While not officially a member of the band, Adam contributes to most of the studio work of Live and is always present when Live is touring the various parts of the world.
The Ocean
adam and the weight Lyrics
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I guess the sun changes my mood
I'll get as low as I can for free
'Fore the wind takes me in to heal my wounds
The timing of your enemies and precisely the way you feel
Well, strategy comes easy to me
For I am the eye of the lense
Pretend nothing is real
Gotta give ourselves more credit when we're thinking
I've wasted so much time, most of it on drinking
So now you've opened the door even though you know you've cheated
It's alright
You got your friend's support
And everyone knows you need this
[Chorus]
We can ride to the ocean
(Ride to the ocean)
Let the sea carry us away
We can bank on emotion
There'll be enough to go around today
It depends on my memory and what leaves a scar
Devils will come feverishly
They won't have to travel very far
Just enough time to speak
Without taking the blow
Put my hands on the steering wheel
For I am the eye of possibility
I'll never let go
Gotta give ourselves more credit when we're drinking
I've wasted so much time, most of it on thinking
So now you've opened your door even though you know you've cheated
It's alright
You got your friend's support
And everyone knows you need it
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
The lyrics in "The Ocean" by Adam and the Weight are introspective and poetic, exploring themes of mood, memory, and escaping personal demons. The opening lines assert the power of the weather to affect one's emotional state, with the singer admitting that their mood is tied to the sunshine. The verse continues by acknowledging an impulse in the singer to indulge in negative emotions, even seeking them out before allowing the healing power of nature to wash them away. The next lines are more cryptic, hinting at the significance of timing and feelings that guide the singer's strategic thinking. The final sentence of this starts the pre-chorus, in which the singer encourages themselves and others to give themselves more credit and recognize that they need support from friends.
In the chorus, listeners are invited to "ride to the ocean" and allow themselves to be carried away by the sea. This is a metaphorical phrase, urging for an experience of emotional release and surrender. The lyrics in this part of the song are optimistic and hopeful, promising that there will be "enough emotion to go around today" and indicating that the singer believes in the transformative power of nature.
The second verse of "The Ocean" continues with the idea that the singer's memories and scars shape their current experiences. They acknowledge that life is full of challenges and moments of adversity and that devils are always lurking around the corner. However, the singer asserts their control over the situation, positioning themselves as the "eye of possibility" and committing to staying in control. The verse then transitions to the pre-chorus and chorus, repeating the same words and sentiments as in the first half of the song.
Overall, "The Ocean" is a thoughtful and introspective song about emotion, memory, and the healing power of nature. Its lyrics are poetically crafted and full of metaphorical meaning, encouraging listeners to be more mindful and self-aware.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather always affects me
I am sensitive to changes in the weather
I guess the sun changes my mood
My mood changes due to exposure to sunlight
I'll get as low as I can for free
I will find ways to feel better that don't cost money
'Fore the wind takes me in to heal my wounds
Before my emotions get the better of me and I need to recharge
The timing of your enemies and precisely the way you feel
I pay close attention to the actions of those who oppose me and their effect on my emotions
Well, strategy comes easy to me
I am good at coming up with plans and tactics
For I am the eye of the lense
I have a clear view of the situation
Pretend nothing is real
I try not to get too attached to or emotional about anything
Gotta give ourselves more credit when we're thinking
We should recognize the value of our thoughts and ideas
I've wasted so much time, most of it on drinking
I have spent a lot of time and energy focused on alcohol
So now you've opened the door even though you know you've cheated
You have admitted to wrongdoing despite knowing it was wrong
It's alright
Everything will be okay
You got your friend's support
You have people who care about you and will help you
And everyone knows you need this
Everyone understands that you need support and help
We can ride to the ocean
We can escape our troubles by going to the sea
(Ride to the ocean)
Let the sea carry us away
Let the calm and beauty of the ocean help us forget our worries
We can bank on emotion
We can trust in our feelings to guide us
There'll be enough to go around today
There is plenty of support and love available to us
It depends on my memory and what leaves a scar
My experiences shape my memory and affect me long-term
Devils will come feverishly
Negative thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming
They won't have to travel very far
Negative feelings can arise easily and be close to the surface
Just enough time to speak
Negative emotions can take hold and influence our behavior quickly
Without taking the blow
We should try not to let other people's negativity affect us too much
Put my hands on the steering wheel
I am in control of my own life and destiny
For I am the eye of possibility
I look for ways to make things better and more positive
I'll never let go
I won't give up on finding happiness and success
Gotta give ourselves more credit when we're drinking
We should recognize the value of relaxing and enjoying life
I've wasted so much time, most of it on thinking
I have spent too much time worrying and stressing, to no avail
So now you've opened your door even though you know you've cheated
You have admitted to wrongdoing and are willing to make things right
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
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YTFanMan507
Adam West was one of the best characters in Family Guy. Honestly he made me laugh more then the protagonist. I am going to miss his insanity in that show. R.I.P Adam West
Akash Suresh
fuckfuckandfuck5 this is True.
YTFanMan507
Badass Roaster So I been saying his last name wrong the whole time?..
Misaki Mei
Nobody messes with Adam We.
Ensensu2
I'm eating cream corn right now and I thought I'd watch some of these.
MP RPO
"Future old people are wizards" , no one is expecting that line, no one...
Ty Villarreal
I am dying in the back of my class atm
Maus
You are a wizard adam
ceu160193
@Maus more like Sith.
Jim Stan
i met a wizard he said something aboot joining the a clan except he spelt it with a "K"