Ocean
Matt Haughey Lyrics
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My heart starts to fly but my head knows
How far I’ll fall if you let go, don’t let go
Shadows block out the light from your halo
I’d let you in but I’m scared to
What if you hate what I showed you, what would I do
To letting you see what feels broken
I’ll let down my guard for a moment, a moment
In an Ocean, I can’t find my to the surface
I’d grab your hand but I’m nervous
That you’d see my love as a burden
So I hide away what’s been hurting
Oooooo
Moonlight brings out the blue in those sad eyes
Im starting to think maybe tonight
You’ll tell me this doesn’t feel right, it don’t feel right
Maybe I’d open up if you asked me
But silence is where I find safety
If I admit I need saving would you blame me
I’m hoping that maybe tonight I’ll stay open
To letting you see what feels broken
I’ll let down my guard for a moment, a moment
In an Ocean, I can’t find my to the surface
I’d grab your hand but I’m nervous
That you’d see my love as a burden
So I hide away what’s been hurting
Oooooo
It’s hard to keep my spirits high
Like ocean tides they fall and rise
But even when I’m lost at sea
I’ll try to give the best of me
And fight to keep you next to me, I
Ooooooo
The lyrics of "Ocean" by Matt Haughey are about the fear of vulnerability and the struggle of opening up to a partner. The singer of the song is scared of falling in love and revealing their true self because they are afraid of being rejected or judged. They know that their feelings are deep, but they also know that love can be a dangerous game. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the singer expressing their inner turmoil and insecurity: "In an Ocean, I can’t find my way to the surface. I’d grab your hand but I’m nervous. That you’d see my love as a burden. So I hide away what’s been hurting."
The first verse paints a vivid picture of the singer's emotional state. They are scared of what will happen if their partner lets go and are aware of the emotional damage that would follow. The shadows that block out the light from their partner's halo represent the singer's own fear that they are unworthy of love. They want to let their partner in, but feel afraid of being judged. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's psyche, revealing their desire to be saved but also their reluctance to ask for it. They have built a wall of silence around themselves because it feels safer than opening up and admitting they need help.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m scared of the way that I feel when you say love
The intensity of my feelings for you scares me, especially when you say 'love.'
My heart starts to fly but my head knows
My heart feels excited, but my rational mind is aware of the risks.
How far I’ll fall if you let go, don’t let go
If you leave me, I will be emotionally devastated and fall far into despair. Please don't let go.
Shadows block out the light from your halo
Your positive qualities are clouded by my fears and doubts.
I’d let you in but I’m scared to
I want to let you get close to me, but I'm too afraid to take that risk.
What if you hate what I showed you, what would I do
I'm worried that if I open up to you, you might reject me or not like what you see.
I’m hoping that maybe tonight I’ll stay open
I'm choosing to be vulnerable and keep an open mind tonight.
To letting you see what feels broken
I want to show you the parts of me that are hurting or damaged.
I’ll let down my guard for a moment, a moment
I'm willing to take a risk and lower my defenses for a short time.
In an Ocean, I can’t find my to the surface
I feel like I'm drowning or lost in a sea of emotions.
I’d grab your hand but I’m nervous
I want to reach out to you for help, but I'm too anxious to do so.
That you’d see my love as a burden
I'm afraid that my feelings for you might be seen as a burden or inconvenience.
So I hide away what’s been hurting
I keep my pain and vulnerability hidden from others to protect myself.
Moonlight brings out the blue in those sad eyes
When I see you in the moonlight, your eyes seem sad and full of emotion.
Im starting to think maybe tonight
I'm beginning to have hope or optimism that tonight might be different.
You’ll tell me this doesn’t feel right, it don’t feel right
I'm prepared for the possibility that you might tell me that this isn't working out or doesn't feel right.
Maybe I’d open up if you asked me
I might be more willing to share my true feelings if you prompted me to do so.
But silence is where I find safety
I feel safe and protected when I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself.
If I admit I need saving would you blame me
I wonder if you would judge me or think less of me if I admitted that I need help or support.
It’s hard to keep my spirits high
I'm struggling to stay positive and optimistic.
Like ocean tides they fall and rise
My emotions fluctuate like the ebb and flow of ocean tides.
But even when I’m lost at sea
Even when I feel lost or overwhelmed by my emotions,
I’ll try to give the best of me
I will still do my best to be a good partner and show you my love.
And fight to keep you next to me, I
I will do whatever it takes to keep our relationship strong and keep you by my side.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRY PHIPPS, MATT HAUGHEY
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