I Sat By the Ocean
Queens of the Stone Age
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I sat by the ocean And drank a potion, baby to erase you Face down in the boulevard yet I couldn't face you There ain't no use in cryin' It doesn't change anything, so baby what good does it do? Your friends they'll sympathize, maybe I don't need them to Imagine I'd be your one and only Instead I'm the lonely one You, me, and a lie Silence is closer We're passing ships in the night There's nowhere to run away Said, 'Boy if you want love, you'll have to go and find it with someone new' 'Do you know who you really are? Are you sure it's really you'? Lies are a funny thing They slip through your fingertips because they never happened to you Time wounds all the heals as we fade out of view Imagine I'd be your one and only Instead I'm the lonely one You, me, and a lie Silence is closer We're passing ships in the night You, me, and a lie Silence is closer We're passing ships in the night Into the light, left with nowhere to hide Closer and closer We're crashing ships in the night
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Written by: Dean Anthony Fertita, Josh Homme, Joshua Michael Homme, Michael Jay Shuman, Troy Dean Van Leeuwen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"I Sat By The Ocean" is the fourth track on "...Like Clockwork," the sixth studio album of Queens of the Stone Age.
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Release InformationThe song, along with the album, was released on June 3, 2013, by Matador Records.
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Band Line-UpBand members involved in this track and album include Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Dean Fertita, and Michael Shuman.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme alongside all the members of the band.
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Genre"I Sat By the Ocean" falls under the genre of rock, more specifically, alternative and stoner rock.
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Album ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect various themes of the album, such as depression, loneliness, and emotional turmoil.
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Reception"I Sat by the Ocean" garnered positive reviews from critics, and fans alike, praising its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "...Like Clockwork," which features "I Sat By the Ocean," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Live PerformancesThe band first performed the song live on July 31, 2013, at an intimate gig at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
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Acoustic VersionA stripped-down acoustic version of "I Sat By the Ocean" was performed by the band for a radio station, showcasing a different side to the song's energy.
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Musical StyleThe track represents Queens of the Stone Age’s style with guitar-based rock served with their signature smooth melodies and emotive lyrics.
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Animation FeatureAn animated visual interpretation of "I Sat By the Ocean" was created by graphic novel artist Boneface and can be found on YouTube.
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Music VideoAlthough there is no official music video for "I Sat By the Ocean," the song's live performances are popular on video-sharing platforms.
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