Across The Ocean
Robot and the Beanstalk Lyrics


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All I've got is this pen and these words locked inside my head
And if I could open the gates and let them
Flood on this paper
These ideas and letters
Then maybe, maybe
The world will know exactly how I feel

And I'll swim, I'll swim
Across this wreckage to write you a message
In the midst of these metaphors and similes that surround me
And I know I'll find the shoreline soon
But in the meantime I'll try to write this song for you

So listen up
I've got so much to say
Will anybody listen, listen?
Words and phrases
Poorly strung together but I'll sing them forever
Though they seem so jaded
I'll still pray it gets to you

And like a sailor
I'll try to find you
And like your hero
Ill try to save you
I'll search for you
I'll swim to the bottom of this ocean
Yause you're my inspiration
You've set this pen to motion
And now it's flowing
Back and forth to write your name

I'll swim across this ocean
Just to see you smile
I'll swim across this sea
Just to stay for a while
I'll swim across this danger
Just to kiss your lips
I'll swim across
Just to see you

I'll swim across to see you
(Hold on hold on I'm coming I'm coming)




I'll swim across to see you
(Hold on hold I'll see you soon)

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Across The Ocean" by Robot and the Beanstalk begins with the singer expressing frustration that they are unable to express their emotions and feelings. They feel that they are trapped inside their head with their words and ideas, locked away and unable to be released. They yearn to open the gates and let all of their feelings out onto paper. They hope that by doing this, they will be able to convey precisely what they are feeling to the world.


The second verse speaks of the singer's dedication to their craft, as they are willing to swim across the wreckage of the ocean just to write a message to their loved one. They are surrounded by metaphors and similes and, although they will eventually find the shoreline, they will use the time it takes to create a song for their loved one. The third verse describes the singer's hope that someone will listen to their words and phrases, although they are strung together poorly, and that they will continue to sing their song forever if it gets to their loved one.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'll swim across" four times, each time adding a new reason why the singer would be willing to make the dangerous journey across the ocean. They would do it just to see their loved one smile, to stay for a while, to kiss their lips, and, finally, just to see them. The song ends with two repetitions of "I'll swim across to see you" and a message to hold on because they are coming soon.


Line by Line Meaning

All I've got is this pen and these words locked inside my head
I have nothing but a pen and my innermost thoughts and feelings, which are stuck inside my head


And if I could open the gates and let them
If only I could release these thoughts and feelings


Flood on this paper
And express them on this paper


These ideas and letters
Using my ideas and words


Then maybe, maybe
Perhaps, just maybe


The world will know exactly how I feel
Everyone will understand how I truly feel


And I'll swim, I'll swim
I'll go to great lengths


Across this wreckage to write you a message
In order to write you a message, I'll cross through all sorts of obstacles and difficulties


In the midst of these metaphors and similes that surround me
While trying to get my message across using figurative language


And I know I'll find the shoreline soon
Eventually, I will find a way out of this predicament


But in the meantime I'll try to write this song for you
While I continue to work towards this goal, I'll also try to write this song dedicated to you


So listen up
Listen closely


I've got so much to say
I have a lot to express


Will anybody listen, listen?
But will anyone take the time to really hear me out?


Words and phrases
Using these words and phrases


Poorly strung together but I'll sing them forever
Even if they are not perfectly articulated, I'll still continue to sing these words


Though they seem so jaded
Although these words may seem uninspired


I'll still pray it gets to you
I hope that somehow, my message reaches you


And like a sailor
Similar to a sailor


I'll try to find you
I'll do whatever it takes to find you


And like your hero
Like someone you admire or look up to


I'll try to save you
I'll try to rescue you from whatever challenge you're facing


I'll search for you
I'll look for you


I'll swim to the bottom of this ocean
I'll go to the furthest depths to reach you


Yause you're my inspiration
Because you inspire me


You've set this pen to motion
You have motivated me to write and express myself


And now it's flowing
And now my words are pouring out of me


Back and forth to write your name
In order to write something for you, I'll go back and forth until it's perfect


I'll swim across this ocean
I'll cross a great distance


Just to see you smile
To see you happy


I'll swim across this sea
I'll cross through rough waters


Just to stay for a while
Just to spend some time with you


I'll swim across this danger
I'll brave through any danger


Just to kiss your lips
Just to experience your love


I'll swim across
I'll go to great lengths


Just to see you
Just to be in your presence


(Hold on hold on I'm coming I'm coming)
(Wait for me, I'll be there soon)


(Hold on hold I'll see you soon)
(Just hold on, I'll be with you soon)




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Comments from YouTube:

@JoshLucaJames

I turn 23 in 2 weeks, and I still listen to this song

@aznlilshortie

+Joshua Lomas-Mears I'm hitting 22 in 2 weeks and I still do as well

@VirgoDPS

I miss this band.

@aznlilshortie

I think this song would be in the powerpop genre. I'm not 100% sure though

@xORIGINALTEE

Memories<333

@aznlilshortie

lol i doubt its the best video ever. Yeah I love the song too :]

@epicRAWRness

this song is soo cute :}

@MayAlways

hey can u send me the mp3 of this song and the crush song by them too?? plzz??! ^^

@aznlilshortie

I'll just message you the download link :]

@GCmyworld

if it wouldnt be too much of a problem, could i get this too?

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