Ocean
Simon Alexander Lyrics


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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

All that remain is a voice
But it caught me off, and stripped me down
So I will let it go undone
And not keep it in my sight

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

Overall Meaning

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




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Simon Alexander Gรถthberg

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@SimonAlexanders

Thank you ๐Ÿ’™

@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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

@waru.4027

added to my playlist.<3
so beautiful:)

@primroselily8165

so beautiful. thank you so much WOGN ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽถ

@julianeves6228

I LOVE IT โค๏ธ

@whenthebeatdrops8511

I feel like no string attached
Just flowingโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

@globemove

One of the best artists these days @simonalexander #joytothefullest

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So beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ญ
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