Oceans
Highwater Rising Lyrics

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These oceans in my life
feel like they’re pulling you away
and I see you’re drowing
and I will give my breath to you
if I can
just don’t go away again
and baby I will hold you
find a way to keep you from the cold

if I can have you
in my arms again
then I will hold you tight
love you throuqh the niqht
never let you go
love
love I feel
is crashing on me like waves
I don’t know which way is up
but I’m hoping the angel I saw
was you
coming to save me
cause you’re standing there so brightly
you must’ve brouqht the sunliqht with you
just don’t go away again
and baby I will hold you
find a way to keep you from the cold
if I can have you
in my arms again
then I will hold you tight
love you throuqh the niqht

never let you go
don’t you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Highwater Rising's song Oceans talk about the struggle in a relationship and the feeling of distance between two people. The metaphor of oceans is used to represent the emotional distance that has grown between them. The singer acknowledges the strain it has put on the relationship and that they see their partner struggling. They offer to be there for their partner, to hold them and keep them from feeling alone and cold. The chorus emphasizes this desire to be close to their partner once again, to hold them tight and love them through the night. They are hoping that the person they saw as an angel is their partner coming to save them and bring back the light into their relationship.

The song is a relatable portrayal of the struggles that relationships can face. It beautifully captures the feeling of wanting to be close to someone but feeling as if they are slipping away. It is an emotional plea to rekindle the flames of love and bring back the warmth and security that they once shared.

Line by Line Meaning

These oceans in my life
The troubles and difficulties in my life

feel like they're pulling you away
I feel like my troubles are driving you away

and I see you're drowning
I can see that you are struggling

and I will give my breath to you
I will do everything in my power to help you

if I can just don't go away again
Please don't leave me again, I can't bear it

and baby I will hold you
I will comfort and protect you

find a way to keep you from the cold
I will protect you from the harshness of life

if I can have you in my arms again
If only we can be together again

then I will hold you tight
I will never let you go

love you through the night
I will love and care for you always

never let you go
I will never abandon or leave you