Oceans Ate Alaska signed to Density Records in 2012, two years after their formation in 2010. They released two EPs with the label. In 2014, the band signed to Fearless Records. The band was featured on Fearless Records' compilation album 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6', covering "Drunk in Love" by Beyoncé.
The band released their debut album 'Lost Isles' on February 24, 2015 and the next year played the entire 2016 Vans Warped Tour.
On December 16, 2016, the band announced on their Facebook that they were going into the studio to record their second album. They also announced that they had parted ways with vocalist James Harrison. On February 1, 2017 the band officially announced their new lead vocalist, Jake Noakes.
On May 25, 2017, the band released "Covert", the first single with Noakes performing vocals. On June 8, 2017 they released a new single titled "Escapist". On July 28, 2017, the band released their album Hikari' as well as a music video for the song "Hansha".
Blue Lungs
Oceans Ate Alaska Lyrics
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So now we're setting sail across the deep blue and it was kinda nice knowing you.
Vast oceans filled with tears, from the souls of a sunken ship.
These glaciers and ice bergs, are only to deter us from our rightful path.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our friends.
So follow me into the deep, and don't hold your breath.
These blue lungs, they weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
Don't hold your breath!
I sailed the seven seas.
Assured I'd reach the shore in less than seven weeks.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our friends.
So follow me into the deep and don't hold your breath.
Blue lungs weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
On this bed of broken anchors is where we'll sleep.
That's where we'll sleep!!
Waiting for the one she loved, but never had, to wash a shore.
If only we could walk on water.
The first verse of Oceans Ate Alaska's song "Blue Lungs" reflects the consequences of humans consuming the planet's resources without regard for the environmental impact. The imagery of running rivers dry and taking the only prize from a forgotten land suggests a world where humans have pillaged the earth for their own gain. The singer's farewell to someone they know before setting sail across the deep blue ocean shows the contrast between those who recklessly destroyed the earth and those who are now seeking hope and redemption.
The second verse uses the metaphor of vast oceans filled with tears, possibly referencing the ocean's rising levels due to climate change caused by human activity. The glaciers and ice bergs are described as deterrents to the adventurers, implying that they must overcome nature's retribution because of the harm humans caused. The phrase "blue lungs" represents the weight of the struggles and burdens that the singer, and perhaps other humans, feel about the damages already done to the planet.
The chorus invites the listener to join the voyage into the unknown and to not fear the consequences that may arise. However, the challenge is present as the blue lungs weigh the singer down, making survival harder. The last two lines of the chorus suggest that, even with broken anchors, the singer and others on this journey will find some restful peace once they go past the point of no return.
Line by Line Meaning
We ran our rivers dry, took our only prize from this forgotten land.
We overused the resources available to us and stripped the land of its only valuable asset.
So now we're setting sail across the deep blue and it was kinda nice knowing you.
We're leaving this place for the unknown waters of the ocean, and we're saying goodbye.
Vast oceans filled with tears, from the souls of a sunken ship.
The ocean is a graveyard of sunken ships and the tears of those who were lost.
These glaciers and ice bergs, are only to deter us from our rightful path.
The obstacles we face in the form of glaciers and icebergs are only trying to prevent us from reaching our ultimate goal.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our friends.
The waves of the ocean are a constant presence that we're familiar with and that provide us with comfort.
So follow me into the deep, and don't hold your breath.
Come with me into the depths of the ocean, and don't worry about breathing because we'll find a way to survive.
These blue lungs, they weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
Our lungs are struggling to breathe in this new environment, but eventually, we'll find peace and adapt.
Don't hold your breath!
Don't worry about the dangers we might face because we're going to make it through them.
I sailed the seven seas.
I've been on many adventures and explored many parts of the ocean.
Assured I'd reach the shore in less than seven weeks.
I was confident that I'd reach my destination in a short amount of time.
Blue lungs weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
The challenges of this new environment are difficult, but eventually, we'll find a way to adapt and make it through.
On this bed of broken anchors is where we'll sleep.
We'll rest on a bed of used and broken anchors because that's all that's available to us in this environment.
Waiting for the one she loved, but never had, to wash a shore.
Someone is waiting for love to come to them, but it seems like it might never happen.
If only we could walk on water.
If only we had the power to defy the laws of nature and walk on water like a miracle.
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We ran our rivers dry, took our only prize from this forgotten land.
So now we're setting sail across the deep blue and it was kinda nice knowing you.
Vast oceans filled with tears, from the souls of a sunken ship.
These glaciers and ice bergs, are only to deter us from our rightful path.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our friends.
So follow me into the deep, and don't hold your breath.
These blue lungs, they weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
We'll find peace!
Don't hold your breath!
I sailed the seven seas.
Assured I'd reach the shore in less than seven weeks.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our
Ricky Saucedo
This song will always make me cry but I'll always love it. Underrated mates.
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We ran our rivers dry, took our only prize from this forgotten land.
So now we're setting sail across the deep blue and it was kinda nice knowing you.
Vast oceans filled with tears, from the souls of a sunken ship.
These glaciers and ice bergs, are only to deter us from our rightful path.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our friends.
So follow me into the deep, and don't hold your breath.
These blue lungs, they weigh me down, but we'll find peace.
We'll find peace!
Don't hold your breath!
I sailed the seven seas.
Assured I'd reach the shore in less than seven weeks.
The waves crash like clockwork, at the feet of our
taypwrviolence
I use to listen to this band in middle school. I'm a senior (18 years old now) and I appreciate this even more tbh. This song is so good. I don't even listen to this type of genre near as much as I did back then.
Isa • 10 years ago • updated •
Taylor C. hope the young adult life is treating you well
Kaobit
James Harrison dejo la banda ahora otro sera el vocalista.
Espero y recordemos a James como la verdadera voz que le dio a oceans ate alaska el mejor vocalista para mi de mi opinion es una lastima que se fuera lo echaremos de menos espero y que su voz nunca quede olvidada...
Juan Martinez
Pues vaya, mira como da vueltas el mundo amigo
Gabriel Lefèbvre
@Rodrigo Toledo Yo pensé que eran gringos o de Canadá, me cuesta diferenciar a la gente de esos países anglosajones. Inglaterra tiene buenos grupos, no soy mucho de este género, soy más de punk rock. Pero esta banda es áspera, como your name in vain.
Rodrigo Toledo
@Gabriel Lefèbvre son de Birminham Inglaterra los vatos bro, pinches ingleses han dado buenos grupos
Gabriel Lefèbvre
@Rodrigo Toledo De dónde es esta banda?
Rodrigo Toledo
verga... pensar que los conocí en sus inicios y deje de seguirlos con el pasar del tiempo, que triste...