The Ocean
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Dorian Gray
Just me by the sea
And I felt like a star
I felt the world could go far
If they listened
To what I said, the sea
Washes my feet
Washes the feet
Splashes the soul of my shoes
The lyrics to U2's "The Ocean" are open to interpretation, as they are poetic and introspective. The opening lines, "A picture in grey, Dorian Gray," could be seen as a reference to the famous novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. Dorian Gray was a character who remained eternally youthful while a portrait of him depicted his true age and moral decay. The singer sees himself as a picture, possibly suggesting that he too is hiding something. The lines "Just me by the sea and I felt like a star" may represent a feeling of insignificance in relation to the ocean's vastness, but also a feeling of grandeur or greatness.
The chorus of "The Ocean," "Washes my feet, washes my feet, splashes the soul of my shoes," can be seen as a metaphor for the way the sea cleanses and purifies the singer's soul. The repetition of "washes my feet" emphasizes the importance and power of this act of purging, while "splashes the soul of my shoes" suggests a kind of baptism or rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
A picture in grey
A scene that lacks color
Dorian Gray
A reference to the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, which explores themes of vanity and the corrupting influence of pleasure
Just me by the sea
The singer is alone by the ocean
And I felt like a star
The artist feels important and significant
I felt the world could go far
The artist has a sense of optimism and hope for the future
If they listened
The singer believes that others need to pay attention to what they have to say
To what I said, the sea
The singer finds inspiration in the ocean and believes their message is connected to it
Washes my feet
The ocean cleanses and refreshes the artist
Washes the feet
The ocean has a universal power to cleanse both physically and metaphorically
Splashes the soul of my shoes
The ocean brings life and vitality to the artist's being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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@michaelgabs9885
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
The first sign - the Earth will spin faster.
The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope – will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
- banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist
- Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance.
- „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“
The Book of Truth
https://mdmlastprophet.com/billions-will-convert-and-recognise-god-the-triune-god-for-the-first-time/
https://mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/
@tttm99
This is not a pop song. It's a musical incantation that takes the listener back to the moment they first heard it.
@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
That's nonsense!
@Anonymous-Joker74
What a way to put it 👌🏼 & you’re right too
@audreykennedy90
Very poetic 🎉
@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe
OK album. Would have the verse for a more worth while recording.
@kevinhuether9038
Spot on. Every time I listen I'm transported back to my apartment in college, junior year. Great times. Loved the early 80s.
@Alex-bv8pl
I was 14 when I first heard this song, I'm 53 now and I still love it like the first day.
@marcelsantos1428
Me too ✋️
@19tubedude
Parallel lives.
@Mr.Kerr-cade
Ditto