The Ocean
Tegan Sara Lyrics
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When your bed is empty, do you really sleep alone?
If I imagine you, body next to another
All around me new love and it makes me sad
All around me feeling sure that you'll be bad
If I imagine you, body next to another
Stop crying over me
Stop worrying over nothing
Stop worrying over me
So it's been so long since you said,
"Well, I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
On the drive back here, I was worried over nothing
On the drive back there, tears spilling over something
When I imagine you, body next to another
In the door, and you're there, and you're sorry for the fright
In the door, did I hear saying you don't wanna fight?
When I imagine you, body next to another
Stop crying to the ocean
Stop crying over me
Stop worrying over nothing
Stop worrying over me
So it's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
It's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
In a flash, back to you just brought attention to the mess
In a flash, you're on top, begging me to understand
If I imagine you, body next to another
You drop in for a minute
I'm sorry that I didn't drop in sooner just to see you
And see what you've been doing
If I imagine you, body next to another
So it's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
It's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
It's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
It's been so long since you said,
"Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
The song "The Ocean" by Tegan and Sara is a heartfelt tribute to the confusion and pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are full of questions and doubts, as the singer wonders whether her lover is thinking of her just as much as she is thinking of them. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer asking "When you wake, what is it that you think of most? When your bed is empty, do you really sleep alone?" She then imagines her lover with someone else, and the pain of this mental image makes her despair at the thought that she might have to face life without them.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the singer's lover to stop crying and worrying about her, and to let go of the past. The repetition of the line "Stop crying to the ocean" is particularly poignant, as it evokes the image of someone standing at the edge of the sea, crying into the waves as if their tears will never stop. The second half of the chorus is a direct address to the singer's lover, telling them to stop worrying about something that is out of their control.
The rest of the song is a series of snapshots of the singer's relationship with her lover, from happy memories of being together in the car to painful moments of jealousy and suspicion. The final lines of the song are a reminder of the love that still exists between the two of them, as the singer repeats "It's been so long since you said, 'Well I know what I want, what I want is right here with you'."
Line by Line Meaning
When you wake, what is it that you think of most?
What is the first thing that occupies your mind when you wake up?
When your bed is empty, do you really sleep alone?
Do you feel lonely when you are in bed by yourself?
If I imagine you, body next to another
If I picture you being intimate with someone else
All around me new love and it makes me sad
Seeing others in love makes me feel depressed
All around me feeling sure that you'll be bad
I have a strong feeling that you will not be faithful
Stop crying to the ocean
Stop wasting tears on something that cannot console you
Stop crying over me
Stop being upset about me
Stop worrying over nothing
Stop being anxious about trivial things
Stop worrying over me
Stop being stressed about me
So it's been so long since you said,
It has been a considerable amount of time since you last uttered:
"Well, I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
"I am certain that what I desire is being with you"
On the drive back here, I was worried over nothing
While returning I had some unnecessary anxiety
On the drive back there, tears spilling over something
During the trip back, tears were running down my face due to something
In the door, and you're there, and you're sorry for the fright
At the entrance, and you are present, and you apologize for being a scare
In the door, did I hear saying you don't wanna fight?
At the entrance, did I hear you say that you do not want to argue?
Stop crying to the ocean
Stop wasting tears on something that cannot console you
Stop crying over me
Stop being upset about me
Stop worrying over nothing
Stop being anxious about trivial matters
Stop worrying over me
Stop being stressed about me
In a flash, back to you just brought attention to the mess
Suddenly, I am back focused on a problem, after thinking about you
In a flash, you're on top, begging me to understand
Suddenly, you are dominating the conversation, pleading for me to comprehend
You drop in for a minute
You paid a brief visit
I'm sorry that I didn't drop in sooner just to see you
I apologize for not coming to your place earlier to visit you
And see what you've been doing
And to keep up with what you have been up to
It's been so long since you said,
It has been a considerable amount of time since you last uttered:
"Well, I know what I want, what I want is right here with you"
"I am certain that what I desire is being with you"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sKiller611
My girlfriend showed me this song six years ago, she’s now my wife ❤️❤️❤️
Bane Crew
❤
Lauren C
Heard Sainthood didn't do so well. That makes me mad.
How can this album NOT do so well?! If anything, it ranks 2 on my favorite albums by them!
KittyRoseFaerie
It did poorly in California as well
Levi Walker
Is your number 1 the con? I must know
Bernard Soul
I think this album was their peek, actually
Pcklz
Their acoustic of this hits home for me every time
Rainbow
Can't get this song out my head 🎶💗
Steven Groom
Love this song.
Shealeen Haley
Can't believe I forgot about this one! Love it. :)