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.
Lala
Oceana Lyrics
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I don't feel the same (uuh uuh)
I know something change (uuh uuh)
Since you cross my way (uuh uuh)
And I'm looking to my left
And I'm looking to my right
Everybody seems to be so much more alive
And candy everywhere
Your sweetness makes me... mmm
I give you all my lala
But don't you tell my mama
'Coz I don't need no dramma in my life
So what's happening to your car
Take me somewhere far
So we can do the lalala all night
Big brown eyes, (uuh uuh)
And the cutest smile, (uuh uuh)
And I'm feelin' high, (uuh uuh)
Oh it drives me wild, (uuh uuh)
I like the way he makes me shake
Oh it's keeping me awake
His hands are all over me
Makes so hard to behave
Uuh love is in the air
And candy everywhere
Your sweetness makes me... mmm
Let's break it on
And talk about the lala
Even your dady
Did it to your mama
I like the lala
You like the lala
Everybody in the house like the lala
In Oceana's song "Lala," she describes a sense of excitement and change that has come into her life since meeting someone new. She notices that everyone around her seems more alive, and she is filled with a sense of longing and craving for this person's love and attention. Oceana gives herself over to this feeling, singing about how she is willing to give "all [her] lala" to this person, but she wants to keep their relationship a secret to avoid any unnecessary drama. Throughout the song, Oceana's lyrics are sensual and playful, emphasizing the physical connection between her and her love interest.
The term "lala" in the song appears to be a euphemism for sexual activity, as Oceana sings about wanting to do the lalala "all night." The song's lyrics suggest that this activity is something that is enjoyable and even celebrated among friends and family (referencing how "even your daddy did it to your mama"). The song also emphasizes the physical pleasure that Oceana experiences with her love interest, describing how his touch and presence make it hard for her to behave.
Overall, Oceana's "Lala" is a playful and seductive song that celebrates the joy and excitement of new love and sexual attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the first of May (uuh uuh)
Today's the first day of May
I don't feel the same (uuh uuh)
I'm feeling different
I know something change (uuh uuh)
I can sense that something has changed
Since you cross my way (uuh uuh)
Ever since you came into my life
And I'm looking to my left
I'm glancing to my left
And I'm looking to my right
I'm glancing to my right
Everybody seems to be so much more alive
Everyone appears to be more lively than usual
Uuh love is in the air
I can feel the love in the atmosphere
And candy everywhere
There are sweet things all around us
Your sweetness makes me... mmm
Your sweet personality is attractive to me
I give you all my lala
I give you all my love
But don't you tell my mama
Please keep it a secret from my mom
'Coz I don't need no dramma in my life
I don't want any unnecessary drama in my life
So what's happening to your car
What's going on with your car?
Take me somewhere far
Take me somewhere distant
So we can do the lalala all night
So we can spend the night together
Big brown eyes, (uuh uuh)
You've got big brown eyes
And the cutest smile, (uuh uuh)
And your smile is adorable
And I'm feelin' high, (uuh uuh)
I'm feeling euphoric
Oh it drives me wild, (uuh uuh)
You make me go crazy
I like the way he makes me shake
I enjoy the way you make me feel
Oh it's keeping me awake
You're keeping me up at night
His hands are all over me
You're touching me all over
Makes so hard to behave
It's difficult for me to be well-behaved
Let's break it on
Let's party
And talk about the lala
And discuss our love
Even your dady
Even your dad
Did it to your mama
Fell in love with your mom
I like the lala
I like love
You like the lala
You like love
Everybody in the house like the lala
Everyone in the house likes love
Writer(s): Tobias Billius Neumann, Anes Krpic, Marcus Brosch, Oceana Mahlmann Copyright: Edition Zac'S Playground, Ed. Al Von Oswald, Ed. Roc Diamond Music
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1plakbandrolletjes
I LOVE THAT BLUE DRESS!!!
@iemand1996
Give me all the lala, don't tell my mama, i don't need more drama ILOVEIT!! It's a happy song ^^ i'm so happy now:D:D:D:D
@whiteoleandification
I like the way she dances:)
@jestembrzaskiem
I like the way she dances...
@gavianca
La quiero,La adoro,La admiro Fa-tas-ti-calalalalalalala
@AnimeTVB
I love the way he sings is so Oceana
@gavianca
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
@Ethemanable
Hmm... could be a summer hit?
@Misspaparazzixx
WWWWWWOOW!
@AlliCanThinkAbout
i dont know why theres not even 500k views, this song and her voice are awesome and put you in a good mood