Oceans
Pearl Jam/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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The currents will shift
Glide me towards you
know something's left
And we're all allowed
To dream of the next
Oh,
oh the next, time we touch
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
You don't have to stray
The oceans away
Waves roll in my thoughts
Hold tight the ring
The sea will rise
Please stand by the shore
Oh, oh, oh, I will be
I will be there once more
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
The lyrics to Pearl Jam's song Oceans can be interpreted in various ways, but the central theme seems to be the importance of holding on to hope in the midst of uncertainty. The opening lines, "Hold on to the thread/The currents will shift/Glide me towards you/Know something's left" can be interpreted as an expression of hope that despite the challenges and difficulties one may encounter in life, there is always a chance for things to get better. The reference to "currents" and "gliding" suggests a sense of being carried along a path, rather than actively directing one's course. This may suggest an acceptance of the inevitability of change and a willingness to trust in the unknown.
The last lines of the song, "Please stand by the shore/Oh, oh, oh, I will be/I will be there once more" reinforce this idea of hope and the potential for reunion or reconciliation. The repetition of "uh huh" throughout the song helps to emphasize the sense of connection and assurance that comes with knowing that someone is still there, even when things are uncertain.
Overall, "Oceans" can be seen as a song about perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to hold on to the things that matter most in life, even when everything else seems to be shifting or uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on to the thread
Keep a firm grip on the connection between us
The currents will shift
Life will inevitably change and our bond may face obstacles
Glide me towards you
Guide me towards your presence and love
Know something's left
There is still something worth holding on to between us
And we're all allowed
We all have the right
To dream of the next
To imagine and hope for a better and brighter future
Oh, oh the next, time we touch
Anticipating the next time we're together and the feelings we'll share
You don't have to stray
You don't need to wander away from me
The oceans away
Even if there is an actual physical distance between us
Waves roll in my thoughts
Thoughts and emotions about you come to me like waves in the ocean
Hold tight the ring
Hold onto the symbol of our commitment and love
The sea will rise
There may be challenges to our relationship
Please stand by the shore
Stay strong and wait for my return
Oh, oh, oh, I will be
I promise to be
I will be there once more
I will come back to you, to our love and connection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard
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07foxmulder
Ament’s fretless bass gave Ten such a distinct sound. Amazing album.
CoverSolutions
I did my best to emulate some kind of a fretless sound. It's of course very difficult. Added some vibrato in my execution and also in the mix. Used some pedal emulators and plugins to add some light chorus and digital vibrato. Used also a lighter touch and a rounder pluck. This is of course a great song and the melodic effect of the instrument to construct it is noted. I would have loved to have a fretless to make it more similar to the original.
About harmony if think most of the complexity around it is incidental and based on the physical quality of the guitar. That of course does not make it less interesting to notice and analize. I would say this applies around D Mixolydian with some alterations, chromatism, but the resolution by whole tone into D is there. If you have some ideas please let me know so we can discuss. Remember to attend to streams on fridays for more info on everything. Thanks for watching
edu Guzmán
Wait and bleed slipknot please
Jay 88
Skylar Cook because he, like many of us either can't afford one, or won't buy one because there isn't enough bass lines for it to warrant buying one lol.
Jay 88
Zach Morrow they're known in England too (at least by me) :)
CaptainFoxButt
CoverSolutions why didn't you just use a fretless
Zachary Morrow
Trouble in421 They are one of my favorite bands. They are also from my hometown of Riverside, CA. So they will always have a special place in my heart. I also got to meet the whole band when they played a benefit concert at RCC.
Scouse Submariner 1878
Can't believe this has finally come up on youtube! I think it's a pretty awesome sound you've achieved without using a fretless, I've just started to play this as well so the timing has been immaculate! Thank you very much for the cover @coversolutions
Daniel Ribeiro
Muito bom! Ficou muito parecendo fretless!
RoyaleMac
A-MA-ZING!!! One of your best covers IMO. Thanks a lot!