Once Upon a Time There Was an Ocean
Metaphorical Journey of Transformation
Lyrics
Once upon a time there was an ocean
Refers to a time when there was abundance or vastness symbolized by an ocean.
But now it's a mountain range
Now, the situation has transformed into a challenging and formidable obstacle, likened to a mountain range.
Something unstoppable set into motion
Something powerful and uncontrollable has been set in motion, implying a significant change.
Nothing is different, but everything's changed
Despite external appearances, a profound transformation has occurred in everything.
It's a dead end job, and you gets tired of sittin'
Describes a monotonous job that becomes tiring.
And it's like a nicotine habit you're always thinking about quittin'
Compares the job to a nicotine habit, a persistent thought of quitting.
I think about quittin' every day of the week
Expresses the constant contemplation of quitting the job.
When I look out my window it's brown and it's bleak
The view from the window is dull and depressing.
Outta here
Expresses the desire to leave the current situation.
How am I gonna get outta here?
Ponders the means of escaping the current circumstances.
I'm thinking outta here
Expresses active thoughts about leaving the current situation.
When am I gonna get outta here?
Questions the timing of departure.
And when will I cash in my lottery ticket
Contemplates the timing of a fortunate event or resolution of problems.
And bury my past with my burdens and strife?
Desires to leave the past, burdens, and troubles behind after a stroke of luck.
I want to shake every limb in the garden of Eden
Expresses a wish to experience intense emotions and profound connections.
And make every love the love of my life
Aspires for every love to be the most significant love of life.
I figure that once upon a time I was an ocean
Reflects on a past state of abundance or fulfillment symbolized by being an ocean.
But now I'm a mountain range
Now transformed into a challenging obstacle, much like a mountain range.
Something unstoppable set into motion
Something significant and unstoppable has been set in motion, bringing about change.
Nothing is different, but everything's changed
Despite outward appearances, a profound transformation has occurred in everything.
Found a room in the heart of the city, down by the bridge
Describes finding a place in the city with basic amenities.
Hot plate and TV and beer in the fridge
Lists simple possessions in the new living space.
But I'm easy, I'm open, that's my gift
Expresses an open and adaptable nature as a personal gift.
I can flow with the traffic, I can drift with the drift
Can easily adapt to the flow of life and circumstances.
Home again?
Rhetorical question expressing a reluctance to return home.
Naw, never going home again
States a firm decision not to return home.
Think about home again?
Rhetorical question indicating a lack of consideration for returning home.
I never think about home
Confirms a lack of contemplation about returning home.
But then comes a letter from home
Receives a letter from home, suggesting a connection to the past.
The handwriting's fragile and strange
The handwriting is delicate and unfamiliar, indicating a sense of nostalgia or change.
Something unstoppable set into motion
Something powerful and uncontrollable has been set in motion again, bringing about change.
Nothing is different, but everything's changed
Despite external appearances, a profound transformation has occurred in everything.
The light through the stained glass was cobalt and red
Describes a vivid scene with specific colors and textures, representing a spiritual experience.
And the frayed cuffs and collars were mended by haloes of golden thread
Details the mending of worn elements with a touch of divine intervention.
The choir sang, "Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean"
A choir sings about a past state of abundance or fulfillment symbolized by an ocean.
And all the old hymns and family names came fluttering down as leaves of emotion
The past, traditions, and emotions descend, symbolized by leaves, but remain unchanged.
As nothing is different, but everything's changed
Reiterates the theme that external appearances may not reflect internal transformations.
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