Ocean Man

Ween

About Ocean Man

"Ocean Man" is a song by the American rock band Ween. It was released in 1997 as the second single from their sixth studio album The Mollusk. It was also released as the B-side to the earlier single "Mutilated Lips" on June 24, 1997. It is one of Ween's best-known songs, and has appeared on various film soundtracks and commercials since its release, most notably with The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004. The song has been performed live at various occasions, most notably Live in Chicago and Live at Stubb's.  


Year:
1997
2:07
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Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand 
Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip 
Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand 
Soaking up the thirst of the land 

Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement at the oberman 
Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth to the childlike man 
Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land 

Ocean man, ocean man 
Ocean man 

Ocean man, take me by the hand, lead me to the land that you understand 
Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe is a real trip 
Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand 
Soaking up the thirst of the land 

Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement at the oberman 
Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth to the childlike man 
Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand
Soaking up the thirst of the land 

Ocean man

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Ween

Ween was an American experimental rock band. They formed in 1984 in New Hope, Pennsylvania when central members Aaron Freeman (Gene Ween) and Mickey Melchiondo (Dean Ween) met in an eighth grade typing class. Ween has a large cult underground fanbase[citation needed] despite being less known in American pop music. The band's style is eclectic, and while they could generally be referred to as rock music, one of their defining tendencies has been experimentation with various styles incorporating a strong element of humor and absurdity. Both Gene and Dean are skilled multi-instrumentalists who overdubbed various instruments on their recordings, though they also record with the regular touring band. Gene is normally the lead vocalist and Dean the lead guitarist. … more »

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Written by: AARON FREEMAN, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, JR.

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Ocean Man" is a song by the American rock band Ween. It became one of their signature songs and was a massive hit, remaining popular today.
Album
The song was released as the eleventh song on their sixth studio album "The Mollusk" in 1997.
Genre
"The Mollusk" is categorized as a mix of "psychedelic pop", "psychedelic rock", and "art rock". This unique and eclectic mix of genres is reflected in "Ocean Man".
Commercial Performance
The song reached No. 23 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and is one of the band's most successful songs.
Usage in Media
"Ocean Man" was used in the closing credits of the 2004 animated movie "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie". It was also included in the movie's soundtrack.
Recognition
The song is widely popular and immediately recognizable due to its usage in the aforementioned movie, as well as in other media and internet memes.
Fan Interpretation
Some fans interpret "Ocean Man" as being from the perspective of a man at sea, contemplating life and his relation to the world around him.
Song Composition
"Ocean Man" features a catchy, repetitive melody with simple yet evocative lyrics. Its light-hearted and fun feel is evoked by instruments such as guitar, drums, and keyboard.
Creators
Ween is known for its eclectic mix of genres and sound styles. The band's two members, Gene and Dean Ween, together wrote and composed "Ocean Man".
Influence
"Ocean Man" has become a popular song to cover or remix, reflecting its influence in popular culture and music.

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