The group's initial success was aided in part by popular trance musicians remixing their original work. The first single to be released in 2001 was the song "Clear Blue Water" which was remixed by several artists, but the most successful remix was done by Ferry Corsten. The second single "Sky Falls Down" was released in 2002 and remixed by Armin van Buuren. The third single "Beautiful Together" was released in 2003 and was remixed by Seraque, Silvester and Signum. The single that is considered to be their break-through track is "Satellite" their fourth single which was released in 2004.
On 24 August 2007 "Breaking Ties" (Above & Beyond's Analog Haven Mix), was featured on TATW #178. Audio footage of "Breaking Ties" started to surface on YouTube around October 2007. On 1 November 2007, Miracle also appeared on YouTube. Although this was given as the title on the Above & Beyond official forum, at the time the title was unconfirmed.
McGuinness and Siljamäki of OceanLab discussed the album during an interview in Riga, Latvia: We've been experimenting with a completely new sound - one of the tracks we're working on right now features a 56 piece mouse choir. We went diving in Formentera too to record some noises from the dolphins.
On 14 March 2008, "Sirens of the Sea" (Above & Beyond Club Mix) premiered on TATW #207. It was presented as one of the new singles for the upcoming album. Prior to this, "Sirens of the Sea" (Kyau & Albert Remix) was released on Above and Beyond's Anjunabeats Volume 3.
On 7 April 2008, the single "Sirens of the Sea" was released. New remixes by Sonorous, Cosmic Gate, as well as the Kyau & Albert remix were included. Also included was a .WAV file of Maor Levi's remix of "Sirens of the Sea".
On 10 June 2008, OceanLab's debut album - Sirens of the Sea - was announced on the Anjunabeats website with a release date of 21 July 2008. The single, "Miracle", appeared a week earlier on 14 July 2008. Included in the single are Above and Beyond's Club Mix of tracks, as well as remixes by Martin Roth, Michael Cassette and Fletch. The "Sirens of the Sea Remixed" album released in 2009 includes the most successful remixes of OceanLab's three most popular tracks that had only been released as singles - Satellite, Sky Falls Down and Clear Blue Water.
On 30 January 2014, McGuinness and Siljamäki confirmed via Reddit that the artist name OceanLab would no longer be used on future productions, with Justine Suissa now being identified as a part of Above & Beyond.
On 26 September 2015, however, Above & Beyond featured a new surprise Oceanlab production at ABGT150 in Sydney, Australia. The title of this new trance single is Another Chance.
Albums
* 2008: Sirens of the Sea
* 2009: Sirens of the Sea: Remixed
Singles
* 2001: "Clear Blue Water"
* 2002: "Sky Falls Down"
* 2003: "Beautiful Together"
* 2004: "Satellite"
* 2008: "Sirens of the Sea"
* 2008: "Miracle"
* 2008: "Breaking Ties"
* 2009: "On A Good Day"
* 2009: "Lonely Girl"
* 2010 "On A Good Day (Metropolis)"
* 2016 "Another Chance"
Remixes
* 2001: "When Love Breaks Down (OceanLab Remix)" - Teaser
* 2002: "For a Lifetime (OceanLab Remix)" - Ascension
* 2009: "tonight (above & beyond remix) - dirty vegas
On A Good Day
Oceanlab Lyrics
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A little bit lonely
Little bit cold here
A little bit feared
But I hold on
And I
Feel strong
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
And it feels like me
On a good day
I'm a little bit hemmed in
A little bit isolated
A little bit hopeful
A little bit cold
But I hold on
And I
Feel strong
And I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
The lyrics of "On A Good Day" by Oceanlab tells the story of someone who is feeling lost and alone, but is holding on to their strength and hoping to discover their true self. The feelings of isolation and fear are contrasted with a hopeful spirit that refuses to give up, even though the person has been talking to themselves for a long time and wishes they knew themselves better. However, on a good day, the clouds disperse, and the sun shines brighter than ever before, and the person feels like themselves again.
This song is about self-discovery and the journey of trying to find oneself. The lyrics are relatable to many people who struggle with finding their place in the world and the courage to be true to themselves. The song's chorus serves as an uplifting reminder that no matter how lost we feel, there are better days ahead. On a good day, we can feel like ourselves again and find the happiness we deserve.
Overall, "On A Good Day" is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to hold on to their strength and keep going despite the challenges they face in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Little bit lost and
Feeling a bit aimless and unsure
A little bit lonely
Feeling some solitude and isolation
Little bit cold here
Physically feeling chilly
A little bit feared
Having some trepidation or anxiety
But I hold on
Persisting despite difficulties
And I
Feel strong
Empowered and capable
And I
Know that I can
Confident in my abilities
Getting used to it
Becoming accustomed to the situation
Lit the fuse to it
Initiating a change or taking action
Like to know who I am
Seeking self-discovery and clarity
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
Engaging in introspection for a long time
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Desiring greater self-awareness and understanding
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Remaining stagnant and unchanged
Never seen the sun shine brighter
Having a particularly good day
And it feels like me
Feeling like myself
On a good day
Having a positive and fulfilling experience
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: GARETH EMERY, JONATHAN GRANT, JUSTINE SUISSA, ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gandalf606
On a Good Day, on a Bad Day, over decade on, this is STILL brilliant.
Little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
Little bit cold here
A little bit feared
But I hold on
And I
Feel strong
And I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
And it feels like me
On a good day
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
On a good day
On a good day
And it feels like me
On a good day
@MeiDouthitt
A little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
A little bit cold here
A little bit of fear
But I
Hold on
Then I
Feel strong
Then I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
And it feels like me on a good day
I'm a little bit hemmed in
A little bit isolated
A little bit hopeful
A little bit calm
But I
Hold on
Then I
Feel strong
Then I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
@tonypena348
14 years later still one of the greatest songs ever made
@ovidiudrobota2182
Listening in 2024.
@oneday6134
When you suddenly remember this song after really long time, feels great
@Phougi
Sun and Moon flashback mad me teary eyed.. (;
@oneday6134
same
@The9833785963
Takes you back to memory lane
@alexmoss1185
That day was today
@youdoofus
amen and amen
@Moto.Disiac
i can't believe it's already 11 years now , still love this track 2020 ^^
@kammyk2121
I still listen to this album regularly and i love it more everytime, just can't beat it ❤