Oak and Gorski, formerly The Ken Oak Band, comprised of two members (Ken Oak; Cello/Vocals/Guitar, Ed Gorski; Guitar/Vocal), is a band based primarily around the LA area. With an independent label, they have toured the country with self-booked shows, and currently has two albums for sale: Symposium and From Vienna to Venice.
Ken, the cellist, is the lead vocalist, accompanied by Ed’s soothing harmonies and mellow guitar riffs.
for more information, visit their website: http://oakandgorski.com/
Mountains
Oak and Gorski Lyrics
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And still I can’t swim
I had my eyes wide open
And still I can’t see
Was wandering all the roads
Still I can’t walk
I know all the words
And never learned to talk
The lyrics of "Mountains" by Oak and Gorski describe a feeling of being stuck, despite having experienced so much. The opening line, "I’ve been through all the oceans and still I can’t swim," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests that the singer has traveled and explored extensively, but has still not found what they are looking for. The line "I had my eyes wide open and still I can’t see" speaks to a sense of blindness or ignorance, despite being aware of one's surroundings. The phrase "wandering all the roads, still I can’t walk" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer has put in the effort to move forward, but still feels rooted in place. Finally, "I know all the words and never learned to talk" further emphasizes a sense of stagnation - the singer feels as though they have the tools they need to communicate effectively, but have been unable to do so thus far.
Overall, "Mountains" is a song that explores the frustration and sense of disconnection that can come with wandering aimlessly. It suggests that even when we think we are moving forward, we may still feel stuck in place - and that true progress requires more than just physical movement.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been through all the oceans
I have experienced various things and explored a lot.
And still I can’t swim
Despite experiencing many things, I still lack the ability to do something important.
I had my eyes wide open
I was aware of my surroundings and paying attention.
And still I can’t see
Despite being aware of my surroundings, I am still not able to understand them fully.
Was wandering all the roads
I have been on a journey, trying to find my way.
Still I can’t walk
Despite being on a journey, I feel stuck and unable to make progress.
I know all the words
I am familiar with the vocabulary and language used.
And never learned to talk
Despite understanding the language, I struggle to communicate effectively and express myself.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ben Plochowietz, Freed Godehardt, Linda Hackmann
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