Ocean Is Always Open
Embracing Night's Invitation: Oceanic Escapes in Derek James' Melody
Lyrics
Girl, they say the city never sleeps
Expressing the common notion that cities are always active and alive.
But it's looking pretty dim right now
Describing a current sense of darkness or quietness in the city.
They're sweeping the floors and locking the doors
Indicating the closing of businesses or activities with the mention of sweeping and locking doors.
And turning that neon out
Highlighting the extinguishing of neon lights, symbolizing the end of nightlife.
You're looking like you don't wanna go home
Observing someone reluctant to return home.
Well I know a place where we can go
Suggesting an alternative place to go instead of going home.
Hell I can see it from here
Describing the visibility of a location, possibly the suggested place.
Yeah, just past that pier
Providing a reference point (past the pier) for the suggested location.
The ocean is always open
Stating the theme that the ocean is always available as a destination.
The waves are rollin' our way tonight
Emphasizing the movement of the waves towards the suggested location.
A 24/7 slice of heaven
Describing the suggested place as a constant and heavenly experience.
You only get in this beachtown sky
Highlighting the exclusivity of the experience in the sky of a beachtown.
Salt in the air, sand in the dark
Evoking sensory experiences with salt in the air and sand in the dark.
You and me and a million stars
Describing a romantic setting under the night sky.
When everything else in this town is closin'
Reiterating the idea that when everything else closes, the ocean remains open.
The ocean is always open
Reinforcing the constant availability of the ocean as a refuge.
We can leave our shoes
Suggesting a carefree attitude by leaving shoes by a no trespass sign.
By that no trespass sign
Describing a location by a no trespass sign.
Climb that lifeguard chair, steal a kiss up there
Suggesting an intimate moment on a lifeguard chair.
If the cops come we'll tell 'em it ain't no crime cuz
Indicating a willingness to defy authority for the sake of love.
The ocean is always open
Reaffirming the constant availability of the ocean despite societal norms.
The waves are rollin' our way tonight
Repeating the idea of the waves approaching the suggested location.
A 24/7 slice of heaven
Reiterating the constant and heavenly nature of the suggested place.
You only get in this beachtown sky
Repeating the exclusivity of the experience in the sky of a beachtown.
Salt in the air, sand in the dark
Repeating sensory experiences with salt in the air and sand in the dark.
You and me and a million stars
Repeating the romantic setting under the night sky.
When everything else in this town is closin'
Reiterating that when everything else closes, the ocean remains open.
The ocean is always open
Reinforcing the constant availability of the ocean as a refuge.
Girl, the water is wide awake
Noting the awakened state of the water, possibly implying readiness for visitors.
So let's not make it wait
Encouraging immediate action to embrace the open ocean.
The ocean is always open
Reiterating the theme that the ocean is always open.
The waves are rollin' our way tonight
Repeating the idea of the waves approaching the suggested location.
A 24/7 slice of heaven
Reiterating the constant and heavenly nature of the suggested place.
You only get in this beachtown sky
Repeating the exclusivity of the experience in the sky of a beachtown.
Salt in the air, sand in the dark
Repeating sensory experiences with salt in the air and sand in the dark.
You and me and a million stars
Repeating the romantic setting under the night sky.
When everything else in this town is closin'
Reiterating that when everything else closes, the ocean remains open.
The ocean is always open
Reinforcing the constant availability of the ocean as a refuge.
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