Being As An Ocean "The Poets Cry For More"

Off of the album "How We Both Wondrously Perish"
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We are all homeless in one way or another
Whether we've lost ourselves to lust
Inflamed passions for things desired; forgotten the other
Wandering aimlessly, in love with something
that will only collect dust
Or perhaps we've been led into the wilderness
by some radiant lover, just to be left out in the cold
A distant memory, and the warmth of home
What are we then to do?
'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another
There was truth and dignity in that oath
Can there be any hope for their retention, in its breaking?
That even while being disavowed, we recognize humanity
We have all made mistakes,
And G-d, I've made mistakes
But my mistakes haven't made me
Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone
Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed
And spring up into a towering, mighty oak?
We've been led into the wilderness
by some radiant lover, just to be left in the cold
A distant memory, the warmth of home
'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another
We've all made mistakes, every last one of us
And just because we've told a lie, can we not still grow to be honest?
Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone
Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed
And spring up into a towering, mighty oak?
Thrown off kilter
None of us would have thought
We'd be who we are now
When we were still little
Eyes wide to possibility
Who could have known
That we'd witness such depravity

[@hellbxymedia5027]

God ive made mistakes. But my mistakes haven't made me.

[@GetScaredGaming]

used that quote in an english essay :D

[@Shwiftyy.]

Actually are mistakes do make us. Because we learn from them and apply them to our lives and it helps us grow as human beings.

[@Zephr238]

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” I thought it was really fitting for a name that we wanted to be unique and carry weight and significance."

[@ngc2005]

We are all homeless in one way or another......great lyrics of this band!

[@yup5581]

ngc2005 do you know the fucking definition of homeless?

[@cadenlederdoesntusethisaccount]

@@yup5581 it's me, bro

[@mairedegrasville99]

this album is absolutely incredible. cant believe its gonna be 10 years old this year..

[@YZFMX256]

I can’t believe it took me 10 years to realize the clean vocalist/ guitarist was in the Elijah before BAAO. Literally just hit me this morning.

[@thebossduba]

Even if you don't like the cleans listen to this for the lyrics. I mean it's basically just amazingly awesome poetry put to amazingly awesome music. I love this and the meaning behind all of Being as an Ocean's music.

[@thebossduba]

And I love the cleans just saying

[@CDeeez94]

Actually I think the clean harmony at 0:58 - 1:23 is the best part of the song but I wish there was more of that.

[@alexbaribeault]

I ADORE the cleans. I wish this band had more of them.

[@drdublchin1718]

"But my mistakes haven't made me" brought me to tears. This band is amazing and their message is beautiful.

[@scrumhalf9rugby]

Dear Towering Mighty Oak, I've fallen too far. Found myself of hard, unwelcoming soil. I've been stepped on by heavy uncaring feet. Not even the sweet kiss of fire can redeem me from the refuse I've become. Don't forget me. Sincerely, The Fallen Acorn

[@AugustMullerVMusic]

+scrumhalf9rugby amen brother. been there. You are not fallen to far. You just need to come back.

[@sebastianbabicz9053]

those cleans! fucking amazing!!!!!

[@SirRetroSexual]

nononoononononono :c

[@SirRetroSexual]

Cristian Hernandez since when using this smiley face makes me an idiot? This is not very christian of you.

[@cannibalcris6875]

I'm not religious, but nice joke.

[@codyconnor8347]

Cristian Hernandez and im not a believer

[@xeionFF7]

I'm here too

[@svitzzzzz]

"In the heat of bliss we swore we would never love another. there was truth and dignity in that oath"

[@alexbaribeault]

I'll never understand the people who hate or even dislike the chorus of this song. BAAO's cleans have always been my favorite element of the band along with the riffs

[@YZFMX256]

Listen to the Elijah. Same clean vocalist, but he sings more in that band vs BAAO

[@SamuelFewbits]

2:32 Can we discuss about that fkng and amazing scream? My god.

[@samanthaFIREENGINE]

I get the goosebumps every time I hear this. Seriously amazingly beautiful.

[@ortizeariel]

Best off the new record.

[@khebazzz]

Agree! We need a music video for this one !

[@user-cx4ow4xt9s]

MASTERPIECE.

[@tylervespa6182]

The first minute of this song is amazing. The lyrics are so well put together.

[@geeekstink]

Probably my favourite song from the album.

[@Brootis]

Favorite song off of the album. Really impressed with the whole album and the growth of the band. Lots of respect!

[@APE_FIST]

deaths black wing scrapes the air is also brilliant

[@YukonCorneliusMJH]

Love this song... this band writes so perfectly. The lyricism is so meticulous in how they explain their love for Christ and their love for what God teaches. Read Isaiah 61: 1-3. People of God, we are oaks of righteousness! "Oh fallen acorn"

[@almachristiaansen5412]

If you like Being As An Ocean the you should listen to Hotel Books they are amazing!!

[@annyssa4198]

+Alma Christiaansen yesss!

[@divineebony8632]

song brings back so many memories, i could sing every lyric of this song at the top of my fucking lungs every hour of every day

[@larablack1030]

At 0:03 and already having chills damn i love baao

[@zackca11]

This is amazing... has to be one of the best tracks on the album!

[@MisfitsJOE]

this band is pure love!

[@musicxsoccer]

I love these lyrics so much this band is amazing

[@lvln660]

0:38 gives me goosebumps every time

[@irinasolomina1800]

Best Christian band ever! The most honest and raw lyrics! Keep it up, guys!

[@Rodriggo]

Not sure anymore if they still are a "christian Band".

[@irinasolomina1800]

@@Rodriggoif I said their texts glorify Christ, then it’s true. Don’t judge by outward standards, judge by gods standards

[@bobos245]

My god this is fantastic.

[@wowluvshtd1]

fave song off the new album

[@YZFMX256]

After all these years i can finally realize who the clean vocalist is, he was in the Elijah before being in BAAO.

[@Azuetallica]

WOW! Brilliant song... love how it ALL unfolds.

[@imabjorkman4022]

Awesome lyrics, amazing music

[@curtcobain4]

my feels, dear god

[@pearlvampirexkitty]

I try to like as many positive comments as possible. Consider it a gesture of compassion- someone cares.

[@alvarooLC]

This really needs a music video !!

[@professorfizz6910]

Hi I forgot this stuff existed until I found my old band tees. 🖤

[@iatechimes]

Fucking onions, stay away from me

[@msLoli6]

I see they've added a more raw and mellow sound to their new album, I approve this

[@Pw00212634]

This song, holy shit. Perfect man.

[@SoggyBagelz]

Oh my god this song is beautiful

[@cxnnxr_99]

I always scream the chorus the first time it hits

[@Wintuhify]

amazing amazing goosebumps whole song

[@thejuando1799]

Wow, had no idea these guys had less intense songs, but this surprised me! Amazing tune!

[@AZ-pt7rx]

Missing these moments 😔💔

[@magisterki3568]

2019 visit. Strong lyrucs

[@offffffffffer]

I'm gonna listen the shit out of this album. I love it.

[@cobysmama]

those fucking cleans holy shit they're perfect

[@TheeCapN]

We are all homeless in one way or another Whether we've lost ourselves to lust Inflamed passions for things desired; forgotten the other Wandering aimlessly, in love with something that will only collect dust Or perhaps we've been led into the wilderness by some radiant lover, just to be left out in the cold A distant memory, and the warmth of home What are we then to do? 'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another There was truth and dignity in that oath Can there be any hope for their retention, in its breaking? That even while being disavowed, we recognize humanity We have all made mistakes, And G-d, I've made mistakes But my mistakes haven't made me Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed And spring up into a towering, mighty oak? We've been led into the wilderness by some radiant lover, just to be left in the cold A distant memory, the warmth of home 'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another We've all made mistakes, every last one of us And just because we've told a lie, can we not still grow to be honest? Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed And spring up into a towering, mighty oak? Thrown off kilter None of us would have thought We'd be who we are now When we were still little Eyes wide to possibility Who could have known That we'd witness such depravity

[@dropdeadXs]

P E R F E C T !

[@calebhicks773]

i've made mistakes but my mistakes haven't made me.............there's a reason i got this as my first tattoo

[@sayfianricardo1074]

"The Poets Cry For More" We are all homeless in one way or another Whether we've lost ourselves to lust Inflamed passions for things desired; forgotten the other Wandering aimlessly, in love with something that will only collect dust Or perhaps we've been led into the wilderness by some radiant lover, just to be left out in the cold A distant memory, and the warmth of home What are we then to do? 'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another There was truth and dignity in that oath Can there be any hope for their retention, in its breaking? That even while being disavowed, we recognize humanity We have all made mistakes, And G-d, I've made mistakes But my mistakes haven't made me Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed And spring up into a towering, mighty oak? We've been led into the wilderness by some radiant lover, just to be left in the cold A distant memory, the warmth of home 'Cause in the heat of bliss, we swore we would never love another We've all made mistakes, every last one of us And just because we've told a lie, can we not still grow to be honest? Oh fallen acorn, lost and alone Can you still be kissed by fire, give up your seed And spring up into a towering, mighty oak? Thrown off kilter None of us would have thought We'd be who we are now When we were still little Eyes wide to possibility Who could have known That we'd witness such depravity

[@williamrobinson8758]

Don't rage on me. But am I the only one who thought Jeremy McKinnon was singing there for a second when the cleans first picked up?

[@immaterialsoph]

yeeeeah i agree aha

[@bradjamesedwards]

sorry, but not even close

[@weareoceans27]

Definitely ahahahah

[@devonskaggs8539]

Same dude! haha

[@californiadreamin29]

Oh my god no I totally did for like .02 seconds

[@serenadeceli]

Yessss

[@pendulumofficial6934]

This song is currently saving my life especially now when all of my family has disowned me and I'm sitting up on a cliff and the song is saving me from myself

[@MajorArlene]

you guys do not disappoint. this is so perfect.

[@jessicaharvey8668]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh .

[@MasonFries]

00:00 - 3:29 pure fire

[@xeionFF7]

I wish this song was more than 3:29! UK listening whilst studying Psychology :) Peace to all

[@Itsbigpitch]

How can you concentrate on anything else while listening to BAAO? lol props to you man, I have a hard time remembering to breathe when I get into their songs.

[@blankhotline1731]

❤❤❤❤

[@TronDerezzed08]

Any perspectives on the meaning of this awesome song? Got this one on repeat and I'm still not tired of it!

[@MarcoTilburg]

eargasm...

[@amberclifton7591]

Mat sent me here

[@axellegionful]

beginning totally reminded me of Listener. I swore I thought it was Dan.

[@TheOnlyLoneSolja]

Getting a Listener vibe here. I don't mind.

[@mattg5461]

Yeah, they said in an interview Listener was a big influence to them ;)

[@Dizzamn]

Exactly what I thought when I first heard it!

[@londonhardcorekid]

To my ears in sounds less of a listener vibe and more like he just completely ripped off listener's style and that kind of weird groove that Dan always speaks in. It sounded like he was literally just trying to sound exactly like him.

[@TRIHAYWBFRFYH]

They should just tour together. then we shall see.

[@rohmazement]

First lyric of the chorus: "Whoa swallowed an acorn"

[@rohmazement]

It was a joke :P a lame one but a joke none the less.

[@ryancaldwell5197]

Lmao

[@natschaefer1044]

Then the last line "a towering Mario"

[@MasterPoolPepin]

Love it :(

[@Friendswiththemoon]

Fucking bloody perfect man.

[@mariahwatson1769]

My best friend has been going back and forth between deciding to hang himself tonight and there's fucking nothing I can do about it because he's hundreds of miles away.... All I can do is talk to him as best and least obtrusively as I can. I'm so scared. He told me to listen to this song. So I did.... and then, I told him it's not too late to spring up into a towering, mighty oak. I hope it's not too late.

[@mariahwatson1769]

clyf I know it is.

[@worldsawayx]

+Mariah Watson Did your friend stay safe?

[@handshakes76]

+clyf - CSGO Edits depression is not always a temporary problem...

[@ctuhulhudat]

I hope he's doing okay now. He's lucky to have a friend who cares like you.

[@madpropsgaming6939]

is he okay

[@pualplup]

He sounds like Markplier lol

[@Misfit_95]

Hahaha!

[@MannequinFate]

This is entirely compelling.

[@dayfornothingmhc1858]

fuckin awesome guys

[@TheErick8905]

Fucking loving it, my fav band by far.

[@SmokeGoneDead]

Fucking yes!!

[@user-xt1zf4zv4h]

VA Warped tour 2015)

[@supernaturaltrash7559]

This is so fucking beautiful

[@xByFrozT]

Fucking love it.

[@SwedensFine]

Can someone explain why they write God as "G-d" to me? I don't know a whole lot about these guys other than what I saw them play at warp tour this year. Also what Joel's talking about in this piece.

[@ubik-sama5349]

+Mind.Body.Soul Music It derives from the name of their first album i believe, the album is titled "Dear G-d".

[@mtabby8791]

Mentioning God in today's society it like a bad word to people nowadays.

[@StephenRants]

Clean vocals sound like Jonny Craig.

[@wannabighug7264]

" Being As An Ocean " adamdır ..

[@onure31]

Being As A Ocean adam mıdır ?

[@wannabighug7264]

Aksini iddia eden adam mıdır?

[@Footballizawesome]

Am I the only one that thinks this kinda sounds like Alexisonfire?

[@attilaequalssex]

yes

[@vv9341]

I definitely see Alexisonfire now that you mention it.

[@natschaefer1044]

AOF doesn't have spoken word sections though (apart from a couple of songs off their first album)

[@kevinreece7437]

the chorus is amazing... but what is the kissed by fire reference?

[@Mindartcreativity]

The narrator is wondering if he can still grow up into something big, what he was meant to be, despite his past mistakes. Kissed by fire may be a reference to the sunlight shining on the acorn to make it grow, the light of God shining on the narrator to give him strength. That's my understanding :)

[@kevinreece7437]

+davecoreproductions after doing some digging the kissed by fire reference mean to be lucky. so i came to it being lost and alone but no matter how bad things may be they can turn out great.

[@joshuagoodsell9330]

Some types of trees release pods that when engulfed in a forest fire, release their seeds. The ashes after a fire are fertile grounds for those seeds. In this way, the tree comes back from destruction. Powerful stuff.

[@fennywise__391]

💀💀💀❤❤

[@PeacekeepersNC]

I swear the influence of listener bleeds from this song.

[@tomjackson9200]

Wish the cleans weren't as whiney. Makes an already perfect sound into awesome, with some fallout boy.

[@Itsbigpitch]

Agreed.

[@kennethwilliams5230]

Signaling or pacifing the homelessness will lead to gruesome endorsement of having your hair on fire burning with the others who keep their distant on all that's unknown and it's towering by the oath!

[@Whitebow33]

Why do you block the "o" out of God?

[@grace5204]

i'd love to hear Twenty One Pilots do a cover of this

[@Pineappleonpizza723]

Grace Gibson top are good, but they can't cover this song, it's so good with two voices^^

[@wonderalbert]

who's watching this is 2018?

[@Breenvdalfa]

me encanta me encanta me encanta ૮(꒦ິཅ꒦ິ)ა

[@Zephr238]

the Guitar they put in this omg I jizz Jk

[@camjones9710]

Not as raw as dear g-d seemed to of lost what I liked so much about them on their previous effort on this new ablumn . More of generic sound

[@rockhardstoner]

Everything about the song's great...except the chorus, I think it ruins the song

[@alexbaribeault]

*especially the chorus (For me)

[@mikennapastion791]

The poem is great but please stop omg

[@midwestemxn]

I don't like the clean vocalist. I liked Joel's cleans better.

[@APE_FIST]

me too. he sounds whiny

[@APE_FIST]

the new guy not joel

[@HaloStation9]

Mac Cavanah He isn't new. He's new to doing cleans for BAAO but I think he's always been the guitarist and just recently did cleans on this record. He does a pretty decent job on Lexquisite Douleur.

[@Humr666]

Chris Hailey He IS new, they used to have a different one. This guy (Michael McGough) used to be in The Elijah and he joined BAAO and recorded How We Both Wondrously Perish with them. The guitars even sound a lot different than they did on Dear G-d.

[@HaloStation9]

I didn't know that I knew he looked familiar and the way the guitars sound differently in this album is they had someone come in and help them make it even more you know amazing.