Ocean
the black and white Lyrics
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I am a mystery that is wrapped in light it comes out at night
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
It's a memory I cannot free from
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
You would be smart to see what comes out at night
I am a mystery until you love me right, it comes out at night
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
It's a memory I cannot free from
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
The lyrics of "Ocean" by The Black and White's express the inner turmoil and mystery of the singer. The first two lines portray the singer as someone with a hidden past that only comes out at night - this can be interpreted as the singer having some kind of emotional baggage or unresolved issues that surface when they are alone and left to their thoughts. The line "I am a mystery that is wrapped in light" could refer to the facade the singer puts up during the day, pretending that everything is alright, but at night, when they are vulnerable, their true self emerges.
The chorus repeats the line "It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days, It's a memory I cannot free from", indicating that the emotional distance between the singer and their past or their inner demons is great, and it is causing them distress. The line "And all you need is wrapped up, up in me" suggests that the singer is willing to open up and allow someone to help them, but only if that person truly loves and understands them. The final line "I am a mystery until you love me right" indicates that the singer's true self will only be revealed when they feel loved and accepted.
Overall, "Ocean" is a hauntingly beautiful song about the struggles of the human psyche and the need for love and acceptance to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a history it comes out at night
There are parts of my past that haunt me at night
I am a mystery that is wrapped in light it comes out at night
I have a mysterious side that is only revealed at night
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
There is something that I desire that is far away and it torments me
It's a memory I cannot free from
There is a memory that I cannot escape from
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
I have everything that you need inside of me
You would be smart to see what comes out at night
You should pay attention to what is revealed about me at night
I am a mystery until you love me right, it comes out at night
Until you love me properly, I will remain a mystery that is only revealed at night
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
This thing that I desire is so far away that it keeps me awake for days
It's a memory I cannot free from
This memory has a strong hold on me
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
I am everything that you need
It's an ocean away, it keeps me up for days
This distant desire is causing me sleepless nights
It's a memory I cannot free from
This memory is deeply ingrained in me and I cannot escape it
And all you need is wrapped up, up in me
I have everything that you need
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Randy Slaugh, Keshav Dhar, Jordan Turner, Daniel Tompkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@baatarsaran5686
That's the way everyday goes
Every time we've no control
If the sky is pink and white
If the ground is black and yellow
It's the same way you showed me
Nod my head, don't close my eyes
Halfway on a slow move
It's the same way you showed me
If you could fly then you'd feel south
Up north's getting cold soon
The way it is, we're on land
So I'm someone to hold true
Keep you cool when it's still alive
Won't let you down when it's all ruin
Just the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Regard my dear
It's all downhill from here
In the wake of a hurricane
Dark skin of a summer shade
Nosedive in the flood lines
Tall tower of milk crates
It's the same way you showed me
Cannonball off the porch side
Older kids trying off the roof
Just the same way you showed me (You showed)
If you could die and come back to life
Up for air from the swimming pool
You'd kneel down to the dry land
Kiss the Earth that birthed you
Gave you tools just to stay alive
And make it out when the sun is ruined
That's the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Regard my dear
It's all downhill from here
Remember life
Remember how it was
Climb trees, Michael Jackson, it all ends here
Say what up to Matthew, to Shoob
Say what up to Danny
Say what up to life immortality
Bending up my Nikes
Running out the melpomene, nicotine
Stealing granny cigs (Take it easy)
Gimme something sweet
Bitch, I might like immortality
This is life, life immortality
@bengusimsek3457
Yeah, yeah oh
Yeah, yeah yeah
That's the way everyday goes
Every time we have no control
If the sky is pink and white
If the ground is black and yellow
It's the same way you showed me
Nod my head, don't close my eyes
Half way on a slow move
It's the same way you showed me
If you could fly then you'd feel south
Up north's getting cold soon
The way it is, we're on land
So I'm someone to hold true
Keep you cool in this good life
Won't let you down when it's all ruined
Just the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Good Glory, dear
It's all downhill from here
In the wake of a hurricane
Dark skin of a summer shade
Nose dive in the flood lines
Tall tower, milk crate
It's the same way you showed me
Cannon ball off the porch side
Older kids trying off the roof
Just the same way you showed me (you showed)
If you could die and come back to life
Up for air from the swimming pool
You kneel down to the dry land
Kiss the Earth that birthed you
Gave you tools just to stay alive
And make it up when the sun is ruined
That's the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Where God could fear
It's all downhill from here
What a life
Remember how it was
Climb trees, Michael Jackson, all in this year
Say what up to Magic, just shoot
Say what up to Penny
Say what up to life one more time
And I know what you might want to know
Run from me and your team
Still ain't grabbin six (take it easy)
Give me somethin sweet
Bitch I might bite, ain't no tellin
This is life, life immortality
@davidmadrid9951
That's the way every day goes
Every time we've no control
If the sky is pink and white
If the ground is black and yellow
It's the same way you showed me
Nod my head, don't close my eyes
Halfway on a slow move
It's the same way you showed me
If you could fly, then you'd feel south
Up north's getting cold soon
The way it is, we're on land
Still I'm someone to hold true
Keep you cool when it's still alive
Won't let you down when it's all ruin
[Chorus]
Just the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Regard, my dear
It's all downhill from here
[Verse 2]
In the wake of a hurricane
Dark skin of a summer shade
Nosedive into flood lines
Tall tower of milk crates
It's the same way you showed me
Cannonball off the porch side
Older kids trying off the roof
Just the same way you showed me (You showed)
If you could die and come back to life
Up for air from the swimming pool
You'd kneel down to the dry land
Kiss the Earth that birthed you
Gave you tools just to stay alive
And make it out when the sun is ruined
[Chorus]
That's the same way you showed me, showed me
You showed me love
Glory from above
Regard, my dear
It's all downhill from here
[Outro: Frank Ocean & Beyoncé]
Remember life, remember how it was
Climb trees, Michael Jackson, it all ends here
Say what up to Matthew, to Shoob
Say what up to Danny
Say what up to life immortality
Bending up my Nikes
Running out the melpomene, nicotine
Stealing granny cigs (Take it easy)
Gimme something sweet
Bitch, I might like immortality
This is life, life immortality
@GttfriedKahr
One of the best albums of the past decade. Who here in April 2024?🎉❤
@Thiswaspiecedbyme
Meeeee
@Nowmylifeis.swee.like.cinnamon
Here
@coolgurl6071
if you’re reading this your taste in music is god tier
@jowhy7243
naw thanks homie 💗
@janabradley6302
God Tier...that's fly
@matttorres5510
Next song: futsal shuffle
@crewcrew7173
But I’m (like many others) one of those people that also enjoy trippie redd
@jenosbbg
you too
@YonathanAkliluKidanemariam
Who's here in April 2024?