Oceans and Vessels started out by filling a need in their church’s youth gr… Read Full Bio ↴Oceans and Vessels started out by filling a need in their church’s youth group in upstate New York. With no formal name and no songs of their own, they were simply leading worship on a weekly basis in their church’s youth service. In 2008 they went from being a youth worship team to a full-fledged, ministry-oriented, indie worship band. With influences by such bands as The Glorious Unseen, Leeland, Mae, and Anberlin they started to write their own songs and incorporate them into their church’s worship services. Since then, OaV has had the privilege of leading worship for surrounding area churches, as well as various youth conferences, camps and iMatter Festival.

In 2009, they recorded 9 original songs and arranged a hymn for their album, “The Brook Called Cherith”. For their most recent album, “The Wrecked EP”, they went to Red Booth Studios in Rochester, NY to work with Brian Moore, who has worked with artists such as The Glorious Unseen and Hopelight. They are constantly writing as well as creating new arrangements of their favorite contemporary worship songs and hymns.

A passion for their Creator is evident in their music and lyrics. “We want to see lives completely transformed, ” says OaV guitarist Mitch Bedzyk. “ An encounter with God during a church service should be lived outside the church everyday. If goosebumps are your definition of Revival, then you’re missing the point.” Oceans and Vessels play with intensity and a true desire to see all generations impacted by God through worship.

Face to Face
Oceans and Vessels Lyrics

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Yeah, let's go
I am a peace-loving fish in the ocean
Bitch I been roasted, I'm Nemo Ocean
Smoking on seaweed and kelp now I'm toasted
I do not know where we're going
But I following this shit like the EAC
'cause we flowing
Yeah, yeah

I do not know where we're going
I'm Nemo Ocean
I do not know where we're going
But I been flowing
Imma just keep on going
I do not know but that
bitch wet and I got her soaking
I got that bit
You never know what you'll find
When you look inside
Please do not be afraid
Don't run and hide
Don't be afraid we all have our demons to face
Don't be afraid we all have our demons to face
Don't be afraid we all have our demons to face
We all have our demons to face
Believe me
There's something on the other side
We can get to it
We don't have to run or hide
We can just be alive
We can be alive
We can live in the moment
We can forget everything that we know
We can move on
We can move on
You can move on
You can move on
Don't be afraid we all have our demons to face
Don't be afraid we all have our demons to face
We all have our demons to face
I could teach you how to channel
The energy inside your brain
You gotta wait
First you had better be honest
And find the source of the pain
The demons they wait
Most of the people I know
They cannot break out of the game
Why do we do this
Why do we live our life this way
I am a man
I don't understand the plan
But I am in this life again and again
My karma reincarnating me
For every action I take
This was my fate
But first you had better be honest
And find the source of the pain
Looking inside of yourself
And find them face to face
Take me to another place
Take me to another dimension
Take me to another world

Show me something that I've never seen
Show me something that I've never seen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oceans and Vessels' song "Face to Face" explore the concept of inner demons and the need to confront them. The song begins with a playful reference to the animated character Nemo, who is described as a peace-loving fish in the ocean. The lyrics then take a more serious tone as the artist acknowledges that they do not know where they are going but are following the flow of life. The powerful refrain repeats the message that we all have our demons to face and urges the listener not to be afraid.

The second verse of the song offers advice on how to confront these demons head-on. The artist suggests that we must first be honest with ourselves and find the source of our pain. Only by looking deep within can we hope to channel the energy inside our brains and break free from the destructive patterns that keep us trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering. The song concludes with a plea for something new, something that we have never seen before, signaling a desire for growth and transformation.

Overall, "Face to Face" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to confront their innermost fears and find a new path forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, let's go
An enthusiastic call to action

I am a peace-loving fish in the ocean
I am serene and content in my environment

Bitch I been roasted, I'm Nemo Ocean
I have been the target of ridicule, like the character Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo

Smoking on seaweed and kelp now I'm toasted
I am consuming substances to alter my state of mind

I do not know where we're going, But I following this shit like the EAC, 'cause we flowing
I am uncertain of our destination, but I am committed to following the course we are on

I'm Nemo Ocean
I am continuing to associate myself with the character Nemo

Imma just keep on going
I will persist despite any obstacles

I do not know but that bitch wet and I got her soaking, I got that bit
I am engaging in sexual activity with a woman

You never know what you'll find, When you look inside
One may discover unexpected things when introspecting

Please do not be afraid, Don't run and hide
Do not be scared of your inner thoughts and emotions

We all have our demons to face, Believe me
Everyone has personal struggles that they must confront

There's something on the other side, We can get to it
There is a positive outcome to be attained

We don't have to run or hide, We can just be alive
We do not need to avoid our problems, but rather live in the present moment

We can live in the moment, We can forget everything that we know
We can let go of our preconceptions and simply exist in the present

We can move on, You can move on
We can all make progress and leave past issues behind

I could teach you how to channel, The energy inside your brain
I could instruct you on how to harness your inner resources to address your problems

You gotta wait, First you had better be honest, And find the source of the pain
You must begin by analyzing and addressing the root cause of your issues

The demons they wait, Most of the people I know, They cannot break out of the game
It is difficult for many individuals to overcome their personal struggles

Why do we do this, Why do we live our life this way
Why do we continue to engage in harmful behaviors and thought patterns?

I am a man, I don't understand the plan
I am human and do not comprehend the purpose of existence

But I am in this life again and again, My karma reincarnating me, For every action I take, This was my fate
I am destined to repeat this cycle of life due to my past actions, good or bad

Looking inside of yourself, And find them face to face
Confront your personal issues directly

Take me to another place, Take me to another dimension, Take me to another world, Show me something that I've never seen
I desire to experience something new and transformative

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Written by: Nemo Ocean

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