Oceans Of Sadness is a Belgian Avantgarde Metal band formed in 1995. Althou… Read Full Bio ↴Oceans Of Sadness is a Belgian Avantgarde Metal band formed in 1995. Although the music has evolved enormously over the years, the bandmembers have always followed their own instincts.
With influences from subgenres as thrash, death, black, gothic and progressive metal combined with lots of inspiration from a world outside metal and plain old rock 'n roll, they've managed to create their own universe in metal music. Many have tried to label their music but until now all have failed..
'Expect the unexpected' is the band's motto.

After recording some demo’s in the early years, OOS has released 4 albums which illustrate their musical evolution perfectly. 'For We Are’ (2000, Shiver Records), ‘Laughing Tears – Crying Smile’ (2002, Shiver Records), ‘Send In The Clowns’ (2004, Apache Productions) and ‘Mirror Palace’ (2007, Scarlet Records) are part of there heritage and as they grew with each album, so did the interest of the world… Today OOS has already played a lot of shows in various European countries and has shared stages with many fine artists.

Right now the band stands before the release of their 5th album ‘The Arrogance Of Ignorance’, an album that lifts them to a next level of musicianship once more.

Again produced by producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, …) at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro Sweden and with astonishing contributions by Annlouice Loegdlund (Diablo Swing Orchestra) and Johan Liiva (Arch Enemy, Hearse). ‘The Arrogance Of Ignorance’ should see the light the fall of 2008.

More news about where and when exactly soon…

Band Members

Present
Tijs Vanneste – Vocals
Wim Melis – Guitars
Tom Van Cauwenberghe – Guitars
Hans Claes – Keyboards
Jo Van Heghe – Bass
Guy Vernelen – Drums

Past
Bert Rommes – Bass (1996-2005)
Jan Van Deuren – Guitars (1995-2003)
Tor Kemps – Guitars (1995-2001)

Subconscious
Oceans of Sadness Lyrics

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It took so long to figure out what's wrong but now I know
Yeah the moment has arrived I can belong, yeah now I know
What it means to see the world in color, ideal
And I hope it's real, I wouldn't know how to deal with this

Whispering the things that I long for, every day again just to ensure
I will feel exactly the same whenever I will wake again
Try to stay on top of the core, Stan Getz is watching over my shoulder

Making sure I won't forget the girl from Ipanema kept

A safe distance, so persistent, far away subconscious

Whispering the things that I long for, every day again just to ensure
I will feel exactly the same whenever I will wake again
Try to stay on top of the core, Stan Getz is watching over my shoulder
Making sure I won't forget the girl from Ipanema kept

A safe distance, so persistent, far away subconscious

Whispering the things that she longed for, every day again just to ensure
She would feel exactly the same whenever she would wake again
Try to stay on top of the core, Stan Getz is watching over my shoulder
Making sure I won't forget the girl from Ipanema kept

A safe distance, so persistent, far away subconscious

And when you must cry make sure that you know why
There's no time to waste so be strong and face

That fears are not the same they were before - No -
Fears are not the same they were before - God No -
"Leave me here alone, don't want to hear it now"
Fears are not the same as they were before

And when you know why make sure you won't be shy
There's no time to waste so be strong and face

Try to see now you can!
Try to feel like human!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oceans of Sadness's song Subconscious narrate an introspective thought process of an individual who has finally found what was wrong inside them. They talk about how it took a long time for them to figure out the exact problem within them, but now they know and the moment has arrived where they feel like they belong. The lyrics indicate that the person can now see the world ideally in colors, and they hope it's real. However, they also acknowledge that they wouldn't know how to deal with it if it was not real.

The repetition of the phrase "Whispering the things that I long for" throughout the song highlights the longing nature of the person. They whisper to themselves every day to ensure that they wake up feeling the same way each morning. Stan Getz, the famous jazz saxophonist, is watching over their shoulder, reminding them not to forget the girl from Ipanema they had kept a safe distance from, indicating that they have put some distance between themselves and their desires.

The second half of the song talks about fears and being strong enough to face them. The repetition of the phrase "Fears are not the same they were before" emphasizes how a person's fears can change, and it is important to identify and address them. The song encourages the listener to try to see reality and feel empathy towards themselves and others.

Line by Line Meaning

It took so long to figure out what's wrong but now I know
After much contemplation, I have come to the realization of what was troubling me.

Yeah the moment has arrived I can belong, yeah now I know
Finally, I feel a sense of belonging and acceptance in this moment of truth.

What it means to see the world in color, ideal
Being able to perceive the world in all its vividness, with a perspective that is positive and optimistic.

And I hope it's real, I wouldn't know how to deal with this
In spite of the pervasive worry that this might all be fleeting, I still hope that it is genuine for fear of not being able to cope with it ending.

Whispering the things that I long for, every day again just to ensure
Repeating the things that are most important to me as a reminder to maintain my focus.

I will feel exactly the same whenever I will wake again
To ensure that my perspective and emotions stay consistent even after waking up from my dreams or daydreams.

Try to stay on top of the core, Stan Getz is watching over my shoulder
Maintain my center and focus while keeping a watchful eye in the manner of the musician and composer, Stan Getz.

Making sure I won't forget the girl from Ipanema kept
Keeping memories of something special, that one doesn't want to forget or lose sight of, etched in my mind.

A safe distance, so persistent, far away subconscious
Memories that were far off for a long time are now coming to the surface but feel like they are being kept at a safe distance within my subconscious.

And when you must cry make sure that you know why
When one must shed tears, one should be clear as to the reasons behind the emotion.

There's no time to waste so be strong and face
Time is precious, so it's important to confront whatever is causing the distress with strength and fortitude.

That fears are not the same they were before - No -
Fear comes in different shapes and sizes, and the dimensions of the fear that one experiences now aren't identical to the ones that they had in the past.

Fears are not the same they were before - God No -
The apprehensions that one has now are unfamiliar and discomforting compared to one's earlier experiences.

"Leave me here alone, don't want to hear it now"
"Please let me be by myself right now, I cannot bear to hear or express any more."

Fears are not the same as they were before
The fear that one experiences now is different in nature and intensity than the fear one faced before.

And when you know why make sure you won't be shy
Once one is sure about the reasons for one's emotions, they should not be afraid or hesitant to express them.

There's no time to waste so be strong and face
Time is of the essence, so it's imperative that one muster the strength to confront one's feelings head-on.

Try to see now you can!
Endeavor to perceive things with a clear and open mind.

Try to feel like human!
Allow yourself to feel emotions and try to embrace them as a human being.

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