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
secret
Oceanlab Lyrics
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I see the truth in every line
Call me naive
But I would rather believe
And when I look into your eyes
I've seen an awful lot of lies
You hide behind
To be fraying at the seams
Out of my mind
If I tell you a secret
Will you promise to keep it
Keep it close to your heart
And never tell a soul?
Because I have a secret
And it's hell trying to keep it
It tears right through my heart
And it swallows me whole
I don't know why
I feel my faith is on the line
How things appear
Seem to be ever unclear
When I look into your eyes
I've seen an awful lot of lies
You hide behind
You know I know what it means
To be fraying at the seams
Out of my mind
If I tell you a secret
Will you promise to keep it
Keep it close to your heart
And never tell a soul?
Because I have a secret
And it's hell trying to keep it
It tears right through my heart
And it swallows me whole
If I tell you a secret
Will you promise to keep it
Keep it close to your heart
And never tell a soul?
Because I have a secret
And it's hell trying to keep it
It tears right through my heart
And it swallows me whole
The lyrics to "Secret" by Oceanlab are a plea to keep a secret close to the heart, and never to tell a soul. The singer feels torn between seeing the truth in every line and feeling that their faith is on the line, perhaps in relation to a significant other. Similarly, they look into their eyes and see an awful lot of lies, emblematic of a relationship that is causing the singer to be "fraying at the seams," or falling apart. Despite this, they would rather believe and keep hoping for something better.
The chorus is a poignant reflection of the pain and anxiety that comes with keeping a secret. The singer asks for a promise that the listener will keep their secret close to their heart and never tell anyone else. The secret tears right through the singer's heart and swallows them whole, leaving them feeling trapped and unable to share their struggle with anyone else. The song captures a sense of desperation and vulnerability that many people can relate to.
Overall, "Secret" is a moving song that explores the complexity of human relationships and emotions. It speaks to the difficulty of keeping secrets and the toll that it can take on us emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
The singer is unsure about the reason behind their feeling.
I see the truth in every line
The singer is able to see through the dishonesty and illusion in others' words.
Call me naive
The singer acknowledges that others may see them as gullible or inexperienced.
But I would rather believe
Despite potentially being wrong, the singer prefers to have faith and trust in others.
And when I look into your eyes
The singer is observing the other person closely.
I've seen an awful lot of lies
The singer has noticed multiple instances of deceit from the other person.
You hide behind
The other person is using something to conceal their true self or intentions.
You know I know what it means
The singer understands the other person's behavior and intentions.
To be fraying at the seams
To be close to falling apart and revealing one's true self or situation.
Out of my mind
The singer is overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions.
If I tell you a secret
The singer is considering confiding in the other person.
Will you promise to keep it
The singer is asking the other person to keep their secret safe and not share it with anyone.
Keep it close to your heart
The singer wants the secret to be kept with great care and importance.
And never tell a soul?
The singer is emphasizing the importance of keeping the secret completely private.
Because I have a secret
The singer is revealing that they have something private they need to share.
And it's hell trying to keep it
Keeping the secret is causing significant emotional pain for the singer.
It tears right through my heart
The secret is causing immense emotional turmoil for the singer.
And it swallows me whole
The secret is all-consuming for the singer and taking over their thoughts and feelings.
How things appear
The singer is commenting on the deceptive nature of appearances.
Seem to be ever unclear
The singer perceives things to be constantly ambiguous and not what they seem.
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@laylatreehouse
If God came down to earth to give us a musical masterpiece, this would be it.
@Aunia1
oceanlab always takes me to another world..! ♥ those who dislike this r not human :S
@sqeeky100
This Song cant be described by any human. Without assistance from a higher power. THis song has so much Power Feeling epicness i dont think i can even begin start describing such a song as this. My brain cant handle the song. It gets over whelmed and starts to hallucinate. I imagine standing on top o the world with this song. It is uncomparable. This is the are farther in heaven Prayer for trance.
@Guardian016
This is like endless waves of serenity are embrasing and celebrating me.
@DiffuseMoose
2:54 - 5:20 is simply breath-taking. I love the build up! The "Never tell a soul" echo in the background at 3:35, 4:02, and at 4:30 is an awesome touch. I really wish I had the words to express the amount of awe this song brings me. I still get goose bumps when I crank this song up with my headphones on. The deep, rich bass-y synth of this song sends chills down my spine. The only tragedy of this youtube video? You can't watch it on your iPhone. :(
@MySeductress
Good news my friend. Now you can :)
@DiffuseMoose
@@MySeductress lol! Guess my comment didn't age too well, did it? :P
@MySeductress
@@DiffuseMoose 😅we’ve come so far as a human race.
@slchi6144
Underrated Gem. Oceanlab as a whole is underrated.
@foptoplol
this is pure bliss, I can't stop listening