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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 "Itโs 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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Islands
Hey Ocean! Lyrics
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To leave us dark with regret
I will work up the strength
To pull our earth back round again
And if the ocean should freeze
Before we've sailed all the seas
I will drop to my knees
Until Poseidon agrees
[Repeat x2]
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
If you get scared of the space
Between now and those days
Then I will take you away
Somewhere fear has no place
We'd make ashes of our clothes
And grow a garden out of those
And watch the water as it rose
To bring the ocean to our toes
[Repeat x2]
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
It's true
Distance just makes my heart grow for you
And everything I want for us to do
To build an island between me and you
Build an island between me and you
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
And we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep
[Repeat x2]
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
We could build an island
We could ride the tides
Oh, we could build an island
Until we fall asleep at night
The lyrics to Hey Ocean!'s song "Islands" are about creating a safe, comforting space between two people. The first verse talks about pulling the earth back around again, essentially stating that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to bring light and warmth back into their relationship. The second verse speaks to the fear of the unknown and the space between what is known and what is uncertain. The singer promises to take their loved one away from that fear and create something beautiful out of it, even something as simple and basic as a garden. The chorus reinforces the idea of building this safe space, both physically and emotionally. The final lines of the song reiterate this through the repetition of the phrase "we could build an island" and the emphasis on riding the tides together.
It's a powerful sentiment, and one that is likely to resonate with anyone who has ever felt the need for a safe haven with someone they love. The ocean is often used as a metaphor for the unknown or uncertain, and in this song, it is no different. The idea of building a physical island to escape the tumultuous waters is a romantic one, but it is also an extension of the idea of building a metaphorical island between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
If the sun is to set
If the day comes to an end
To leave us dark with regret
Leaving us with sadness and remorse
I will work up the strength
I will summon the power
To pull our earth back round again
To revolve our planet again
And if the ocean should freeze
If the sea turns into ice
Before we've sailed all the seas
Before traveling all the oceans
I will drop to my knees
I will kneel down
Until Poseidon agrees
Until the god of the sea permits
We could build an island
We can create a piece of land
You and I could swim beside
Together, we can swim nearby
Where we could ride the tides
We can surf the waves
Until we fall asleep at night
Until we rest and sleep
If you get scared of the space
If you become afraid of the distance
Between now and those days
Between the present and the future
Then I will take you away
I will bring you somewhere
Somewhere fear has no place
Somewhere fear cannot exist
We'd make ashes of our clothes
We would burn our clothes
And grow a garden out of those
And make a garden from the ashes
And watch the water as it rose
And observe the water as it increases
To bring the ocean to our toes
To get the seawater to our feet
It's true
It is a fact
Distance just makes my heart grow for you
Distance increases my love for you
And everything I want for us to do
And everything I want us to accomplish
To build an island between me and you
To make a land mass between us
We could ride the tides, until we fall asleep
We can surf the waves until we sleep
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE DAVIES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sofia Koblyuk
Islands
Hey Ocean!
LYRICS
If the sun is to set
To leave us dark with regret
I will work up the strength
To pull our earth back round again
And if the ocean should freeze
Before we've sailed all the seas
I will drop to my knees
Until Poseidon agrees
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
If you get scared of the space
Between now and those days
Then I will take you away
Somewhere fear has no place
We'd make ashes of our clothes
And grow a garden out of those
And watch the water as it rose
To bring the ocean to our toes
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
It's true
Distance just makes my heart grow for you
And everything I want for us to do
To build an island between me and you
Build an island between me and you
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
And we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
We could build an island
We could ride the tides
Oh, we could build an island
Until we fall asleep at night
Okamifanj
I don't understand why this doesn't have hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of views by now. You guys are incredibly talented and you hit that perfect mark between relaxing and fun that makes your music awesome.
michael romine
It is so strange ... While top 40 goes about the business of making music.. Hey ocean comes out with aย masterpiece.
Tomas Juodลพiukynas
When Im listening to this no top40 song seems to exist
Sofia Koblyuk
Islands
Hey Ocean!
LYRICS
If the sun is to set
To leave us dark with regret
I will work up the strength
To pull our earth back round again
And if the ocean should freeze
Before we've sailed all the seas
I will drop to my knees
Until Poseidon agrees
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
If you get scared of the space
Between now and those days
Then I will take you away
Somewhere fear has no place
We'd make ashes of our clothes
And grow a garden out of those
And watch the water as it rose
To bring the ocean to our toes
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
It's true
Distance just makes my heart grow for you
And everything I want for us to do
To build an island between me and you
Build an island between me and you
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
And we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep
We could build an island
You and I could swim beside
Where we could ride the tides
Until we fall asleep at night
We could build an island
We could ride the tides
Oh, we could build an island
Until we fall asleep at night
LFM Man
I just realized something. I've never been near the ocean before. These songs from Hey Ocean just keeps giving more ambition to go visit the coast and see the ocean, at least once.
John
Have you seen the ocean yet? I was lucky enough to spend most weekends at the drum circle on Siesta Key. Anyway, I hope you get your wish.
Kari166
It's so haunting and relaxing at the same time!~ o.o YOU GUYS ARE JUST AMAZING CANADA... Y U NO CLOSER?
Satellite Dish 562
WHAY?
I'm Innocent, sir!
Wow... 2020 and I'm still love this song so much. I don't know what else I can say. Just masterpieceโค๏ธ
I'm Innocent, sir!
@Tony Stair Nice to heard thatโค๏ธ