Ocean
Michael Benjamin Lyrics


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I'd rather see the ocean once in a lifetime
and miss it for the rest of my life
than never feel the sand beneath my naked feet
and never hear the sound of breaking waves

I'd rather see the ocean once in a lifetime
and miss it for the rest of my life
than never feel the sand beneath my naked feet
and never hear the sound of breaking waves

I'd rather see the ocean once in a lifetime
and miss it for the rest of my life
than never feel the sand beneath my naked feet
and never hear the sound of breaking waves

and I'll always remember
and I'll always miss you
you're always a part of me




and I'm always part of you
I'll always remember

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ocean" by Michael Benjamin, the lyrics convey a deep longing and appreciation for the beauty and experience of the ocean. The repetition of the lines "I'd rather see the ocean once in a lifetime and miss it for the rest of my life" emphasizes the singer's strong desire to have had the opportunity to witness the ocean's magnificence, even if it means never experiencing it again. The contrast is made between this once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the ocean and the possibility of never feeling the sand beneath their feet or hearing the sound of breaking waves.


These lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for seizing opportunities in life, even if they come with the risk of loss or regret. The ocean represents a symbol of vastness, beauty, and wonder, and the desire to witness it once signifies a hunger for new experiences and a willingness to take risks. The repeated statement serves as a reminder to cherish and appreciate those rare moments in life that leave a lasting impact, even if they cannot be repeated.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd rather see the ocean once in a lifetime
I value experiencing the ocean even if it's only once, rather than never experiencing it at all.


and miss it for the rest of my life
I would rather have the memory of the ocean and yearn for it than never have the chance to miss it.


than never feel the sand beneath my naked feet
It's important for me to have the physical sensation of walking on sandy beaches without any footwear.


and never hear the sound of breaking waves
I don't want to live a life without the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore.


and I'll always remember
The memories of the ocean will forever be with me.


and I'll always miss you
I will constantly long for the ocean and the experiences it brought.


you're always a part of me
The ocean has become deeply ingrained in my being and identity.


and I'm always part of you
I feel a strong connection to the ocean, as if it is a part of me as well.


I'll always remember
The memories of the ocean will forever be with me.




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