Oceans
JAY Z/Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Heart on a string
A string that only plays solos
Rain made of echoes
Tidal wave rushing on and on
Under the water you scream so loud but the silence surrounds you
But I hear it loud and you fall in the deep and I'll always find you
If my red eyes don't see you anymore
And I can't hear you through the white noise
Just send your heartbeat I'll go to the blue ocean floor
Where they find us no more
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
Shell made out of gold
Found on a beach picked up and you held so close
Rain washed out it's glow
Heartbeat steadily leads me down below
Under the water you scream so loud but the silence surrounds you
But I hear it loud and you fall in the deep and I'll always find you
If my red eyes don't see you anymore
And I can't hear you through the white noise
Just send your heartbeat I'll go to the blue ocean floor
Where they find us no more
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
20,000 leagues away, catch up to you on the same day
Travel at the speed of light, thinking the same thoughts at the same time
Heartbeat set at steady pace, I’ll let the rhythm show me the way
No one can find us here, fade out and disappear
If my red eyes don't see you anymore
And I can't hear you through the white noise
Just send your heartbeat I'll go to the blue ocean floor
Where they find us no more
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
On that blue ocean floor
The lyrics of "Oceans" by JAY Z and Justin Timberlake describes the boundless emotional connection between two people that exists at a frequency that only they can hear. The song begins with the powerful chords depicting intense emotions, followed by a string instrument that only plays solos, symbolizing the uniqueness of their relationship. The repetition of the line, "Under the water you scream so loud but the silence surrounds you, but I hear it loud and you fall in the deep and I'll always find you," suggests that even though they may be far apart or experiencing hardships, their love will always bring them back together.
The song continues with references to the blue ocean floor, representing the depths of their love, and a shell made of gold, which holds their love close. The verse, "20,000 leagues away, catch up to you on the same day," expresses the idea that no matter how great the distance between them, their connection remains strong. The final stanza refers to the steady pace of their heartbeat and the rhythm guiding them, allowing them to disappear into their love and the safety it provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Frequencies so low
The music is playing soft, but the beat is still present.
Heart on a string
His heart is vulnerable and exposed.
A string that only plays solos
His heart is unaccompanied, lonely, and not in harmony with others.
Rain made of echoes
The rain sounds like echoes, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Tidal wave rushing on and on
The wave is powerful and unrelenting, like his emotions.
Under the water you scream so loud but the silence surrounds you
You're drowning in your feelings and no one can hear you.
But I hear it loud and you fall in the deep and I'll always find you
He hears her pain and will always be there to save her.
If my red eyes don't see you anymore
If he can't see her anymore due to darkness or tears.
And I can't hear you through the white noise
If he can't hear her due to other distractions or her being drowned out.
Just send your heartbeat I'll go to the blue ocean floor
She can send a signal by sending her heart's beat and he'll find her.
Where they find us no more
They can escape to the ocean floor where no one can find them.
Shell made out of gold
The protective layer around her is made of something precious.
Found on a beach picked up and you held so close
He found her and held her tightly.
Rain washed out it's glow
Her protective shell has been worn down by time and events.
Heartbeat steadily leads me down below
His heart guides him down to her.
20,000 leagues away, catch up to you on the same day
No matter how far, they'll always be connected.
Travel at the speed of light, thinking the same thoughts at the same time
They are in tune with each other and share their thoughts.
Heartbeat set at steady pace, I’ll let the rhythm show me the way
His heart will guide him to her, and he'll trust its rhythm.
No one can find us here, fade out and disappear
They are hidden away from the world and can escape reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Z. Mosley, James Edward II Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Justin Timberlake, Christopher L. Godbey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Masia_210
Message to future generations don't let this song die
@kngtch7917
As long as It stays on YouTube It probably wont
@hudzy2985
It never will
@hudzy2985
@@KaiserNick375 agreed, but not yet
@enduranceedit
It’s been 8 years and we still can’t properly listen to it on YouTube lol
@hudzy2985
@@enduranceedit why tho?
@goaboy99
I can’t believe it’s 9 years already since Holy Grail was released. I remember all the hype surrounding this album, and it sure delivered.
@xliennature
🌹
@johnjonessubstitutes3724
10 😮
@craigdocherty520
Decent song definitely