The Ocean

Led Zeppelin

About The Ocean

"The Ocean" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, from their 1973 album Houses of the Holy. The ocean is a metaphor for the "sea of heads" faced by lead singer Robert Plant "in the auditoriums", according to the group's biographer Dave Lewis.


Year:
1976
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"We've done four already but now we're steady
And then they went: One, two, three, four"

Singing in the sunshine, laughing in the rain
Hitting on the moonshine, rocking in the grain
Got no time to pack my bags, my foots outside the door
I got a date, I can't be late, for the high hopes hailla ball, uh uh, uh uh, yeah

Singing to an ocean, I can hear the ocean's roar
Play for free, I play for me and play a whole lot more, more!
Singing about the good things and the sun that lights the day
I used to sing on the mountains, has the ocean lost its way

I don't know, oh oh, yeah'

Ooh, yeah

Sitting round singing songs 'til the night turns into day
Used to sing about the mountains but the mountains washed away
Now I'm singing all my songs to the girl who won my heart
She is only three years old and it's a real fine way to start

Oh yeah!

It sure is fine!
Ah blow my mind!
When the tears are goin' down!  
Yeah! Yeah, yeah

Oh so, oh so, oh so good!
Oh so good!

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: JOHN BONHAM, JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"The Ocean" is from Led Zeppelin's fifth studio album, "Houses of the Holy", released in 1973.
Song Inspiration
The song derives its name from a phrase often used by bands to describe arenas filled with fans, as it appears like an ocean of people from the stage.
Unique Ending
The song ends with a 1950s doo-wop-style vocal harmony segment which is quite different from Led Zeppelin's usual music style.
Notable Guitar Riff
"The Ocean" is renowned for its catchy and complex guitar riff, a prominent characteristic of guitarist Jimmy Page's composition style.
Singer's Daughter Dedication
Vocalist Robert Plant momentarily pauses the song to announce "I'm singing this song for (my daughter) Carmen," right before the outro part.
Live Performances
Despite being one of the band's popular tracks, "The Ocean" was not frequently performed live. It was particularly played during their North American Tour in 1973 and somewhat abandoned thereafter.
Technical Details
The first part of the song is in 4/4 time, but from the break, it changes into an unusual 7/8 time, making it rhythmically exciting and distinctive.
Song Length
The song has a length of 4 minutes and 31 seconds, making it one of the shorter pieces in Led Zeppelin's catalog.
Song Ranking
Though not released as a single, "The Ocean" is considered one of the highlights of "Houses of the Holy" and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
Michelle Obama's Gym Playlist
The song was famously included in former First Lady Michelle Obama's gym playlist, as revealed in a fan questionnaire by the White House.

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