Oceanics are a Gold Coast indie rock/pop quartet consisting of: Elliot (gui… Read Full Bio ↴Oceanics are a Gold Coast indie rock/pop quartet consisting of: Elliot (guitar/vocals), Jackson (guitar/vocals), Andy (drums) and Matt (bass). According to their MySpace, they have formed in 2005, though managed to break through into the Australian alternative music scene in January 2010. Recently (first quarter of 2011) they have released their first EP titled "Get Friendly Mistress Maybe" which was supervised by Govinda Doyle (previously worked with Angus & Julia Stone, The Fumes). Upon the release of their EP, they have embarked on playing shows on the Australian East Coast, mainly between Brisbane and Sydney at the moment. Their sound has been described as Jeff Buckley joining The Kooks.

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Oceanics Lyrics

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Worried sick
Now I'm worried sick, right
See right now it couldn't
Couldn't hurt to be around
Just one more little pill
One that you almost down
It's just I've never heard
You cruelly stress the worst thing

So where, where you gonna be found?
Beggars can choose
See what, what you gonna do now?
Leave it alone, leave it alone

Burning out your name
Did that first
Since it's come a day or night or anything
The faster it goes the end you know is there

So where, where you gonna be found?
Beggars can choose
See what, what you gonna do now?
Leave it alone, leave it alone

I heard you say it's all the same
Now you and I are lonely
But that's just you and that you are
I'll be in touch

And I heard you say it's all the same
Now you and I are lonely
But that's just you and that you are
Happy as such, you're not a waste of time

I heard you say it's all so fucking plain
Now every single night I'll see you're lonely
But that's just you and that you are
I'll be in touch

It'll be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oceanics' song "Chinatown" delve into the themes of anxiety, loneliness and coping mechanisms in the face of personal struggle. The singer begins by expressing their worries, stating that they are sick with concern. They wish to remain around someone, even if just for a moment, and they take a pill to numb their anxieties. The singer then confronts the person causing their stress, asking where they will be and what they intend to do. They also acknowledge that burning this person out of their life is a difficult decision but ultimately necessary.

The chorus repeats the lines "I heard you say it's all the same, now you and I are lonely, but that's just you and that you are" multiple times. This can be interpreted as a reminder that everyone experiences loneliness, and it is not solely the singer's problem. The singer will remain in contact with this person despite their current conflict. The song ends with the reassuring statement that it will be alright.

Overall, the lyrics of "Chinatown" address the universal experience of anxiety and feeling trapped in negative emotions. The singer's inner monologue highlights the importance of taking care of oneself and confronting those who cause personal troubles. The repetition of the chorus serves to remind the audience that they are not alone in their struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Worried sick
I am extremely anxious

Now I'm worried sick, right
My current state is causing me severe distress

See right now it couldn't Couldn't hurt to be around Just one more little pill One that you almost down
Perhaps it would be okay if I took one more pill, just as long as it is not too much

It's just I've never heard You cruelly stress the worst thing
You always point out the negative aspects of the situation, which makes it worse for me

So where, where you gonna be found? Beggars can choose See what, what you gonna do now? Leave it alone, leave it alone
Where do you plan to go next? You have a decision to make, but it might be best not to act at all

Burning out your name Did that first Since it's come a day or night or anything The faster it goes the end you know is there
I have already exhausted myself thinking about you. Whether it is day or night, the faster things go, the closer we get to the end

I heard you say it's all the same Now you and I are lonely But that's just you and that you are I'll be in touch
You said that everything is the same, but you and I are both feeling lonely. However, I will keep in contact with you

And I heard you say it's all the same Now you and I are lonely But that's just you and that you are Happy as such, you're not a waste of time
You also said that everything is the same, but you and I are both experiencing loneliness. However, you are content with yourself and not wasting time

I heard you say it's all so fucking plain Now every single night I'll see you're lonely But that's just you and that you are I'll be in touch
You said that everything is boring, and every night I can see that you are lonely. But, that is just who you are, and I will still keep in touch with you

It'll be alright
Things will eventually be okay

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