Aquilina's musical origins began with her playing piano in school. She has been singing since she was eight years old and has been playing piano since she was nine. A trilogy of self-released EPs ‘Fools’ (2012), ‘Sinners’ (2013) and ‘Liars’ (2014) saw Aquilina peaking in both the Official UK Singles Chart as well as creating more than just a splash in no-less-than six Billboard charts with her brilliantly haunting, trilogy concluding ‘Liars EP’. A string of UK festival dates followed, underpinned by an invitation to headline BBC Radio’s prestigious ‘Introducing’ stage at Reading and Leeds festivals.
Aquilina's song "Time to Say Goodbye" was featured in the season six advert for British drama Downton Abbey.
Aquilina released her debut album Isn't It Strange? under Island Records and Universal Music Group on 26 August 2016.
Following a break from recording and performing, Aquilina released "Psycho" in 2018 and ‘Tobacco in my Sheets’ in 2019.
Ocean
Lauren Aquilina Lyrics
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These deep blue waters draw me in jealousy
I lost my head
Somewhere between the surface and the seabed
I'll stay beneath
Where my voice makes no noise trapped in my body
But when I leave,
Will I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
How can it be?
When I live in a timezone that is suited to me?
And they call it freedom,
How can it be?
When we rule all the patterns, and live on the be
We rule all the patterns, and live on the be
[instrumental]
So vast, so free,
These deep blue waters draw me in jealousy
I lost my head
Somewhere between the surface and the seabed
I'll stay beneath
Where my voice makes no noise trapped in my body
And they call it freedom,
How can it be?
When we rule all the patterns, and live on the be
We rule all the patterns, and live on the be
But when I leave,
Will I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
Will I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
Will I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
The song "Ocean" by Lauren Aquilina is a haunting and introspective ballad that explores the themes of freedom and identity. In the first verse, Aquilina describes the vastness and freedom of the ocean, drawing herself in with a sense of jealousy. She then speaks of losing her head somewhere between the surface and the seabed, referencing the conflict between the surface-level distractions of life and the deeper introspection that comes from exploring one's own identity. Aquilina then speaks of staying beneath, where her voice makes no noise trapped in her body, suggesting that sometimes it is easier to hide from the world and be silent than to face one's own struggles and find a voice.
The chorus brings an element of criticism and questioning to the song, as Aquilina ponders how we can call it freedom when we are ruled by societal patterns and live our lives according to the expectations of others. The instrumental break allows for introspection and reflection, as the listener is invited to consider their own struggles with freedom and identity. The song then repeats the same verses and chorus to further drive home the themes of introspection and questioning one's own identity.
Overall, "Ocean" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that invites the listener to question their own ideas of freedom and identity, and to consider the ways in which we are all influenced by societal patterns and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
So vast, so free,
The endless, boundless nature of the ocean embodies a feeling of freedom and liberation.
These deep blue waters draw me in jealousy
The singer feels envious of the ocean's vastness and freedom, wishing to experience it herself.
I lost my head
The singer becomes lost in the grandeur and expansiveness of the ocean.
Somewhere between the surface and the seabed
The singer's wonder and lostness occurs at a depth within the ocean, between its surface and the bottom.
I'll stay beneath
The singer desires to remain within the depths of the ocean away from the noise and chaos of the world above.
Where my voice makes no noise trapped in my body
The singer's voice is silenced and drowned out within the depths of the ocean, where she exists as a small, insignificant part of a greater whole.
But when I leave,
The singer contemplates the eventual departure from the ocean's embrace.
Will I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
The singer wonders if, one day, she will become one with the ocean, either metaphorically or literally.
And they call it freedom
The concept of freedom, often associated with the ocean, is questioned and challenged.
How can it be?
The singer expresses a sense of skepticism and disbelief towards this commonly held notion of freedom and liberation.
When I live in a timezone that is suited to me?
The singer questions how she can truly be free when her life and actions are dictated by the constraints and expectations of her particular time and place.
We rule all the patterns, and live on the be
The singer recognizes that humans have exerted power and control over the natural world, disrupting the patterns and balance of nature.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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So vast, so free,
These deep blue waters draw me in jealousy
I lost my head
Somewhere between the surface and the seabed
I'll stay beneath
Where my voice makes no noise trapped in my body
But when I leave,
Well I know that one day it's an ocean I'd be
And they call it freedom
How can it be?
When I live in a timezone not suited to me
And they call it freedom,
How can it be?
When we all follow patterns, and live on the beat
We all follow patterns, and live on the beat
So vast, so free,
These deep blue waters draw me in jealousy
I lost my head
Somewhere between the surface and the seabed
I'll stay beneath
Where my voice makes no noise trapped in my body
And they call it freedom,
How can it be?
When we all follow patterns, and live on the beat
We all follow patterns, and live on the beat
But when I leave,
Well I know that one day it's an ocean of free
Well I know that one day it's an ocean of free
Well I know that one day it's an ocean of free
@doddleoddle
oh my god oh my god Lauren I will always love your sound
@jamesdawson5169
+doddleoddle Hi Dodie
@WhatTheEmma
+doddleoddle lol hi
@cfaught99
yaaaaas Dodie!
@Katelyng2612
+doddleoddle OMG HI DODIE
@PrincessCat847
DODIE
@LaurenAquilinaMusic
reading all of these comments rn cause i'm such a stalker but i'm SO HAPPY thank you so much for all of the love on this xx
@saadmars961
+Nikita Vij ^True
@mirinaesthetics7670
Nice vocals. You should collab with Arty. He's an incredible producer
@mia-yt7ck
Lauren you know your cousin Eva Lumber, She is in my class in school and I have her on snapchat... Ask her bout me
-grace Derrick in her class