Way Down
Ocean Alley Lyrics
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Hard to see the way we treat place how
You don't always wanna hear the information
And now times are changing
It's not that hard to see
Lightning rages, as we bleed
Hey, you
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe the air
You've been lying face down
Tryna drift away in a sedation
Well add it to the list of devastation
I'll be waiting
And the times are changing
No matter what you believe
Try explaining, as we bleed
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe the air
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
In Ocean Alley's "Way Down", the lyrics express concern for the environment and the potential consequences of our actions. The opening lines "I can feel the weight now, hard to see the way we treat place how" refer to the heavy burden felt by the singer as they observe the damage humans are causing to the planet. They express the struggle to understand why we continue to mistreat the earth despite the obvious harm it is causing. The line "You don't always wanna hear the information" hints at the frustration felt by environmental activists who are often met with resistance and denial.
The chorus "Are you ready to leave? 'Cause the truth's we won't be able to breathe the air" paints a bleak picture of the future if we do not take action to protect the environment. The lyrics suggest that we have reached a point of no return and must accept responsibility for our actions in order to make a change. The line "Try explaining, as we bleed" emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as the consequences of our inaction become more apparent.
Overall, "Way Down" is both a warning and a call to action, urging listeners to consider the impact of their choices and make the necessary changes. The use of vivid imagery and emotive language helps to convey the sense of urgency and importance of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel the weight now
I am starting to feel the heavy burden of environmental degradation.
Hard to see the way we treat place how
It's difficult to comprehend how we treat the environment with such disregard.
You don't always wanna hear the information
Sometimes the truth about the state of the environment is hard to swallow and we choose not to hear it.
And now times are changing
The world is changing and we must adapt to protect it.
It's not that hard to see
We don't need to look far to see the destruction we've caused.
Lightning rages, as we bleed
Natural disasters like lightning strikes become more intense as we continue to harm the environment.
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe the air
Are you prepared to face the consequences of our actions? The air we breathe is becoming increasingly polluted and unsustainable.
You've been lying face down
Tryna drift away in a sedation
We often ignore the problem or try to escape reality through distractions.
Well add it to the list of devastation
Our ignorance and inaction only adds to the destruction we've caused.
I'll be waiting
And the times are changing
No matter what you believe
Try explaining, as we bleed
Things are changing and it's up to us to try to make a difference, regardless of our individual beliefs or doubts about the issue.
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
We must remember the importance of clean air and strive to protect it for ourselves and future generations.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angus Goodwin, Baden Donegal, Lachlan Galbraith, Mitchell Galbraith, Nic Blom, Tom O'Brien
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Matt F
I can feel the weight now
Hard to see the way we treat place how
You don't always wanna hear the information
And now times are changing
It's not that hard to see
Lightning rages, as we bleed
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe the air
You've been lying face down
Tryna drift away in a sedation
Well add it to the list of devastation
I'll be waiting
And the times are changing
No matter what you believe
Try explaining, as we bleed
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe
Hey, you
Are you ready to leave?
'Cause the truth's
We won't be able to breathe the air
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
Breathe the air
Ocean Alley
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Jameson Barna
If I ever have a kid, I hope they see this like I see Led Zeppelin ... such great stuff!!!
Reece Koskinas
This will be on repeat while I wait for the album to upload onto Spotify
Chalis Harnish
Iโve got this album on full blast at 3:15am ripping cones ๐๐ค๐ฝ๐ฅ
Zayd I
Fuck yeah same here except blazing joints
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Fuckin true blue ๐ค
Curls Co
Good boy
Lumpy Space
Actual me last night ya sick carnt xx
vijaip
Blown away by this! How these fellas fuse so many genres is incredible. One of the best bands on the planet and I only discovered them 2 days ago.
Kalen P
This is amazing. I haven't heard these guys since 2017. I am so impressed. This is such a feels inducing riff.