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Oceans
Playjerise Lyrics
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Why's it so hard to keep faith?
And why's it so easy to stay...
In the same place?
Whoa
And I never met anyone who can make me feel like I'm in so deep
I feel like I'm drifting
In this ocean of mine
I feel like I lost out
In this ocean of mine
I feel like I'm drifting
In this ocean of mine
With Heaven on my mind, with Heaven on my mind
Ocean of mine
Ocean of mine
Why's it so hard to be wrong?
And why is it taking so long?
When we got no reason to stay, yeah
In the same place?
Whoa
And I never met anyone who can make me feel like I'm in so deep
In this ocean of mine
I feel like I'm drifting
In this ocean of mine
I feel like I lost out
In this ocean of mine
I feel like I'm drifting
In this ocean of mine
With Heaven my mind, with Heaven on my mind
La, la
Whoa, oh, whoa
In this ocean of mine
Ocean of mine
The lyrics of Playjerise's song Oceans explore a feeling of being lost and drifting in a vast, unknown territory. The song expresses an existential crisis through the metaphor of being lost at sea, adrift in an endless ocean. The first verse poses questions about the difficulties of being strong and keeping faith. The second verse reflects on the challenges of admitting wrongdoing and seeking change. Both verses conclude with the central image of being stuck in the same place, refusing to move forward or take action.
The chorus repeats the phrase "In this ocean of mine" as a refrain, emphasizing the sense of being lost and aimless. The repeated line "I feel like I'm drifting" intensifies this feeling, suggesting a lack of control or direction. However, there is also a glimmer of hope in the phrase "With Heaven on my mind," which suggests a belief in a higher power or a better future.
Overall, the lyrics of Oceans are a powerful representation of the human struggle for meaning and purpose. By framing this struggle as a journey through an oceanic wilderness, the song captures both the fear and the awe that can accompany such an experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Why's it so hard to be strong?
Questioning why it's difficult to maintain mental/emotional strength
Why's it so hard to keep faith?
Questioning why it's difficult to remain loyal/believing in something
And why's it so easy to stay... In the same place? Whoa
Pondering why it's simple to remain stagnant in life rather than make progress
And I never met anyone who can make me feel like I'm in so deep
Expressing that the current situation/feeling is something unfamiliar and intense
In this ocean of mine
Referring to the emotions/mental state as an 'ocean' that's difficult to maneuver
I feel like I'm drifting
Feeling lost without direction or guidance
I feel like I lost out
Feeling like opportunities have slipped away
With Heaven on my mind, with Heaven on my mind
Having thoughts about a higher power/afterlife while experiencing inner turmoil
Why's it so hard to be wrong?
Wondering why making mistakes is difficult to accept
And why is it taking so long?
Questioning why progress towards a goal is slow
When we got no reason to stay, yeah In the same place? Whoa
Questioning why people choose to remain in unfulfilling situations when there's no reason to do so
La, la
A vocal interlude with no clear meaning
Whoa, oh, whoa
An exclamation expressing strong emotion
Ocean of mine
Repeating the reference to the emotions/mental state as an 'ocean' that's difficult to maneuver
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.