Oceans Apart
Secret Nation Lyrics
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Eye to eye,
So close its all just blurry lines.
You kiss my cheek, say good night
Turn your back, as you turn out the light.
Tell me why you try to hide it, if you got something to say
Whats going on inside your mind feels like your miles away.
But it's like we're oceans apart.
If I could, i'd build a boat,
Sail to your rescue and bring you back home.
If this storm should sink this ship.
I won't turn around i'd just swim.
Don't ya know I'm on your side wrong or right no questions asked.
I'll do what it takes, remind you every day till i get you back.
Yeah you're here in my arms,
It's like we're oceans apart.
I don't want to fight, but I'm gonna fight for us
I don't want to fight, but Ill always fight for love…I won't give up...
Tell me why you try to hide it, if you got something to say
What's going on inside your mind feels like your miles away.
Don't ya know I'm on your side wrong or right no questions asked.
I'll do what it takes, remind you every day till i get you back.
Yeah your here in my arms,
And your here in my heart.
It's like we're oceans apart.
The song "Oceans Apart" by Secret Nation is a beautiful ballad that speaks of the distance that can sometimes exist between two people even when they are physically close. The song starts with the lines "Face to face, Eye to eye, So close its all just blurry lines" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Despite being physically close, the singer feels disconnected from his partner emotionally as he says, "Whats going on inside your mind feels like your miles away."
The second verse is where the singer expresses his willingness to do whatever it takes to bring his partner back from that distance. He says, "If I could, I'd build a boat, sail to your rescue and bring you back home. If this storm should sink this ship, I won't turn around, I'd just swim." This shows how much he is willing to fight for their love and bring their relationship back on track.
Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note with the lines, "Don't ya know I'm on your side, wrong or right no questions asked. I'll do what it takes, remind you every day till I get you back. Yeah, you're here in my arms, and you're here in my heart. It's like we're oceans apart." These lines convey that despite the distance, the singer still firmly believes in their love and is determined to work things out.
Line by Line Meaning
Face to face,
Being in close proximity to each other
Eye to eye,
Making direct visual contact with each other
So close its all just blurry lines.
Being so close that it becomes difficult to differentiate the boundaries between each other
You kiss my cheek, say good night
Parting ways for the night with a gesture of affection
Turn your back, as you turn out the light.
Physically distancing oneself and ending the night
Tell me why you try to hide it, if you got something to say
Asking the question of why someone would hold back their thoughts and feelings
Whats going on inside your mind feels like your miles away.
Perceiving someone to be distant and disconnected mentally even when they are physically present
Yeah your here in my arms,
Being held close and physically connected
But it's like we're oceans apart.
Emotionally separated despite physical closeness
If I could, i'd build a boat,
Expressing the desire to go to great lengths to reconnect with someone
Sail to your rescue and bring you back home.
To take action to save and bring someone back to a place of connection
If this storm should sink this ship.
In the face of adversity or challenge, the commitment to not give up
I won't turn around i'd just swim.
Not giving up and choosing to continue through difficult times
Don't ya know I'm on your side wrong or right no questions asked.
Expressing unwavering support for someone without judgement
I'll do what it takes, remind you every day till i get you back.
The dedication to do whatever it takes to restore the relationship
And your here in my heart.
Despite physical or emotional distance, the feeling of love and connection endures
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.