Giants in the Ocean
Sky Eats Airplane Lyrics


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Giants in the ocean

boundless water in an eternity frame of mind
And all that's lost is our time
Peaks break through open sky that grasps for land below

mountains climb and topple on themselves.
Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep
All things drift quietly away

forget your cell phone man, it won't work here

my cameras zoom - it captures all that might embrace it
Unsteadied ice creates the wake in deeper places
Oh darling I can't bare the thought of separation
The years will pass and we'll forget just how this made us

there is substance in this silence
The proof of what surrounds us.
Photographs are a mirror image
Look deep and see yourself in them.





seasickness, ancient forests, and water creatures
Keep us from thinking about home

Overall Meaning

In Sky Eats Airplane's song Giants in the Ocean, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the vastness and majesty of the ocean. The first line, "boundless water in an eternity frame of mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the ocean as vast and endless. The second line, "And all that's lost is our time," suggests that the singer is in awe of the ocean and feels as though time is insignificant in its presence.


The next lines describe the peaks of mountains breaking through the sky, as if reaching for the land below. The imagery of mountains climbing and toppling on themselves creates a sense of instability and impermanence, a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. The line, "Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep," captures the contrast between the harshness of the ocean and the peaceful sounds it can create.


The song also touches on the idea of technology and its limitations, as seen in the line "forget your cell phone man, it won't work here." The lyrics suggest that nature, such as the ocean, cannot be tamed or controlled by technology. The final lines suggest that the experience of being in the presence of the ocean is a transformative one that will stay with the singer long after they have left.


Line by Line Meaning

Giants in the ocean
The enormity and vastness of the ocean


boundless water in an eternity frame of mind
The infinite quality of the ocean that transcends time


And all that's lost is our time
The realization that our time is insignificant in the grand scheme of things


Peaks break through open sky that grasps for land below
The awe-inspiring sight of mountains emerging from the horizon


mountains climb and topple on themselves.
The cyclical nature of geological formations and their eventual erosion


Steel breaks wave and sounds lull us to sleep
The tranquilizing effect of the sounds of waves crashing and the hum of the ship's engine


All things drift quietly away
The Zen-like realization that everything is impermanent and in a constant state of flux


forget your cell phone man, it won't work here
The futility of technology in the face of nature's awesome power


my cameras zoom - it captures all that might embrace it
The desire to document the beauty of nature through photography


Unsteadied ice creates the wake in deeper places
The unpredictable and dangerous nature of the ocean that lies beneath the surface


Oh darling I can't bare the thought of separation
The emotional connection one develops with nature and the fear of losing it


The years will pass and we'll forget just how this made us
The recognition that memories fade over time and the need to cherish and appreciate the present moment


there is substance in this silence
The profound quality of silence and its ability to bring one in touch with the world around them


The proof of what surrounds us.
The evidence of the beauty and majesty of the natural world


Photographs are a mirror image
The ability of photography to reflect the world as we see it


Look deep and see yourself in them.
The ability of photographs to reveal something about ourselves and our connection to the world


seasickness, ancient forests, and water creatures
The diversity and complexity of nature that is both awe-inspiring and humbling


Keep us from thinking about home
The power of nature to transport us away from our mundane lives and into a world of wonder and beauty




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