Surfing and writing from a young age, Ziggy started teaching himself how to play guitar in 2011 on the sunshine coast. In 2012, he released his debut EP " Feels Like Home" ; progressively travelling up & down the east coast, moving to Byron Bay in 2013, releasing a short album " Made of Water" in October 2013, Ziggy finished 6 tours in 2014 - before returning to NSW to start recording.
Ziggy is set to release his 3rd record & debut full length album on January 1st 2015 - Land & Sea.
Follow the Ocean
Ziggy Alberts Lyrics
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Walking along these roads we thought we might have known
Holding onto things from which we thought we've grown
Holding onto things from which we knew but now we were lost
So when you walk your demons tonight
Let's hold their paws and we'll keep them warm and we'll keep them warm
Follow the ocean back to your heart, follow your fears back to where we learned
And where we were taught
To fear this falling, falling
This falling for you
Hm and I'm not
'Cause I'm not sure now when I'm coming home
I've come to love this time alone
And I'm not sure now
'Cause I'm not sure now when I'm coming home, 'cause this road we lost dear, we lost here
So when you walk your demons tonight
Let's hold their paws and we'll keep them warm and we'll keep them warm now
So when you walk your demons tonight dear
Let's hold their paws and we'll keep them warm and we'll keep them warm, ay
So follow the ocean back to your heart
Follow your fears back to the start
So follow the ocean back to your heart
Follow your fears back to where we learned, and where we were taught
To fear this falling, falling
'Cause I'm not sure when I'm coming home girl
Coming home
'Cause I'm not sure when I'm coming home love
Coming home
Coming home
'Cause I'm not sure when I'm coming home
Coming home
Coming home
Because I'm not sure, when I'm coming home
Coming home here
So follow the ocean back to your heart
Follow your fears back to the start
So follow the ocean back to your heart
Follow your fears back to where we learned
And where we were taught
Where we were taught to fear this
Falling for love
This falling for love
This falling for love
This falling for love
This falling, falling
This falling for you
Should I wrap this up? I think they're kind of cool
In "Follow the Ocean," Ziggy Alberts explores the journey of self-discovery and freedom through the metaphor of the ocean. He talks about walking along paths that may be familiar but have lost their meaning, holding onto things that weigh us down, and being lost in the process. The repetition of the lines, "follow the ocean back to your heart," and "follow your fears back to the start" underscores the importance of going back to our core selves, where we can confront and overcome our fears, and find a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
The lyrics also emphasize the power of acknowledging our demons and holding onto them despite their darkness. By accepting and nurturing them, we can keep them warm and learn to coexist with them. The song is a reminder to embrace uncertainty and not let our fears hold us back from experiencing the beauty and freedom of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking
Walking along the roads we knew before
Holding onto things from which we thought we've grown
We cling to things we deemed important but now we've outgrown them
Holding onto things from which we knew but now we were lost
We rely on things we used to know but we are now lost without them
So when you walk your demons tonight, let's hold their paws and we'll keep them warm and we'll keep them warm
When your fears come to haunt you, let's face them together and make them feel safe
So follow the ocean back to your heart, follow your fears back to the start
Find the source of your passions and face your fears from the beginning
And I'm not sure now when I'm coming home, 'cause this road we lost dear, we lost here
I'm uncertain when I'll return because we got lost on this path
Because I'm not sure when I'm coming home
My return is still uncertain
So follow the ocean back to your heart, follow your fears back to the start
Find the source of your passions and face your fears from the beginning
Where we were taught to fear this falling for love
We were taught to be afraid of falling for someone
This falling for love
This act of falling in love
This falling, falling, this falling for you
This continuous fall into loving you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ziggy Alberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessgregbella851
This song calls me back to the ocean everytime 🌊🙏💙🥰 Your music fills my soul 🙏🤟🎶
@adamgetzendanner
Literally one of my all time favorite songs
@EarthBenderMab
your music makes me feel bathed in sunshine, even in the depth of a Canadian winter!!!! Bloody cant get enough of you mate!!!
@kylieb6878
Think i just found a new favorite artist. ❤❤❤
@lauralouis6591
so beautiful 🌊✨🌿
@Azel1600
This song makes me feel so calm.and hopeful. Like life can be breezy and sunny, and sailing on can be the way back to the person I think I lost along the way. This is soulful work, thank you.
@laurine8206
You are great! when I listen to you I always feel like I’m coming back to Australia by the ocean at sunset, it’s beautiful as your music makes me travel and soothes my mind.. come back whenever you want in Switzerland💙
@victoriaelliott7174
I got shivers wow amazing
@Willpower1997
What a tune!
@sunstroke1405
Ive been watching 60 Minutes Australias documentary and heard your tune for the first time in my life. Cos of narrator it was quite hard to hear lyrics, but i managed to get one sentence, to google it and find you. Your channel is my best discovery this year! Thank you! <3