Ocean Spray

Manic Street Preachers

About Ocean Spray

"Ocean Spray" is a song by the Manic Street Preachers, which was released as the third single from the album Know Your Enemy on 4 June 2001. James Dean Bradfield wrote both lyrics and music for the song. It reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.


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2011
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"Me totemo utsukushii desu ne
Totemo utsukushii me wa shitemasu"

It's easy to see, it's easy to see
To see only white where colour should be
It's easy to feel, it's easy to feel
But it's not good enough, even though it's real

Oh please stay away
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray
Oh please stay away
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray

It's easy to breathe, it's easy to grieve
To breathe only air where life should be
It's easy to laugh, it's easy to cry
To cry so so hard that it can't be denied

Oh please stay awake
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray
Oh please stay awake
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray

Oh please stay awake
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray
Oh please stay awake
And then we can drink some Ocean Spray

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Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. more »

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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, NICHOLAS ALLEN JONES, SEAN MOORE

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10 facts about this song

Album Details
"Ocean Spray" is a popular song by the Manic Street Preachers, a Welsh rock band. It's from their sixth studio album, "Know Your Enemy," which was released in 2001.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by and written in memory of lead vocalist and guitarist James Dean Bradfield's mother who passed away from cancer. The title "Ocean Spray" is named after the brand of cranberry juice which James' mother used to drink during her chemotherapy treatment.
Song Writing
Unlike most songs by Manic Street Preachers, "Ocean Spray" was written by James Dean Bradfield himself, rather than the band's principal songwriters, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore.
Music Video
The music video for "Ocean Spray" was directed by Martin Hall, and it features Bradfield and his bandmates performing the song in various locations, including a beach and a forest.
Chart Performance
"Ocean Spray" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the Top 40 for a total of two weeks. It also charted in other European countries such as Ireland and Scotland.
Live Performances
The track was regularly performed live during the band's 2001 tour. They continued to perform it in subsequent years and it appears on several of their live albums.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Ocean Spray." A notable version is by Welsh singer, James Dean Bradfield, who performed the song in a stripped-down, acoustic format for his solo album, "Even in Exile."
Tribute
In 2016, the band performed "Ocean Spray" at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff as a tribute on the 15th anniversary of their mother's death. They dedicated the performance to all those who are fighting cancer.
Critical Reception
Despite its relatively modest chart performance, "Ocean Spray" received much positive critical reception. Critics praised the song's emotional depth and James Dean Bradfield’s raw, heartfelt delivery.
B-Sides
The single also included two B-sides, titled "Groundhog Days" and "Just A Kid". The latter was written about the childhood of the band's bassist Nicky Wire. The B-Sides also received positive critical reception.

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