Ocean
Sebadoh
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So you think you're in the middle of the ocean Stranded on an island of your own Or stuck in the top of a mountain Either way you're gonna say you're all alone And I hesitate to say that you're a liar I never tell the truth myself But I tried to chase you down and I got tired So I'm leaving you to you or someone else 'Cause you never want to hook up in the middle And I'd meet you there to talk if you would show But you answer every question with a riddle And refuse to even choose to let me go It used to be I'd tell you all my secrets Giving you the credit you deserve I guess you didn't care to lose or keep it And we never quite connected from the first And I wish I had a way to make it better To rearrange the world and make you smile But it's dumb to even think I had that power And we haven't been that close in a while And I don't even want to try to name it Explain it for the one who couldn't care 'Cause all that matters is the way you choose to frame it And I hesitate to say that you're a liar I never tell the truth myself But I tried to chase you down and I got tired So I'm leaving you to you or someone else 'Cause you never want to hook up in the middle And I'd meet you there to talk if you would show But you answer every question with a riddle And refuse to even choose to let me go
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Written by: LOUIS KNOX BARLOW
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Ocean" is a song by the American indie rock band, Sebadoh. It was part of their sixth studio album, "The Sebadoh," which was released on February 23, 1999.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the band's members, Lou Barlow, Jason Loewenstein, and Russ Pollard.
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Recording LabelThe song and the entire album were released under the recording label, Domino Recording Company.
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Musical StyleThe song "Ocean" is known for its melodic mix of indie-rock and lo-fi style, a testament to the band's image as one of the pioneering groups in the indie music scene of the '90s.
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Meaning of the SongThough the exact meaning of the song hasn't been explicitly mentioned by the band, the lyrics seem to speak about intense emotions similar to an ocean's depth and turbulence.
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Band's HiatusPost the release of the album that includes "Ocean," the band went on a long break before regrouping in 2007.
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Critics' Reception"Ocean" and its album did not primarily receive incredibly high remarks from music critics, but gained fame and respect over time for their substantial contribution to the genre of indie rock.
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Band's Evolution"The Sebadoh” album and the track “Ocean” marked a clear evolution in Sebadoh’s sound, highlighting their maturation and development as musicians.
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InstrumentsLou Barlow, one of the songwriters, played the guitar for this track, while Jason Loewenstein worked on the bass, and Russ Pollard was on drums.
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Fan Connection"Ocean," despite its relative obscurity in the broader music market, has resonated deeply with Sebadoh's fan base, often highlighted for its deep, evocative lyrics and the band's signature lo-fi indie rock sound.
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