Ocean

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About Ocean

"Ocean" is a song by Sebadoh from their 1996 album Harmacy. It was released as a Promo CD, a CD Single and 7" vinyl record. A music video was made for the song. It was directed by Laura Borealis (Laura Hyde Crapo). The song peaked at number 23 on the US Modern Rock chart, and reached 146 on the UK Singles chart.


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1996
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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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Sebadoh

Sebadoh is an American indie rock band, formed in 1986 in Westfield, Massachusetts by Eric Gaffney and Dinosaur Jr bass player Lou Barlow. Along with such bands as Pavement and Guided by Voices, Sebadoh helped pioneer lo-fi music, a style of indie rock characterized by low-fidelity recording techniques, often on four-track machines. The band's early output, such as 1990's Weed Forestin' and 1991's Sebadoh III, was typical of this style. more »

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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.
Songwriters
The song was penned by the band's members, Lou Barlow, Jason Loewenstein, and Russ Pollard.
Recording Label
The song and the entire album were released under the recording label, Domino Recording Company.
Musical Style
The 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.
Meaning of the Song
Though 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.
Band's Hiatus
Post the release of the album that includes "Ocean," the band went on a long break before regrouping in 2007.
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.
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.
Instruments
Lou Barlow, one of the songwriters, played the guitar for this track, while Jason Loewenstein worked on the bass, and Russ Pollard was on drums.
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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