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 Przemysław 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.
Endless Summer
Oceana Lyrics
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Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Moving up, moving down, keep on turning up the sound
We gonn party in the sun
Catch the feeling have some fun
You're gonna be my number one
Make my heart beat like a drum
Like a drum, drum
Moving up, moving down
You make me jump, jump
Let your love shine all around
Like a drum, drum
Make my heart beat like a drum
Like a drum, drum
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Like a drum, drum
Moving up, moving down
You make me jump, jump
Let your love shine all around
Like a drum, drum
Make my heart beat like a drum
Like a drum, drum
You're gonna be my number one
Make my heart beat like a drum
Like a drum, drum
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
The lyrics of Oceana's "Endless Summer" talk about enjoying summer to the fullest and having fun. The song begins with the repetition of the title, "Endless summer," followed by "yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh," which sets the upbeat and catchy tone for the song. The chorus emphasizes the idea of enjoying summer without any limits and paying no attention to the passing of time. The verses describe the singer's urge to move, dance, and feel the energy around her. She wants to party in the sun with her friends and celebrate life. The lyrics suggest that the person she is referring to in the song, probably her love interest, will be her number one and fill her heart with joy and excitement, making it beat like a drum.
The song illustrates an escapist mindset, where the only thing that matters is the present moment and the enjoyment of the summer season. It suggests that people should forget their worries and enjoy life to the fullest. Hence, the line "make my heart beat like a drum" signifies the feeling of euphoria experienced when someone is in someone else's company, or in this case, enjoying summer with friends. The lyrics also highlight the importance of music in summer, as it brings people together and makes them feel alive.
Overall, "Endless Summer" is a song about having fun and living in the moment. The lyrics emphasize the joy that summer brings and promote enjoying life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
The singer is excited about the prospect of having an endless summer filled with happiness and fun. They express this sentiment with a series of repetitive and enthusiastic 'ohs.'
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
The singer continues to express excitement and energy with a series of repetitive 'yehs.'
Moving up, moving down, keep on turning up the sound
The singer encourages everyone to keep dancing and partying, no matter whether they are moving up or down in life. Turning up the sound creates a lively atmosphere.
We gonn party in the sun
The singer is looking forward to having fun and partying under the sun, where everything is happy and carefree.
Catch the feeling have some fun
The singer urges the listeners to 'catch the feeling' of happiness and enjoy the moment by having some fun.
Moving up, moving down, let your love shine all around
The singer repeats the earlier sentiment and encourages everyone to keep dancing and showing love to others, regardless of their position in life.
You're gonna be my number one
The singer expresses feelings of infatuation to someone special, promising to make them their number one priority in their life.
Make my heart beat like a drum
The singer wants to feel overwhelmed with emotion and love to the point where their heart beats like a drum.
Like a drum, drum
The singer repeats the earlier sentiment and uses the metaphor of a drum to describe how their heart feels when filled with emotion and love.
You make me jump, jump
The person the singer is infatuated with brings them so much joy and happiness that they feel like jumping with excitement.
Endless summer, oh, oh, oh, oh
The chorus repeats, and the singer reiterates their excitement for an endless summer filled with joy and love.
Like a drum, drum
The chorus repeats again, and the singer brings back the metaphor of the drum, describing how love makes their heart feel.
You're gonna be my number one
The singer repeats their promise to make the person they are infatuated with their number one priority in life.
Make my heart beat like a drum
The song ends with the singer once again expressing their desire for the person they love to make their heart beat like a drum with all the love and happiness they bring into their life.
Like a drum, drum
The song ends with a final repeat of the metaphor of the drum, emphasizing how love makes the singer's heart beat with excitement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCEL ALBERT, BLAIR MACKICHAN, ANDREAS LITTERSCHEIDT, MARC JACKSON, REINHARD RAITH, HUGO OSCAR, MENSE REENTS, JAKOBUS SIEBELS, OCEANA MAHLMANN
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@xSaruwatari
Nie rozumiem dlaczego tylu ludziom nie odpowiada ta piosenka. Moim zdaniem jest w klimacie takiej imprezy jak Euro 2012 i pasuje bardzo dobrze do tego wydarzenia. Jest żywa i wpada w ucho. Polacy jak zwykle - wiecznie niezadowoleni.
@bitam93
Dobre to jest ludzie. Nie wiem skąd tyle głosów w dół. Pokazuje: radość, lato, słońce, zabawę luz i beztroskę. Fajnie zmontowane i fajnie ukazana Polska. I tak ma być! Zobaczycie jak będziecie to miło wspominać za kilka lat;)
@DjTiestoFan2008
Mit Abstand das beste Lied was es je zu einer EM gab ! ♥
@wikseenwikseen8955
piosenka bardzo dobra na Euro ! Rytmiczna, pełna energii i bardzo dobra do tańca :)
@Cthulhu08PL
Ile polaków:D
@pickadilhademodelo
this is a wonderful song, I'm really looking forward to the Euro!
@Warzyn29
Welcome to Poland : )
@expetica
Nie lubię tego typu muzyki, zwykle słucham ostrzejszych brzmień, ale moim zdaniem ta piosenka jest po prostu... dobra. Wpada w ucho, rytmiczna. "Śliczna" chyba też będzie dobrym określeniem. Bardzo się cieszę, że wybrano tę piosenkę. Uwielbiam ją.
@MrCosim0
bellissima canzone!!!!!!
@Belette1985
A mi się bardzo podoba, fajna linia melodyczna, wpada w ucho!