Ocean
Lo-Ghost Lyrics
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Soothe my skin
Oh gracious beings of deepest bloom
Moving mountains
Surround me
Moving mountains
Put me to rest
Deep within the ocean
Deep within the ocean
I sleep
Deep within the ocean
Deep within the ocean
Deep within
Bring on the night
Bring on the waves
I'd love for the sea
To wash me away
Bring me the night
Bring me the waves
Are we safe here?
Are we safe here?
Are we safe here?
Or are we going down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
My heart lies deep within the ocean
(Are we safe here? Are we safe here?)
Deep within the ocean (are we safe here? Or are we going)
Deep within the ocean (down, down, down, down)
I sleep (down, down, down, down)
Deep within the ocean (are we safe here? Are we safe here?)
Deep within the ocean (are we safe here? Or are we going)
Deep within (down, down, down, down)
(Down, down, down, down)
My heart lies deep within the ocean
(Are we safe here? Are we safe here?)
Deep within the ocean (Are we safe here? Or are we going)
Deep within (down, down, down, down)
(Down, down, down, down)
The lyrics to Lo-Ghost’s song Ocean evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, as well as existential dread. The repeated lines of “moving mountains” and “surround me” create a feeling of being embraced by something greater, perhaps nature or the universe. The lines “soothe my skin” and “put me to rest” suggest the need for comfort and relief, as if the singer is seeking a respite from the chaos of the world.
However, these feelings of safety and calm are juxtaposed with the repeated question, “Are we safe here?” This creates a sense of unease and uncertainty that underlies the entire song. The singer questions whether they are truly protected or if they are in danger of being swept away by the waves. The chorus, “Bring on the night, bring on the waves, I’d love for the sea to wash me away,” suggests a desire to let go and surrender to the unknown, even if it means facing potential destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving mountains
The feeling of a burden on the heart is being elevated by the surrounding nature.
Soothe my skin
The act of being in nature is calming and comforting to the soul.
Oh gracious beings of deepest bloom
The presence of natural beauty is both awe-inspiring and healing.
Surround me
The desire to be enveloped in the beauty and safety of nature.
Put me to rest
Finding peace in the embrace of nature, and the hope to release one's fears and worries.
My heart lies deep within the ocean
Feeling like one's true self is submerged and hidden beneath the surface of their emotions.
Deep within the ocean
A recurring theme of the song, representing a place of comfort and safety from the trials of life.
I sleep
The desire to find rest and escape from the difficulties of daily life.
Bring on the night
The prospect of darkness is exciting, as it provides a cloak to hide one's fears and anxieties.
Bring on the waves
The power of nature is invigorating and evokes a sense of freedom and release.
I'd love for the sea
The desire to be surrounded by the vastness and majesty of the ocean.
To wash me away
The urge to surrender to the ocean's power, and be cleansed and reborn.
Are we safe here?
The uncertainties of life, and the yearning for a place of safety and belonging.
Or are we going down, down, down, down
The fear of failure, disappointment, and the unknown.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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