Oceans
Pearl Jam 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: Stone C. Gossard, Jeffrey Allen Ament, Eddie Jerome Vedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nowherejason
Hold on to the thread
The currents will shift
Guide me towards you
Know something's left
And we're all allowed to dream
Of the next time we touch..........
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...
I will be...
I will be...
There once more.........
@burningmask4300
Every song on Ten is worthy of being a single, you can't narrow it down. They're all masterpieces.
@Hodji91
There is only one way to hear Ten songs, Once you started it you ve got to go all the way down Deep to the Release
@adnap
@@Hodji91 Let’s see if I can put the songs in order from memory of fade-out to intro…
Once
Even Flow
Alive
Why Go
Black
Jeremy
Oceans
Ugh I think I lost it after Jeremy.
Porch ?
Deep
Garden
Release
@terapeutaKelly
Parece que estou livre
@Conchesumother
Ten is a perfect album
@treyburke3718
+Conchesumother its a ten out of ten then
@Conchesumother
+trey burke 5/7
@MrTehAlex
+Conchesumother I'm proud of you for that.
@TheBanaBanana
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@treyburke3718
TheBanaBanana lol