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Ocean
Simon Alexander Lyrics
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Told you I won't sway this time
So many ways I have known
Soon I will know which was right
All that remain is a voice
But it caught me off, and stripped me down
So I will let it go undone
In the ocean, going down
I'm closer, to be found
But I know I'll be better off with you, with you, with you
And all I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
All I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
When everything sleeps
Ooooh
Aaaah
Won't let it play on my mind
Nothing between to unwind
Trying to stay in a poise
But it's too deep for me here
Why do I feel overrun
When I grind it up, and it let's me down
All will be better when I'm done
But it will not help tonight
In the ocean, going down
I'm closer, to be found
But I know I'll be better off with you, with you, with you
And all I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
All I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
When everything sleeps
Hey,
When you go, don't go aiming for the things you only want
Don't you know, in the waiting you'll be coming back for more
When you go, you'll be saying things you never said before
Don't you know, that you wanted something you could never hold
When you go, don't go aiming for the things you only want
Don't you know, in the waiting you'll be coming back for more
When you go, you'll be saying things you never said before
And you never could hold
In the ocean, going down
I'm closer, to be found
But I know I'll be better off with you, with you, with you
And all I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
All I wanna know is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
When everything sleeps
The song "Ocean" by Simon Alexander begins with the lyrics, "Hold steady, don't let me drown. Told you I won't sway this time, so many ways I have known, soon I will know which was right." The singer is asking for support to not feel overwhelmed and to remain steadfast as they navigate choices that will determine what is right for them. The following lyrics increasingly suggest that the singer is struggling to reconcile their decisions and emotions with the uncertainty of their future. As the song progresses, the singer mentions being stripped down, undone, and feeling overrun.
The refrain, "In the ocean, going down. I'm closer, to be found. But I know I'll be better off with you, with you, with you. And all I wanna know is where we'll be. All I wanna know is when everything sleeps," continues the imagery of the ocean from the beginning of the song. The singer's feelings are compared to drowning, yet there is a sense of comfort in knowing that they will be better off with someone else. The question of "where we'll be" creates ambiguity as the song leaves open the possibility of an answer.
The bridge of the song brings in a third person: "When you go, don't go aiming for the things you only want. Don't you know, in the waiting you'll be coming back for more. When you go, you'll be saying things you never said before. Don't you know, that you wanted something you could never hold." This person is advised not to pursue what they "only want," as it will not fulfill them in the long term. The connection between this bridge and the rest of the song is not entirely clear, but it could be interpreted as a warning for the singer to avoid making impulsive decisions and to think long-term.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold steady, don't let me drown
Stay strong, don't let me sink into despair
Told you I won't sway this time
I promised I won't be indecisive this time
So many ways I have known
I have experienced many paths
Soon I will know which was right
I will soon discover the correct path
All that remain is a voice
All that is left is a memory
But it caught me off, and stripped me down
It surprised me and left me vulnerable
So I will let it go undone
I will let it go unresolved
And not keep it in my sight
And not focus on it anymore
In the ocean, going down
Feeling overwhelmed and sinking
I'm closer, to be found
I am getting closer to finding myself
But I know I'll be better off with you, with you, with you
But I know I'll be happier with you by my side
And all I wanna know is
All I want to understand is
All I wanna know is where we'll be
Where we will end up
When everything sleeps
When the world is at rest
Won't let it play on my mind
Won't allow it to bother me
Nothing between to unwind
Nothing to relax or take my mind off things
Trying to stay in a poise
Trying to keep my composure
But it's too deep for me here
But this is too intense for me right now
Why do I feel overrun
Why do I feel overwhelmed
When I grind it up, and it let's me down
When I try to make progress but it doesn't work out
All will be better when I'm done
Things will improve when I finish
But it will not help tonight
But it won't provide relief tonight
Hey,
Hey,
When you go, don't go aiming for the things you only want
When you leave, don't just focus on your desires
Don't you know, in the waiting you'll be coming back for more
Don't you realize you'll come back wanting more
When you go, you'll be saying things you never said before
When you leave, you'll say things you never said before
And you never could hold
And you never could possess
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Written by: Simon Alexander Gรถthberg
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Thank you ๐
@MrSidibel
No.
Thank you for this music/water flow.
Thank you for forgetting everything which is wrong
@tinacoughlan8387
Just want to say thank you for the beautiful music you keep giving us loved it xx x
@tinacoughlan8387
Well thank you so much ๐
@waru.4027
added to my playlist.<3
so beautiful:)
@primroselily8165
so beautiful. thank you so much WOGN ๐๐ถ
@julianeves6228
I LOVE IT โค๏ธ
@whenthebeatdrops8511
I feel like no string attached
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@globemove
One of the best artists these days @simonalexander #joytothefullest
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So beautiful ๐ญ
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