Their self titled debut record, was produced by RED songwriter/guitarist Jasen Rauch and was mixed by Brian Virtue (Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, My chemical Romance, Cavo). The album is a refreshing blast of melodic hard/alternative rock, drawing deep from the band’s personal experiences. With the song, “See what I see,” lifting off from an infectious guitar riff into a blistering song with emotional lyrics in which lead vocalist/frontman Chris McCoy belts, “watch the world with bloodshot eyes/ maybe than Ill see what you see/a cold embrace that sucks you dry/ leaving you so sick and empty”. Just one listen is all it takes to realize that this band is the real deal. “Lyrically I came at this with my uncle in mind” States McCoy. “He passed away several years ago. The family watched him slowly kill himself through alcohol and It was a hard truth to deal with because he didn’t want to be helped.”
Oceans Divide was founded by lead vocalist/frontman Chris McCoy and guitarist Eric Varnell in Spokane, Wa. The duo solidified the line up with the addition of drummer Silas McQuain, and twin brothers Dan and John Goodman(Bass and Guitar respectiveley.)
“Although we’re a young band, we’ve all known each other for years” says McCoy. “The chemistry is great and we have the same goals musically. This band just feels right.”
Take the aggressive riffs of active rock, add it to the story telling of a modern day poet and the hooks and melody of what makes a song so infectious it stays stuck in your head for days and you begin to understand Oceans Divide.
See What I See
Oceans Divide Lyrics
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Maybe then I ll see what you see,
Cool embrace that sucks you dry
Living you as sick and empty.
Inner thoughts consume your life,
Twisting the odds that leave you blind
So much pain distorts your mind
. that I see you empty.
It s so much more than who you are,
I could see the blood fall through your heart,
Before you tear your life apart,
Maybe you will see what I see.
It s so much more to what it seems,
All the wounded hearts and broken dreams,
It s so much more than who you are
Before you can see what I see.
All this time has passed you bye,
Kinda sad to watch you die,
You re heading for
I can hear you in your cry,
As you scream your last goodbye,
What you .
Boy, you can see what I see.
Chorus:
It s so much more than who you are,
I could see the blood fall through your heart,
Before you tear your life apart,
Maybe you will see what I see.
It s so much more to what it seems,
All the wounded hearts and broken dreams,
It s so much more than who you are
Before you can see what I see.
Close your eyes and count to,
Close your eyes and count to,
Close your eyes and count to three!
The lyrics of Oceans Divide's song "See What I See" revolve around the idea of someone wanting another person to realize the true nature of their life. The first verse talks about how the world is viewed through "blood eyes," a metaphor for seeing things in a negative or painful manner. The singer suggests that if the other person could view the world in this manner, they would understand the struggle and misery that consumes their life. The second verse mentions the pain that distorts the other person's mind and leaves them feeling "empty."
The chorus indicates that there is hope for the other person, as they are "so much more" than their struggles and pain. The singer encourages them to realize their worth and potential, hoping the other person will take a step back before making any life-altering decisions. The idea of blood falling through the heart suggests that the other person is not alone in their struggles and that there is a great deal of pain in the world below the surface. The closing lines suggest that closing one's eyes and taking a moment to breathe can help them focus on the big picture in life and move beyond their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the world with blood eyes,
Look at the world with a pessimistic view, seeing only negativity and darkness.
Maybe then I ll see what you see,
Perhaps if I view the world through your eyes, I'll understand your perspective.
Cool embrace that sucks you dry
A seemingly comforting or apathetic environment that drains your energy and leaves you feeling empty.
Living you as sick and empty.
This place leaves you feeling drained and lost.
Inner thoughts consume your life,
Your own thoughts have a strong grip on your mind and daily life.
Twisting the odds that leave you blind
Your negative thoughts are skewing reality, making it hard to see the good or positive aspects of life.
So much pain distorts your mind
The amount of pain you're feeling has a strong, negative impact on your mental and emotional state.
. that I see you empty.
I see that you're feeling lost and devoid of emotions and energy.
It s so much more than who you are,
You are more than just your current sad state, there's a deeper understanding of you.
I could see the blood fall through your heart,
I can sense the pain and deep sadness you're feeling, it's visible through your heart.
Before you tear your life apart,
Don't give up on life or yourself yet, there's hope and a better future possible.
Maybe you will see what I see.
Perhaps you will understand my perspective one day and find a way out of your sadness.
All the wounded hearts and broken dreams,
There are many people out there struggling with broken hearts and shattered dreams.
Before you can see what I see.
You first need to overcome your own demons and pain before being able to see the world through my eyes.
All this time has passed you bye,
You've let too much time go by wasted and unhappy.
Kinda sad to watch you die,
It's heartbreaking and difficult to witness your decline and self-destruction.
You re heading for
You seem to be on a path towards a dark and negative outcome.
I can hear you in your cry,
I can sense the pain and suffering in your cries for help.
As you scream your last goodbye,
Your pain seems so deep that it feels like you're already saying goodbye to this world.
What you .
What you're going through is truly difficult and heartbreaking.
Boy, you can see what I see.
You have the ability to understand my perspective and see the world in a different, more positive light.
Close your eyes and count to,
Take a moment to pause and center yourself.
Close your eyes and count to three!
Use deep breaths and meditation to calm your mind and find peace.
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SuperBandwithStealer
HOW. IS. THIS. BAND. NOT. HUGE. O.o
@melchiott3724
2018 xd😍
@viniciusheitor9423
So fucking amazing
@amethystraine81
Check these guys out!!! They put on a hell of a show caught them in Baltimore ... they were better than the act they opened for.... tell a friend get them out there!!
@FearTheCatalyst
i was JUST thinking that
@kennyfreak1
DANNY BURNAGE!
@matthias9030
Geil
@100DevaPain
Nur wegen danny hier..