Before this, they were a hip-hop group with the single album Rock City and the EPy El Producto. After a 16 year hiatus, they released their sophomore album Wildflower (2016), which was followed by We Will Always Love You (2020).
2. A defunct American surf rock group
NOTE: The former band actually got their name from the latter, as The Avalanches' " Ski Surfin''" album was known to be their favorite album.
The Avalanches was an instrumental surf rock studio group, active in the 1960s, which included Billy Strange, Tommy Tedesco, David Gates (later of Bread) and Hal Blaine. In 1963 they recorded an LP Ski Surfin', which was re-released in 2007.
Livin' Underwater
The Avalanches Lyrics
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Living underwater is something wild
Living underwater is
Water is
Living underwater is something
Everything is real, you know?
Everything
Everything is real
Keep your eyes wide open
The lyrics to The Avalanches's song "Livin' Underwater" convey a sense of escape and freedom by immersing oneself in a world beneath the surface. The repetition of the phrase "Living underwater is" emphasizes the transformative nature of this experience. It suggests that living underwater is not just a physical act, but a state of mind that allows individuals to break free from the constraints of reality and explore something extraordinary.
The lyrics also allude to the idea that in this underwater realm, everything becomes real. This can be interpreted as an invitation to open one's mind and perceive the world with a heightened sense of awareness. By keeping one's "eyes wide open," the song encourages listeners to embrace the beauty and complexity of their surroundings, beyond the surface level.
Overall, "Livin' Underwater" invites us to consider the possibilities of transcending our everyday existence. It urges us to explore new perspectives and discover a deeper connection to the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Living underwater is
Living in a state of submersion, metaphorically representing a sense of being disconnected from reality or living outside societal norms.
Living underwater is something wild
Existing in this unconventional state brings about a thrilling and untamed experience, with unknown adventures and a departure from the ordinary.
Living underwater is
Continuing to exist in this submerged state, experiencing the peculiarities and challenges it presents.
Water is
Water, which serves as the medium for this submerged existence, symbolizing the gateway to an alternative reality or way of living.
Living underwater is something
This unconventional lifestyle holds an element of uniqueness, intriguing and captivating those who dare to explore it.
Everything is real, you know?
Contrary to conventional beliefs, every aspect of this submerged existence possesses its own authenticity and genuineness, demanding acknowledgment and acceptance.
Everything
All elements and aspects of this alternative reality, devoid of pretense or artifice.
Everything is real
All experiences, emotions, and encounters within this submerged existence hold a legitimate and tangible quality, defying the notion of being mere illusions or fantasies.
Keep your eyes wide open
Remain vigilant and observant, not allowing oneself to fall into a state of complacency or unawareness while navigating through this unconventional way of living.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROBERT JORDAN CHATER, TONY DIBLASI, JAY FERGUSON, DARREN RICHARD SELTMANN
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Retro
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