The band combines elements of French funk and dance rock. Their self-released debut, 'Le Funk', was a minor splash in the record charts but it wasn't until 2004's "Night On Fire" that the band achieved measurable success. The song is in the movie Grandma's Boy and on The OC. The band's members are guitarists Craig Pfunder and Zeke Buck, bassist Mark Palgy, and drummer Mark Guidry.
VHS or Beta released their third album 'Bring on the Comets' in August of 2007 which featured the modest alternative rock radio hit "Can't Believe A Single Word". Their fourth album, "Diamonds & Death", released in 2011.
The Ocean
VHS or Beta Lyrics
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It's been awhile since you rowed the sea
We've washed away, along way to nothin'
And back again, come back for something
Where sunsets children have wept
And mouths have fallen with dust
Their hands they scrape to find their home
And those tender kisses, all burned away
Those tender kisses, all gone away
And I'm bringin' back
The Ocean
A million cells, they all molt to nothin'
Curled up inside that silver lining
We're scattered â??round like precious wishes
Watch where we land, we all land with kisses
Our dreams are covered in red
Where Scarlet's children have wept
Like a moments breath upon the lips
And those tender kisses, all burned away
Those tender kisses
And I'm bringin' back
The Ocean [Repeat x4]
The Ocean
The song "The Ocean" by VHS or Beta reflects on the passage of time and the feelings of nostalgia that come with it. It's been awhile since the listener "touched the ocean" or "rowed the sea," perhaps indicating a sense of being disconnected from nature and the world. The lyrics speak of washing away and coming back for something, indicating a desire to find meaning or purpose. The chorus speaks of "tender kisses" that have been burned away and the desire to bring back the ocean, which could represent a sense of renewal or hope for the future.
The second verse speaks of "a million cells" that have all molted to nothing, perhaps representing how time can wear away at us until we feel like we're no longer the same person we once were. The lyrics reference precious wishes that are scattered around and the importance of where we land and who we land with. The dreams spoken of here are covered in red, with Scarlet's children weeping, which could represent the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life.
Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of feeling disconnected, longing for the past, and searching for meaning in life. The imagery of the ocean, kisses, and dreams adds emotional depth to the lyrics and invites the listener to reflect on their own experiences of nostalgia and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been awhile since you touched the ocean
It has been a long time since you last connected with nature and the vastness of the ocean.
It's been awhile since you rowed the sea
You have not sailed freely in quite some time.
We've washed away, along way to nothin'
We feel like we have been carried away with the ebb and flow of life, just drifting with no clear purpose.
And back again, come back for something
But now we are returning with the intention of finding something important.
Where sunsets children have wept
We are visiting a place where many have experienced sadness and tears have been shed.
And mouths have fallen with dust
The environment we are in has not been kind, leaving many in a state of disrepair and abandonment.
Their hands they scrape to find their home
Despite their hardships, there are those who are still trying to find their way back to where they belong.
And those tender kisses, all burned away
The beautiful moments we once shared have faded away.
Those tender kisses, all gone away
Our affectionate gestures and touching moments have vanished with time.
And I'm bringin' back
'I' (the singer) is returning something to those who have lost it, possibly referring to hope or a sense of belonging.
The Ocean
The song uses 'The Ocean' as a symbol for the vastness of life and nature, as well as a means of returning to what we have lost.
A million cells, they all molt to nothin'
Even the tiniest parts of ourselves are subject to change and decay.
Curled up inside that silver lining
Sometimes hope and positivity come from unexpected places, even in the darkest of moments.
We're scattered 'round like precious wishes
We are often separated from what we truly hope for, and it can be difficult to find our way back.
Watch where we land, we all land with kisses
We can find comfort in the welcoming embrace of loved ones when we finally return.
Our dreams are covered in red
Our aspirations are tinged with the pain of reality and the blood, sweat, and tears we have shed to pursue them.
Where Scarlet's children have wept
The place we are in has seen hurt and sadness before.
Like a moments breath upon the lips
Life is fleeting, and even the most meaningful moments can pass in an instant.
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: CRAIG PFUNDER, MARK GUIDRY, MARK PALGY, PAUL BUCK
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