Only The Ocean Lyrics
Jack Johnson
Lyrics
After all of this time
After all of these seasons
After your one decision
To go to the water for reason
Now it’s only the ocean and you
All of these lines
Will all be erased soon
They go out with the tide
Then come back with the waves
It’s only the ocean and you
You don’t want
You don’t wait
You don’t love
But you don’t hate
You just roll over me
And you pull me in
When this work is done
And this coat is dry
When this world is too much
It will be
Only the ocean and me
When these sails go up
Mountains fade away
Stars come out
I’m finally free
Now it’s only the ocean and me
You don’t want
You don’t wait
You don’t love
But you don’t hate
You just roll over me
And you pull me in
You don’t want
You don’t wait
You don’t love
But you don’t hate
You just roll over me
And you pull me in
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jack Johnson's single, "Only the Ocean" is featured on his album From Here to Now to You. Jack Johnson wrote the lyrics and music for this song himself while Zach Gill added some additional instrumentation.
The members of Johnson's backing band include Adam Topol (drums), Merlo Podlewski (bass guitar) and Zach Gill (piano). The song expresses a longing for a simpler life, with the chorus repeating the line, “I just want to be by the ocean”. In the verses, Johnson reflects on how he has changed over time, but still longs for the same peace and freedom that the ocean can provide. This reflective theme is also echoed in the lyrics, which focus on finding solace in nature despite the changes of life.