A Drop In The Ocean
Ron Pope Lyrics
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A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
I don't wanna waste the weekend
If you don't love me pretend
And as my train rolls down the east coast
I wonder how you keep warm
It's too late to cry
Too broken to move on
And still I can't let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep
Don't take what you don't need from me
It's just a drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
Its like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
Misplaced trust and old friends
Never counting regrets
By the grace of God I do not rest at all
And New England as the leaves change
The last excuse that I'll claim
I was a boy who loved a women like a little girl
And still I cant let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep
Don't take what you don't need from me
It's just a drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no no
Heaven doesn't seem far away
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no no
Heaven doesn't seem far away, oh oh
A drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
You are my heaven
In Ron Pope's song A Drop in The Ocean, the lyrics express the emotional state of a person who feels that their love story will only be a passing phase in their life. The opening line, "A drop in the ocean, a change in the weather," suggests that the singer feels insignificant and small in the grand scheme of things. However, he feels that his love for the person he is singing to transcends everything else.
He expresses his desire to be with this person but is aware that the relationship may not come to fruition. He likens his wish for them to be together to "wishing for rain as I stand in the desert," acknowledging that it is unlikely. He is holding onto this person, cherishing moments with them because they are his "heaven." The chorus line, "It's just a drop in the ocean, a change in the weather. I was praying that you and me might end up together" represents the singer's appreciation of the moments he has with the person he loves, even though they may not last long.
The lyrics portray the singer's sadness as he is aware that the relationship is ending. He understands that he is not loved the way he loves. He is pleading with the person not to take away his love completely. He is afraid that he will continue to pine over this person and not move on. He keeps holding on to the hope that things might change for the better, even though he knows he needs to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
A drop in the ocean
The singer's contribution to a vast, ever-changing and uncontrollable world
A change in the weather
The transient nature of life's events that can cause anything to happen
I was praying that you and me might end up together
The hopeful desire for a meaningful and lasting relationship with another person
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
The impossible nature of hoping for something to happen in dire circumstances
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
Despite uncertainty and challenges, the artist values the person they are with more than anything else
I don't wanna waste the weekend
The singer is aware of the value of time
If you don't love me pretend
The singer does not want to be misled, and would rather have honesty
A few more hours then it's time to go
The temporary nature of a relationship and the need to make the most of time spent together
And as my train rolls down the east coast
The artist is physically moving away from the other person, highlighting the distance between them
I wonder how you keep warm
The artist is concerned for the well-being of the other person
It's too late to cry
The singer has accepted a situation and cannot change it now
Too broken to move on
The artist is emotionally struggling to come to terms with the situation they are in
And still I can't let you be
Despite difficulties, the singer is unwilling to completely let go of the other person
Most nights I hardly sleep
The singer is emotionally affected by the situation
Don't take what you don't need from me
The singer is asking the other person to be mindful of what they take, both physically and emotionally
Misplaced trust and old friends
Past experiences of betrayal have led the artist to be cautious of friendships and trust
Never counting regrets
The artist believes dwelling on past regrets is unproductive
By the grace of God I do not rest at all
The singer's reliance on faith and a higher power to sustain them in times of turmoil
And New England as the leaves change
A reference to a specific location and time of year, signifying the passage of time
The last excuse that I'll claim
The artist is no longer looking for excuses or reasons for a situation, but accepting it
I was a boy who loved a woman like a little girl
The artist is reflecting on their relationship and their feelings for the other person
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no no
Being with the other person makes the artist feel close to heaven, or a sense of contentment and peace
You are my heaven
The other person is the most important thing in the singer's life and brings them happiness and comfort
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: RON POPE, ZACH BERKMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ngozi3585
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@evonne1957
A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven.
I don't wanna waste the weekend,
If you don't love me, pretend
A few more hours, then it's time to go.
And as my train rolls down the East coast,
I wonder how you keep warm.
It's too late to cry, too broken to move on.
Still I can't let you be,
Most nights I hardly sleep.
Don't take what you don't need, from me.
Just a drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven.
Misplaced trust and old friends,
Never counting regrets,
By the grace of God, I do not rest at all.
and New England as the leaves change;
The last excuse that I'll claim,
I was a boy who loved a woman like a little girl.
Still I can't let you be,
Most nights I hardly sleep,
Don't take what you don't need, from me.
A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore no, no
Heaven doesn't seem far away.
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore no, no
Heaven doesn't seem far away.
aooo
aooo
A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven.
You are my heaven
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Zach Berkman / Ron Pope
A Drop in the Ocean lyrics © Razor & Tie Music Publishing
@unaplesa9588
A drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
I don't wanna waste the weekend
If you don't love me pretend
A few more hours then it's time to go
As my train rolls down the east coast I wonder how you keep warm
It's too late to cry
Too broken to move on
And still I can't let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep
Don't take what you don't need from me
It's just a drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
Misplaced trust in old friends
Never counting regrets
By the grace of God I do not rest at all
And New England as the leaves change
The last excuse that I'll claim
I was a boy who loved a woman like a little girl
And still I can't let you be
Most nights I hardly sleep
Don't take what you don't need from me
It's just a drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my...
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore
No, no
Heaven doesn't seem far away
Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore
No, no
Heaven doesn't seem far away
Oh, oh
It's just a drop in the ocean
A change in the weather
I was praying that you and me might end up together
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert
But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven
You are my heaven
@alliebanderi865
"Stefan if this is you, I love you.. Hold onto that"
@whatssssguddoe8429
My heart. 🤧
@b.s.sycamore4185
"Never let that go"
@dianahunter8382
😭😭
@perseashlily4071
chills all over my body... stelena forever!
@melissasanchez8509
He didn’t let go but she did 😭😭😭🥺🥺😞😣😖😔
@takahasi_a
Whenever I listen to this, I get devastating Stefan Salvatore feels.
@BibbsPlays
Literally same
@ryanpupilla4227
SAME but i love damon so much more and i cry evrytim i hear this song b/c i think of season 5 and 6 finally
@takahasi_a
Ryan Pupilla I used to like Damon during the first three seasons. Then his character was screwed up. I only continue to watch the show because of Paul, really.