Beneath The Surface
Oceania Lyrics


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The siren's call never meant anything to me
The golden lights may shine but I don't care to see
It's a lie
The promise of redemption at your feet
Will sink its teeth and bleed you dry again
I live beneath the surface
Under the radar is where I find myself
Far from all the static
I feed upon what's mine to keep
And won't let is slip away
I'm happy that you think I'm not the chosen one
Keep overlooking me until I'm dead and gone
It's a trap
The emptiness we're not supposed to feel
Will swallow every shred of innocence
I live beneath the surface
Under the radar is where I find myself
Far from all the static
I feed upon what's mine to keep
And won't let is slip away
Guess I'd rather stay away
Just to keep the wolves at bay
Far from all the static




I feed upon what's mine to keep
And won't let it slip away

Overall Meaning

In "Beneath the Surface," Oceania sings about wanting to stay hidden from the world's chaos and falseness. The song opens with the lines, "The siren's call never meant anything to me, The golden lights may shine but I don't care to see, It's a lie." The singer is uninterested in succumbing to society's expectations and illusions, which the singer views as a false promise of redemption. The lyrics "I live beneath the surface, under the radar is where I find myself, far from all the static" convey a sense of detachment from the world and a desire to stay out of its sights. The singer resonates with what they own and doesn't want to let it go.


The chorus of "Beneath the Surface" further emphasizes the singer's wishes to remain distant from the rest of society. The lyrics "Guess I'd rather stay away, Just to keep the wolves at bay, Far from all the static I feed upon what's mine to keep, and won't let it slip away" delineate the singer's resolution to hold on tightly to their individuality and the things they possess. The wolves represent the metaphorical pressures that society presents, and the singer wants to remain far from them.


Line by Line Meaning

The siren's call never meant anything to me
I have never been swayed by the allure of temptation or false promises.


The golden lights may shine but I don't care to see
Despite the glimmer and glamour of society, I remain uninterested and unaffected.


It's a lie
Anything that suggests there is a way to escape the cycle of disappointment and despair is false.


The promise of redemption at your feet
People may offer a way out of a difficult situation, but these promises will ultimately fail.


Will sink its teeth and bleed you dry again
Any attempt to hope or believe in something more will leave you feeling empty and drained.


I live beneath the surface
I choose to live in a way that avoids falling for the trap of empty promises and expectations from others.


Under the radar is where I find myself
By avoiding the spotlight, I am able to stay true to my own priorities and beliefs.


Far from all the static
I keep myself separate from the distractions and noise of society in order to stay grounded.


I feed upon what's mine to keep
I focus on the things that I can control and possess, rather than searching for external validation.


And won't let is slip away
I work hard to maintain the things that matter most to me, and refuse to give them up easily.


I'm happy that you think I'm not the chosen one
I am content to stay out of the spotlight, even if others might think less of me for it.


Keep overlooking me until I'm dead and gone
I am willing to be unnoticed and underestimated by those who do not understand my choices.


It's a trap
The expectations and promises of society are designed to keep people trapped in a cycle of disappointment and despair.


The emptiness we're not supposed to feel
Despite what society tells us, it is natural to feel empty and dissatisfied with the constant need for more.


Will swallow every shred of innocence
This emptiness can slowly erode the optimism and purity within us, leaving us jaded and cynical.


Guess I'd rather stay away
Given the choice, I choose to avoid the traps and distractions of society.


Just to keep the wolves at bay
By staying out of the spotlight, I can protect myself from those who would try to convince me to conform or give up what matters most to me.


And won't let it slip away
I am committed to keeping my priorities and possessions secure and will not let them be taken from me.




Writer(s): Gustavo Drummond

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