Edge of the Ocean

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About Edge of the Ocean

"Edge of the Ocean" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released as the third and final single from their third studio album, Long Distance (2000). It was made available as a CD single, 10", and 12" single in the United States on July 10, 2001, before being reissued internationally on May 27, 2002. "Edge of the Ocean" was released alongside Ivy's other single, "Disappointed", on the same day. The track was written by Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase, while production was handled by the latter two. The track received general acclaim from music critics who highlighted it as a "standout" track. Stylistically different from Ivy's previous material, "Edge of the Ocean" is an indie pop and trip hop song with "romantic" lyrics. The song was featured on the soundtracks for several films, including Angel Eyes and Shallow Hal. The single was subsequently considered their signature song, including by Ivy themselves. A music video was filmed for "Edge of the Ocean" in 2001, featuring lead singer Durand walking around the beach with her bandmates. 


Year:
2001
4:25
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There's a place I dream about
Where the sun never goes out.
And the sky is deep and blue.
Won't you take me there with you.

Oh, we can begin again.
Shed our skin, let the sun shine in.
At the edge of the ocean
We can start over again.

Shaa lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah
Shaa lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah

There's a world I've always known
Somewhere far away from home
When I close my eyes I see
All the space and mystery

Ohhh, we can begin again
Shed our skin, let the sun shine in
At the edge of the ocean
We can start over again

Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah

Oh, we can begin again
Shed our skin, let the sun shine in
At the edge of the ocean
We can start over again

At the edge of the ocean
We can start over again

Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah
Sha lah lah
Sha lah lah

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Ivy

Ivy, plural ivies (Hedera), is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. more »

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Written by: ADAM L. SCHLESINGER, ANDY CHASE, DOMINIQUE DURAND

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15 facts about this song

Album Release
"Edge of the Ocean" is featured in Ivy's second studio album, "Long Distance," which was released in the year 2000.
Chart Performance
It reached number 160 on the Billboard 200 album chart and number 16 on the Heatseekers chart.
Genre
The song is classified as indie pop – a genre that differentiates itself from mainstream pop music and has a unique and independent approach.
Critical Reception
"Edge of the Ocean" received favorable reviews from music critics who praised the song's catchy lyrics and distinctive pop sound.
TV Appearances
The song's popularity led to its feature in various television series such as "Roswell," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Off Centre."
Different Versions
There are several different versions of "Edge Of The Ocean." The most well-known version is the "Duotone Mix," which was used in most TV show soundtracks.
Song Theme
The song has a soothing, somewhat melancholic feel, with a theme revolving around escape and renewal.
Songwriting Credit
Like most of Ivy's songs, "Edge of the Ocean" was written by band members Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger, and Andy Chase.
Music Video
The band released a music video for the song which was directed by Adam Levite.
Recognition
"Edge of the Ocean" is considered one of Ivy's signature songs, and is often recognized as the band's breakout hit.
Loss of a Band Member
Adam Schlesinger, one of the principal writers of the song, sadly passed away in 2020 from complications related to COVID-19.
Live Performances
Despite the band's low-key status, they have performed "Edge of the Ocean" in numerous live performances.
Licensing
The song has been licensed for use in different advertising campaigns, including a campaign for the telecom company AT&T.
Critical Production Notes
Critics have mentioned the soft, whispery vocals and dream-like state of the song as being its unique production attributes.
Review Quotes
According to AllMusic's Doug Stone, the song is "a clean, crisp washing machine of sound, on no sleep."

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