The Ocean
U2
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A picture in grey Dorian Gray Just me by the sea And I felt like a star I felt the world could go far If they listened To what I said, the sea Washes my feet Washes the feet Splashes the soul of my shoes
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album"The Ocean" is a track from U2’s debut studio album, “Boy”, which was released on October 20, 1980.
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LyricsCompared to U2’s later tracks, "The Ocean" has decidedly minimalist lyrics, clocking in at under two minutes.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by the childhood memories of Bono – U2's lead vocalist, especially his trips to the seaside with his family, providing a moment of reflection and tranquility.
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Live PerformancesDespite being from their debut album, "The Ocean" didn't make its live debut until 9 years later in 1989, and has only been performed around 30 times live in concert.
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Negative ReceptionThe song has often been cited as the "weakest" track on the album "Boy" by various music critics, due to its brevity and vagueness.
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Bono's EmotionsBono, once mentioned that "The Ocean" represents a sense of feeling trapped, reflecting the claustrophobia he felt while growing up in Ireland.
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Structure"The Ocean" features slower guitar work by The Edge compared to other tracks on the album, giving the track a more ambient sound.
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SymbolismBono has often used the ocean as a metaphor in his lyrics, representing vastness, mystery, and both tranquility and tumult.
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Album ThemeAs with the rest of the album, "The Ocean" carries the general theme of childhood and adolescence.
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WritingThe song, like most of the band's music, was written by all four members of U2.
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