Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading first performed in a concert at Birmingham University for her brother at the age of about 16 (circa 1966). She only knew her own songs, but her brother asked her to perform something that would be familiar to the audience; she chose "The Sound of Silence".[9] She then performed her own songs around the local area with a friend from school, and played bass and rhythm guitar at local clubs.
Ocean
Joan Armatrading Lyrics
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I just want to be beside you
Gotta do the best I can
Even though you made it plain
You don't believe in love
I cant let you go
Come on baby can't you see
Like the ocean speaks to the naked man
The rhythm of your heart is like a sonnet
Pure and sweet
How you haunt my memory
Believe me baby
In this brilliant world you're the best
You're like a porcelain charm
A perfumed smile
A teenage blush
You're like champagne roses
Come on baby can't you see
All the need in me
Like the ocean speaks to the naked man
I've got to keep on keeping on
How can I live without you
I've got to make you understand
Each species has a mate
And fate says you'll be mine
I won't let you down
Come on baby can't you see
All the need in me
Like the ocean speaks to the naked man
The rhythm of your heart is like a sonnet
Pure and sweet
How you haunt my memory
I believe in angels
You leave me no alternative
You're like a butterfly
A gospel choir
A sun kissed sky
You're like sensual velvet
Believe me baby
In this brilliant world you're the best
You're like a porcelain charm
A perfumed smile
A teenage blush
You're like sunshine roses
Come on baby can't you see
All the need in me
Like the ocean speaks to the naked man
The song "Ocean" by Joan Armatrading is a love song that expresses the singer's deep feelings for a lover whom she believes is meant to be with her. The song is full of allusions and metaphors that are rich in symbolism, making it a beautiful and poignant piece of music. The singer expresses that she wants to be beside the person that she loves, and though they don't believe in love, she cannot let them go. The ocean is used as a metaphor for the depth of the singer's love, and the rhythm of her lover's heart is compared to a sonnet, pure and sweet.
The singer goes on to describe her lover in various ways and uses comparisons to nature, music and beauty. She describes her lover as a porcelain charm, a butterfly, and sensual velvet, among other metaphors. She believes that her lover is the best thing in this brilliant world, and she cannot imagine living without them. She says that fate has determined that they are meant to be together, and she won't let them down. The song ends with the repeated phrase, "Like the ocean speaks to the naked man," which emphasizes the depth and power of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got to keep on keepin' on
I need to persist and continue despite the challenges
I just want to be beside you
I desire to be with you at all times
Gotta do the best I can
I need to give my all, regardless of the obstacles
Even though you made it plain
Despite the fact you have already expressed
You don't believe in love
You do not have faith in the existence of love
I cant let you go
I'm unable to release you from my heart
Come on baby can't you see
I'm asking you to recognize and understand
All the need in me
The yearning I have inside of me
Like the ocean speaks to the naked man
The force of my affection speaks to your heart
The rhythm of your heart is like a sonnet
Your heart's beat is like a musical poem
Pure and sweet
It is pristine and delicate
How you haunt my memory
You linger in my mind and thoughts
Believe me baby
Trust that what I say is true
In this brilliant world you're the best
You are the finest in a world full of greatness
You're like a porcelain charm
You are like a beautiful figurine
A perfumed smile
Your smile carries a sweet scent
A teenage blush
Your blush is youthful and innocent
You're like champagne roses
You are like luxurious and classy roses
I've got to keep on keeping on
I must persist and not give up
How can I live without you
I cannot imagine life without you in it
I've got to make you understand
I need to help you see and comprehend
Each species has a mate
Every form of life has a partner they are meant to be with
And fate says you'll be mine
Destiny dictates that you and I are meant to be together
I won't let you down
I pledge to not disappoint you
I believe in angels
I have faith in heavenly beings
You leave me no alternative
You give me no other choices
You're like a butterfly
You are like a delicate and enchanting butterfly
A gospel choir
You resemble a beautiful chorus of singers
A sun kissed sky
You are radiant and lovely like a sunset sky
You're like sensual velvet
You remind me of the smooth and soft texture of velvet
You're like sunshine roses
You are as bright and beautiful as a sunny rose
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOAN ANITA BARBARA ARMATRADING
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John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
Patrick Koreman
I am 'only' 52 years old but I absolutely do share my senior's enthousiasm .....
chris wainwright
Brilliant artist
emily wheeler
beautiful song
Nadav Halali
painfully brilliant and underappreciated
Rui Barroso
I completely agree. Sometimes i think only mediocrity prevales, and it´s a shame.