1. A post-hardcore/alterna… Read Full Bio ↴At least two artists use the name Oceana:
1. A post-hardcore/alternative rock band from St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
2. A singer from Germany also known as Oceana Mahlmann.
3. A gothic/doom/death metal band from Rome, Italy
1. Oceana is (as of November 3rd, 2009) a 4-piece post-hardcore/alternative rock band from St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida that released two full length albums and an EP, entitled The Tide, Birth Eater and Clean Head respectively. They announced they were disbanding 6/19/09, however as of November 3rd, 2009 they are back together with a changed line-up. They are currently unsigned.
The original members of Oceana had previously been in other local bands in the Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida area. They were first named Aissur Ahtom before their frontman Keith Jones joined. They were at that point the two guitarists Jack Burns and Alex Schultz. Drummer James O'Brien and on bass Robbie Davis. Before finally gathering and forming Oceana with vocalist Keith Jones in 2007.
The Tide, the debut album, was released through Rise Records March 4th, 2008. Keith Jones, Oceana's vocalist and frontman at that time, and James O'Brien, drummer and who did some of the clean vocals, left the band shortly after the release due to some personal issues. Shortly after Keith's and James' departure Brennan Taulbee joined the band to replace Keith's role as vocalist. Brennan contributed clean and screaming vocals during the tours and the new album Birth Eater. Denny Agosto, the new drummer, was picked up by Oceana a bit later aswell.
The Tide became the signature album of Oceana, featuring atmospheric and ambient instrumental delivery with a mix of post-hardcore typical breakdowns and subtle use of electronics and dramatic song-writing. It was produced and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory and Paramore) and Cameron Mizell.
The band later released a demo to feature Brennan's vocals for the first time on a recorded song called Creations followed by two new songs off the new album called The Family Disease and Mother Love.
Their latest full-lenght album, Birth Eater, was released on May 26. All of the songs on this album shared the same themes of abandonment and abortion, making it technically a concept album. The album's reception varied from really positive to negative, with people commenting about it being either the best progression for a band possible or a great let-down compared to The Tide. Nevertheless, Birth Eater caught attention with its lyrical themes and creepy and dramatic atmosphere of the album in its entity.
Oceana has toured with bands like Silverstein, Poison the Well, The Sleeping, Fear Before, Of Machines and Memphis May Fire. They also played on Warped Tour 2008.
Oceana officially disbanded June 16th, 2009, yet "after a few months of thought and ton of discussions" an announcement about the band being back together has been posted their official MySpace profile on November 3rd, 2009. The reformation brought some line-up changes to the band. With bassist Robbie and lead-guitarist Alex leaving the band, Oceana picked up a new bassist, Kolby Cridder.
Shortly after reunion, the band released their first music video of The Family Disease.
On January 25th, 2010 Oceana headed into Glow in the Dark Studios, recording a B-Side EP of Birth Eater. The EP was produced by Matt Goldman, who also has produced efforts from bands like Underoath, The Chariot and As Cities Burn. Clean Head EP was released on May 4th 2010.
The current Oceana lineup is:
Brennan Taulbee - Vocals, Guitar
Alex Schultz - Guitar, Clean Vocals
Kolby Cridder - Bass
Denny Agosto - Drums
Former members:
Keith Jones - Screaming Vocals & Clean Vocals (Also was in the band Wolf:Speak and now in the band Chandelier)
James O'Brien - Drums & Clean Vocals
Robbie Davis - Bass
Jack Burns - Guitar (Guitar tech for Dance Gavin Dance, also now in the band Sleepwave)
Guitarist Jack Burns and vocalist Keith Jones also went to play in a band called Decoder/Lead Hands which also features ex-members from Of Machines and VersaEmerge. www.myspace.com/decoder
Official site: http://www.myspace.com/oceanafl
2. Oceana is a German singer of both ethnic German and Afro-Martiniquais descent. She has musical roots in soul, reggae, hip-hop and funk. In March 2010, she finished sixth in the Polish version of Dancing with the Stars, with dance partner PrzemysΕaw Juszkiewicz. In May 2010, she hosted the TV show ARTE Lounge on the European channel Arte. That same month, the singer signed with Ultra Records and released her first single Cry Cry from Love Supply. She performs the official Euro 2012 song, Endless Summer.
Official site: http://www.oceana-online.de
3. Oceana is a gothic/doom/death metal band from Rome, Italy. Despite forming in 1994 their first full length album, The Pattern, was released in 2021 on Time to Kill Records. Features members of metal bands Novembre Stormlord and Deviate Damaen.
Barracuda Capital Of The World
Oceana Lyrics
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Drinking it up, poor little kid.
The cleanest they see a heart is level headed.
I don't hide all the time,
Just when every bed sticks,
And every inch of me said it.
My feet show that's all I did.
Welcome in a clean bed,
Welcome in a clean head.
I see it, I feel it, I see it, it's me,
And ever part of me is leaning to better things.
Why did the peace fit for you,
Fit in no edges.
Open just perfection,
And it's over and over again.
Connect it into your heart when we finally see it.
The whole book never made this much sense,
And every inch of me said it.
Interpreting the lyrics of Oceanaβs song βBarracuda Capital Of The Worldβ can leave one feeling a mix of emotions, which is a testament to the uniqueness of the lyrics. The opening line βabove the house, thereβs waterβ can have a double-edged meaning. While water is a life source, it can also be associated with destruction and waves that consume everything in their path. It can also be interpreted as a symbol of hope, especially in the face of adversity, and the need to drink it up even when it seems little is left.
The line βThe cleanest they see a heart is level headedβ hints at the importance of being calm and collected amidst chaos. It also stresses the importance of keeping a clean heart, which can be done by keeping a level head. The lines that follow, βJust when every bed sticks, and every inch of me said itβ further paint a picture of someone who is dealing with a lot of internal struggles, but battles to keep their composure.
Overall, the song seems to be about a person who is going through a challenging phase in life but is constantly hopeful for better things to come. It is a song about resilience in the face of adversity and the need for a positive outlook in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Above the house there's water.
The vastness of the ocean is evident even from a height.
Drinking it up, poor little kid.
But the ocean is not always a source of refreshment, especially to those who are vulnerable.
The cleanest they see a heart is level headed.
People often associate moral purity with a calm demeanor.
I don't hide all the time,
I am not always reticent.
Just when every bed sticks,
Only when I find myself trapped and helpless.
And every inch of me said it.
My instincts were telling me not to reveal my vulnerability.
The cross head disease ends,
The confusion and uncertainty that plagued me are finally over.
My feet show that's all I did.
My movements represent the only actions I took.
Welcome in a clean bed,
I now have an opportunity to rest and reflect.
Welcome in a clean head.
My mind is free from the clutter and stress that weighed me down.
I see it, I feel it, I see it, it's me,
I have come to recognize and accept my true self.
And ever part of me is leaning to better things.
Every aspect of my being is striving for improvement.
Why did the peace fit for you,
Why did you get to experience peace and contentment,
Fit in no edges.
When it seemed unattainable for me.
Open just perfection,
But I realize now that true happiness and fulfillment only require
And it's over and over again.
Embracing simple joys and meaningful connections repeatedly.
Connect it into your heart when we finally see it.
When we finally understand the key to happiness,
The whole book never made this much sense,
Everything suddenly falls into place,
And every inch of me said it.
And I know without a doubt that this is the right path for me.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@slimetime850
(According to google)
Above the house there's water.
Drinking it up, poor little kid.
The cleanest they see a heart is level headed.
I don't hide all the time,
Just when every bed sticks,
And every inch of me said it.
The cross head disease ends,
My feet show that's all I did.
Welcome in a clean bed,
Welcome in a clean head.
I see it, I feel it, I see it, it's me,
And ever part of me is leaning to better things.
Why did the peace fit for you,
Fit in no edges.
Open just perfection,
And it's over and over again.
Connect it into your heart when we finally see it.
The whole book never made this much sense,
And every inch of me said it.
@dealholtom3469
This EP is like an epilogue to Birtheater. Both still hold up to this day. Truly one of the best bands from this era.
@420stickygreens
this sound is mesmerizing, yall did a very good job on this album.
@hofmann161
This is just one of those bands. That defy my musical interests and lands itself in the middle of my favorites, its literally impossible for me to dislike them in any way.
@a1d5
you're not alone in this feeling.
@syniister7055
Michael Hofmann not at all your are completely true. their songs are diverse and pure. there's actually emotion behind the lyrics
@TheMihow
Michael Has
@xXxeuthanasiaxXx
Well.. this took me 7 years but I finally love this just as much as the other albums. Give it a chance in the right mindset.
@Bl3ssthefalI
Im gunna be honest, Oceana might be my favorite band. Their first cd was okay but Birth.Eater was a fucking masterpiece through and through. But after they released this i was skeptical. I thought it was shit because of the polar opposite sound but I gave it a shot and this 4 song ep became my favorite album of all time. Polyenso is also amazing. Just gotta open your mind and Brennan writes the best lryics of all time in my opinion. Its some real shit
@aliceamusic4134
Totally agree. I love their super heavy sound in Breather 2 but this is just a whole other vibe in a great way
@ragnarok7976
Tides for me was their best shit but they've been solid despite several stylistic changes.