opal ocean
slenderbodies Lyrics

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Lens flare aching as it covers our eyes
Been so late I've been a cannibal
I carry along
I carry along

Glossed over all the fine lines
Cold crisp cream inside a silky spine
I've been carried along

I've been carried along

Loose leaves spill over my sanity
Wilted winds will me
Loose leaves spill over my sanity
Wilted winds will me
I've been seeing in blue
I've been feeling in blue
When I'm with you
I've been sinning in blue
I've been blooming into muted motion

Opal ocean north shore floats in
Opal ocean slowly flows in

Loose leaves spill over my sanity
Wilted winds will me
Loose leaves spill over my sanity
Wilted winds will me
I've been seeing in blue
I've been feeling in blue
When I'm with you

I've been sinning in blue
I've been blooming into muted motion

Overall Meaning

"Opal Ocean" by slenderbodies is a mellow and dreamy song that explores the ups and downs of a relationship. The opening line, "Lens flare aching as it covers our eyes," immediately sets the tone for the song with its vivid imagery. The song then goes on to describe a sense of disorientation and confusion, perhaps caused by the intensity of the relationship. The singer of the song is "seeing in blue" and "feeling in blue," which may represent a state of emotional numbness, but also a kind of serenity.

The lyrics convey a sense of being carried along by the waters of the "Opal Ocean," a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of the relationship. The singer is struggling to keep their sanity amidst the chaotic emotions they are feeling. They describe the sensation of "loose leaves" spilling over their mind, yet they are still willing to be swept away by the "wilted winds," suggesting a kind of contentment in the chaos.

The chorus repeats the same lines, "I’ve been seeing in blue, I’ve been feeling in blue," to emphasize the idea that this relationship is affecting them deeply. The phrase, "I’ve been sinning in blue, I’ve been blooming into muted motion," is particularly interesting as it suggests that the singer is aware that something is not quite right, but at the same time is still drawn to this person.

Overall, "Opal Ocean" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the complexities of a relationship that is both turbulent and tranquil.

Line by Line Meaning

Lens flare aching as it covers our eyes
The overwhelming brightness of the sun hurts our eyes and makes it difficult to see.

Been so late I've been a cannibal
I've been so focused on my own needs and desires that it's like I'm consuming myself from the inside out.

I carry along
I keep going, even though it feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.

Glossed over all the fine lines
I've ignored the small details in life that add up to make a big difference.

Cold crisp cream inside a silky spine
There is a cool, refreshing feeling deep inside me, like a creamy filling within a smooth, delicate shell.

I've been carried along
I've been swept up in the current of life without much control over where it takes me.

Loose leaves spill over my sanity
My thoughts and emotions are scattered and disorganized, causing me to feel mentally unstable.

Wilted winds will me
The forces of life are wearing me down, like the wind slowly eroding a rock over time.

I've been seeing in blue
I perceive the world around me through a lens of sadness and melancholy.

I've been feeling in blue
The emotions I experience are tinged with a sense of sadness and longing.

When I'm with you
Being with you helps to temporarily lift the veil of sadness and allow me to experience some joy.

I've been sinning in blue
The feelings of sadness and longing that dominate me sometimes cause me to act in ways that aren't in my best interest.

I've been blooming into muted motion
Despite feeling weighed down by sadness, I am still growing and changing, just at a slower, more restrained pace.

Opal ocean north shore floats in
The beauty and serenity of the ocean washes over me and brings a feeling of calm.

Opal ocean slowly flows in
The ocean's soothing energy gradually and steadily washes away my troubles.

Writer(s): Benjamin Lee Barsocchini, Aram Maxiimus Vehuni

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