Born in Odense, Denmark, MØ was just seven when the Spice Girls inspired her to make music. In her teenage years, she sang in the punk duo MOR and looked up to Kim Gordon as a "big hero and role model". Then in her early twenties, she "fell in love" with hip-hop. All of these influences led to her dreamy electro-pop vibe as MØ, which means "maiden" or "virgin" in Danish.
In 2012, she and Ronni Vindahl began to collaborate on her first tracks. Glass was released in Janurary 2013, and Pilgrim followed in March. MØ was recognized as P3s Uundgåelige (P3 Unavoidable), a label given to rising artists by Danish radio station DR P3, as Pilgrim charted on the Danish Singles Chart. In November, she released her debut EP, Bikini Daze. Finishing out the year, she won the P3 Guld award in December.
In March 2014, she released her album No Mythologies to Follow and began touring in Europe and North America. It was supported by singles Don't Wanna Dance, Say You'll Be There (Spice Girls cover), and Walk This Way. In October 2014, she was featured on Iggy Azalea's single Beg For It and performed on Saturday Night Live — her first entry on the US Billboard charts peaking at #27. In 2015, MØ contributed vocals to Lean On, the Major Lazer and DJ Snake dancehall hit that reached #4 on the US Billboard and topped several other charts around the world.
In 2016, MØ released two singles for her upcoming second studio album — both Kamikaze and Final Song charted in several countries, with the latter reaching #1 on the UK charts. Cold Water, featuring Justin Bieber and MØ, was another Major Lazer track that reached 2 on the Billboard charts in August.
The Sea
MØ Lyrics
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Where can we find the dancing sun?
Oh, last night was fun, like the rest going by
My youth and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
We'll rise in waves and waters
In the sea, you will carry me
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you will wait for me
Sweet friend of mine
My blood's on fire, so hold me tight
The dust closing in is leaving us blind
My love and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Escape the world we're waiting for
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
Our longing days are over
In the sea, we were meant to be
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you belong to me
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Oh, carry me, carry me home
The lyrics of MØ's song The Sea depict a sense of adventure, freedom and companionship. The singer and her friend are looking for a way to escape the mundane routine of their lives and find excitement in the world outside. They are chasing their dreams and hope to find the dancing sun, breaking free and rise in waves and waters. The sea is a symbol of freedom and infinite possibilities, where the singer finds comfort and belonging. The chorus urges the friend to join her on this journey and not be left alone. They can create their own world, free from the constraints of society, where they both belong together.
The verse also references the challenges of this journey, implied by the dust closing in and stormy nights. But together they can overcome these obstacles and be free. The lyrics are not only about physical travel but also about the journey of the soul. The singer is also looking for a sense of purpose, a reason to keep following her dreams. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase “carry me home,” which suggests that the sea may not be a permanent solution for escapism, but it provides a temporary release from the pressures of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet friend of mine
Addressing someone close and dear
Where can we find the dancing sun?
Wondering and seeking good times and happiness
Oh, last night was fun, like the rest going by
Reflecting on previous experiences, good times, and how time flies
My youth and I
Feeling youthful and spirited
Still don't know what you're waiting for
Curiosity about someone's motivation or hesitation
But you don't wanna be left alone
Realizing that solitude is undesired and unwanted
Oh, lonely days
Recognizing and lamenting times of loneliness
Escape the world we're waiting for
Creating a world of one's own, distinct from reality
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
A game rising and falling like the tides, with the constant presence of the sea
So come along with me
Invitation and encouragement to share an experience or journey
'Til we're breaking free
Going beyond constraints, limitations, and restrictions
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
Determination to pursue ambitions and desires
We'll rise in waves and waters
Going with the flow and the ups and downs of life
In the sea, you will carry me
The sea as a symbol of support, refuge, and comfort
In stormy nights, we can be free
Finding liberation and solace in difficult and trying times
I'll dive into the sky
Doing the impossible or reaching new heights
In the sea, you will wait for me
Expectation and trust in the power of the sea
My blood's on fire, so hold me tight
Feeling intense emotions and seeking closeness and comfort
The dust closing in is leaving us blind
Feeling the burden of the past or the present, and the need to move forward
My love and I
Affirming a bond and a connection with someone special
Our longing days are over
Desire and yearning giving way to fulfillment and satisfaction
In the sea, we were meant to be
Finding a sense of destiny and belonging in the vastness of the sea
In stormy nights, we can be free
Finding liberation and solace in difficult and trying times
I'll dive into the sky
Doing the impossible or reaching new heights
In the sea, you belong to me
Claiming ownership, connection, and intimacy with the sea (and possibly someone else)
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Surrendering to the power, safety, and return of home, wherever it may be
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Repeating the prior line for emphasis and emotion
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Repeating the prior line for emphasis and emotion
Oh, carry me, carry me home
Repeating the prior line for emphasis and emotion
Contributed by Alaina K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaebaek Jang
Sweet friend of mine
Where can we find the dancing sun?
Oh, last night was fun, like the rest going by
My youth and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Escape the world we're waiting for
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
We'll rise in waves and waters
In the sea, you will carry me
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you will wait for me
Sweet friend of mine
My blood's on fire, so hold me tight
The dust closing in is leaving us blind
My love and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Escape the world we're waiting for
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
Our longing days are over
In the sea, we were meant to be
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you belong to me
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
Oh, carry me, carry me home [x4]
kayla jackson
This whole album is fantastic. This genre of music I like but don't listen to often. I think she's amazing. Still my favorite song from her. It's so beautiful and equally sad.
Priscila Santos
Espetacular!!!! <3
Junior Avelã
verdade
Jaebaek Jang
Sweet friend of mine
Where can we find the dancing sun?
Oh, last night was fun, like the rest going by
My youth and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Escape the world we're waiting for
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
We'll rise in waves and waters
In the sea, you will carry me
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you will wait for me
Sweet friend of mine
My blood's on fire, so hold me tight
The dust closing in is leaving us blind
My love and I
Still don't know what you're waiting for
But you don't wanna be left alone
Oh, lonely days
Escape the world we're waiting for
Get a good game, going back from the rising water
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
'Cause I can't stop following dreams
Our longing days are over
In the sea, we were meant to be
So come along with me
'Til we're breaking free
In stormy nights, we can be free
I'll dive into the sky
In the sea, you belong to me
(Come along, come along, come along)
So come along with me
Oh, carry me, carry me home [x4]
Michaela Kubes
I love this version so much!
oxtkz
definitely more SENSUAL!
Time
yes this! on repeat! for ever! i want this in the background of my life! thank you MØ <3
Salvador de la Encina Ortega
Preciosa y triste cancion
Dominique Baptiste
Love this song.
jose miguel zegarra torres
buena música