The band are independent, self-produced and self-funded. Their music encompasses a wide variety of musical styles (metal, alternative rock, funk, jazz, latin, dub and reggae). They are also well known for their visually striking and comedic music videos.
Twelve Foot Ninja currently consists of Nik "Kin" Etik (vocals), Steve "Stevic" Mackay (guitar, production), Rohan Hayes (guitar, backing vocals) and Shane "Russ" Russell (drums).
Oxygen
Twelve Foot Ninja Lyrics
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Step into the beauty of the sun,
Remember why you came here,
To realize the truth,
Forever home.
And they will haunt you,
'Til the morning breaks,
And sealed your fate,
Ride the wave.
You best make your move,
And get while the getting is good,
When all have abandoned hope,
I still search for you,
Lost in the groove,
Your heart remains unmoved,
When I could abandon hope,
I still search for you,
I still look for you.
Listen to the water,
Merge into communion with the source.
Feel you drop,
I pick you up,
I could almost swear I felt us float,
To the top,
From rock bottom,
And there,
We melt like summer.
You are my oxygen.
The lyrics to Twelve Foot Ninja's song Oxygen convey a sense of awakening and finding your true purpose in life. The beginning lines of the song suggest the idea of immersing oneself in nature, represented here by water and the beauty of the sun, and reconnecting with the truth of one's existence. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace the present moment, to awaken from complacency and understand the deeper meaning of their existence; to find a forever home within oneself.
However, the lyrics also hint at the idea of consequences for one's actions. The lines "And they will haunt you, 'til the morning breaks / You breached their trust, And sealed your fate" suggest a feeling of guilt or regret regarding certain past actions. The idea of "riding the wave" could be seen as a metaphor for accepting the consequences of one's actions and moving forward, despite the difficulties.
The lyrics continue with a sense of searching, of trying to find someone or something important. The lines "When all have abandoned hope, I still search for you / Lost in the groove, Your heart remains unmoved" could represent someone who has lost their way, but the singer remains committed to finding them. The chorus repeats the line "You are my oxygen," suggesting that this person or thing is essential to the singer's well-being, like air.
Overall, these lyrics have a sense of searching, awakening, and finding one's purpose, all while embracing the present moment and accepting the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Wade into the water,
Enter the water and immerse yourself in its serenity.
Step into the beauty of the sun,
Bask in the magnificence of the sun's radiance.
Remember why you came here,
Recall the purpose behind your arrival at this place.
To realize the truth,
Discover the veracity of the matter.
Forever home.
A place where you belong, forever.
And they will haunt you,
The repercussions of your actions will ensue.
'Til the morning breaks,
Until the dawn of a new day arrives.
You breached their trust,
You broke the faith they had vested in you.
And sealed your fate,
Consequences of your actions have been set in motion.
Ride the wave.
Flow with the current and follow its path.
You best make your move,
It's in your best interest to act now.
And get while the getting is good,
Leave before the opportunity is lost.
When all have abandoned hope,
When everyone has lost faith in the outcome.
I still search for you,
Despite everything, I still want to find you.
Lost in the groove,
Committed to the rhythm of the music.
Your heart remains unmoved,
Your emotions still stand still.
When I could abandon hope,
Even though I could have given up.
I still search for you,
I'm still determined to find you.
I still look for you.
I'm still actively seeking you.
Listen to the water,
Pay attention to the sound and movement of the water.
Merge into communion with the source.
Become one with the essence of existence.
Feel you drop,
Sensing your pain and struggles.
I pick you up,
I'm here to help you through it all.
I could almost swear I felt us float,
It's as if we were levitating together.
To the top,
Ascending to the highest point.
From rock bottom,
Starting from the lowest point imaginable.
And there,
At that moment.
We melt like summer.
We merge together like the warmth of summertime.
You are my oxygen.
You are the one thing that keeps me alive and thriving.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KIN ETIK, STEVE MACKAY, ROHAN HAYES, DAMON MCKINNON, SHANE RUSSELL
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