can to help you realize that you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness by a worthy partner
And you make think it's strange, that it's just a phase
You might find my efforts to be unconventional or temporary, but I genuinely believe in their importance
Something that I'm going through
I'm experiencing my own feelings and personal growth while trying to help you
But this ain't gonna change, I'm thinking years not days
My commitment to improving how you see yourself and your life prospects is something I plan to maintain for the long term, not just a temporary fix
Not just for the honeymoon
I'm not just trying to create a temporary, euphoric situation that will fade over time
I don't know why I say these things about myself
I also struggle with negative self-talk and self-doubt
You know that I think they might be harmful for my health
I recognize that my own negative self-talk could be detrimental to my mental and emotional well-being
With nothing to lose but not much more to gain, oh no
I feel like I'm in a situation where the rewards are uncertain, but I don't have much to lose by trying
You forgot to ask me, ask me if I felt the same
In focusing on your own negative self-perception, you haven't considered how I view you and how I also experience self-doubt
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.