Although some of the band’s songs come off as a bit morose in their lyrics, such as in “The Last Song” where Nick Esposito sings “You sleep with your heart broken / Both eyes shut and no words spoken.” These lyrics normally come off as the beginning of a bad Good Charlotte song, but due to the electronic glitches and the dancey rhythms, it’s hard to feel sad when the music feels so good.
This is where the band’s greatest strength comes into play: every single song on the album feels good; you can’t help but smile, or feel like singing along to the catchy sounds the record presents. This band has created the best summer-listening album possible, where every song makes you feel upbeat, and doesn’t let you feel like coming down. Something also impressive about the album is the quality of production: even though it was a self-produced album, Making a Scene sounds as if it was done in a large professional studio paid for by a major label.
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Oceans
The Title Lyrics
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I've gotta sound so sincere
I'll surely strike a chord
And you'll make your way here
And make your heart skip beats
And if I can't do that
At least you'll tap your feet
If I were to ask would you be willing
To lay right here and watch the ceiling
And stay up late with me
And then we'd kiss till three
And if I should ask would you be happy
To learn these words and sing them at me
Take my hand and hold
And show me what you know
I gotta be rational
And take my time with this
I'm making god damn sure
There's not a thing I'll miss
I work with a balanced heart
And never with steady hands
When you're around I can't speak
But I know my songs can
If I were to ask would you be willing
To lay right here and watch the ceiling
And stay up late with me
And then we'd kiss till three
And if I should ask would you be happy
To learn these words and sing them at me
Take my hand and hold
And show me what you know
Sleep is for the weak
And baby I can stay the weekend
As long as you're with me
I think maybe we can sleep in
If I were to ask would you be willing
To lay right here and watch the ceiling
And stay up late with me
And then we'd kiss till three
And if I should ask would you be happy
To learn these words and sing them at me
Take my hand and hold
And show me what you know x2
Oceans deep
I've gotta sound so sincere
I'll surely strike a chord
And you'll make your way here
I wanna write words that move
And make your heart skip beats
And if I can't do that
At least you'll tap your feet
In the song "Oceans," the singer expresses their desire to write sincere and moving lyrics that will captivate the listener. They talk about their need to be rational and take their time with the process, making sure not to miss anything. However, they also acknowledge the power of love and the possibility of falling victim to its effects. The singer asks the listener if they would be willing to spend time with them, watch the ceiling, stay up late and kiss until three in the morning. They also express their desire for the listener to hold their hand and show them what they know.
The lyrics in “Oceans” suggest that the singer is an artist who takes their craft seriously. The phrase "I’ve gotta sound so sincere, I'll surely strike a chord" represents their dedication to making music that resonates with people. They acknowledge that they might not always be successful in moving the listener's heart but hope to at least get them to tap their feet. The line "I work with a balanced heart and never with steady hands" is an interesting contrast. It suggests that although the singer is focused on their work, they still approach it with passion and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to write oceans deep
I aspire to write songs with deep meaning and resonance.
I've gotta sound so sincere
I need to authentically convey my emotions in my music.
I'll surely strike a chord
My music will connect with listeners on a deep emotional level.
And you'll make your way here
Listeners will be drawn to my music and seek me out.
I wanna write words that move
My lyrics should evoke powerful emotions in listeners.
And make your heart skip beats
My goal is to deeply move and affect my audience emotionally.
And if I can't do that
Even if my lyrics don't move you deeply, they will still be enjoyable to listen to.
At least you'll tap your feet
My music will be catchy enough that listeners will enjoy dancing or moving to it.
If I were to ask would you be willing
If I asked you a question, would you be open to answering honestly?
To lay right here and watch the ceiling
Would you be willing to simply lie here with me and relax?
And stay up late with me
Could we spend time together late into the night?
And then we'd kiss till three
Would we engage in intimate moments and stay up until the early hours of the morning?
And if I should ask would you be happy
If I asked you a question, would you be content with your answer?
To learn these words and sing them at me
Would you be willing to sing my lyrics to me and really feel the emotions behind them?
Take my hand and hold
Reach out to me and let us connect emotionally.
And show me what you know x2
Teach me what you've learned in life and let's learn from each other as we connect.
I gotta be rational
I need to approach songwriting with a clear and measured mindset.
And take my time with this
I will be patient and attentive in my songwriting process to ensure it is thoughtful and well-crafted.
I'm making god damn sure
I am putting a great deal of effort and care into my songwriting process.
There's not a thing I'll miss
I am being extremely thorough and thoughtful in my songwriting process so as not to miss any details or opportunities.
I work with a balanced heart
I approach my music with a measured emotional state, neither too detached nor too emotional.
And never with steady hands
My music is often emotionally charged, and I am always seeking to express that passion through my work.
When you're around I can't speak
When I am around you, your presence has a profound effect on me that makes it hard to express myself verbally.
But I know my songs can
Even if I can't always express myself verbally, I know that my music is an effective means of communication and expression.
Sleep is for the weak
I am prepared to work hard and sacrifice sleep to achieve my goals as a musician.
And baby I can stay the weekend
I am willing to devote significant time and effort to connecting with you and investing in our relationship.
As long as you're with me
As long as we have each other, I am willing to put in the time and effort to make things work.
I think maybe we can sleep in
After a long weekend of hard work and emotional investment, we can relax and rest together.
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.