Zeid and the Wings are a project by Zeid Hamdan; singer, songwriter, musici… Read Full Bio ↴Zeid and the Wings are a project by Zeid Hamdan; singer, songwriter, musician, and pioneer of the Lebanese underground music scene. Zeid is most known for previous projects including Soapkills, and The New Government. He is behind the website www.lebaneseunderground.com that often features some of the most interesting projects on the Lebanese and Arab music scene .

Zeid’s latest venture, Zeid and the Wings, are an eclectic group of musicians and singers that came together gradually over the last year. Zeid placed an ad for ‘backup singers’ in early 2010 and was contacted by vocalists Yasmeen Ayyashi and Sara Barrage. The band has since been blessed with the talents of guest musicians such as ney player Bashir Saade and keyboardist Rita Okais and was later joined by Lumi’s guitarist Marc Codsi who added his own unique touch to Zeid’s already one-of-a-kind tracks. Gihan El-Hage, a third vocalist, joined the fledgling project in March of 2010.

Ocean
Zeid and The Wings Lyrics

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Early today
I tried to run but I slipped away
Coming in clean
I'm painting pictures around the seams
And so it seems
You're mixing colors to get that green
To the Atlantic blue
Back to my home where the ocean's cool

Feel a new way
I spent my money on an old Chevrolet

Lost and astray
I drove until there was no light of day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zeid and The Wing's song 'Ocean' are melancholic yet introspective in nature, as the singer reflects on their journey and search for meaning. He starts off by describing his attempt to 'run', which could be a metaphor for escaping from life or facing his own problems. Even though he tries to come out clean, the singer cannot help but realize that he is painting a picture that is incomplete or falling apart at the seams. He then describes the process of mixing colors, possibly symbolizing different emotions or thoughts, to create the color green – a color that represents growth and life. From there, the singer muses about heading back home to the Atlantic blue – representing a sense of longing for a simpler life and his roots. He then talks about the experience of driving an old Chevrolet - a sense of nostalgia perhaps - before losing his way entirely and traveling until there was no light of day. This could be a metaphor for a search for purpose or the singer being lost and unsure of where to go.

Line by Line Meaning

Early today
At the start of the day

I tried to run but I slipped away
I attempted to escape but failed

Coming in clean
Starting fresh

I'm painting pictures around the seams
I'm creating something beautiful from the imperfections

And so it seems
Based on appearances

You're mixing colors to get that green
You're combining things to achieve a desirable outcome

To the Atlantic blue
Towards the vast ocean

Back to my home where the ocean's cool
Returning to a place of tranquility

Feel a new way
Experience a different perspective

I spent my money on an old Chevrolet
I invested in something with sentimental value

Lost and astray
Confused and directionless