Edge of the Ocean
Ivy
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There's a place I dream about Where the sun never goes out. And the sky is deep and blue. Won't you take me there with you. Oh, we can begin again. Shed our skin, let the sun shine in. At the edge of the ocean We can start over again. Shaa lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah Shaa lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah There's a world I've always known Somewhere far away from home When I close my eyes I see All the space and mystery Ohhh, we can begin again Shed our skin, let the sun shine in At the edge of the ocean We can start over again Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah Oh, we can begin again Shed our skin, let the sun shine in At the edge of the ocean We can start over again At the edge of the ocean We can start over again Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah lah lah lah lah Sha lah lah Sha lah lah
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Written by: ADAM L. SCHLESINGER, ANDY CHASE, DOMINIQUE DURAND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Edge of the Ocean" is featured in Ivy's second studio album, "Long Distance," which was released in the year 2000.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 160 on the Billboard 200 album chart and number 16 on the Heatseekers chart.
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GenreThe song is classified as indie pop – a genre that differentiates itself from mainstream pop music and has a unique and independent approach.
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Critical Reception"Edge of the Ocean" received favorable reviews from music critics who praised the song's catchy lyrics and distinctive pop sound.
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TV AppearancesThe song's popularity led to its feature in various television series such as "Roswell," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Off Centre."
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Different VersionsThere are several different versions of "Edge Of The Ocean." The most well-known version is the "Duotone Mix," which was used in most TV show soundtracks.
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Song ThemeThe song has a soothing, somewhat melancholic feel, with a theme revolving around escape and renewal.
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Songwriting CreditLike most of Ivy's songs, "Edge of the Ocean" was written by band members Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger, and Andy Chase.
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Music VideoThe band released a music video for the song which was directed by Adam Levite.
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Recognition"Edge of the Ocean" is considered one of Ivy's signature songs, and is often recognized as the band's breakout hit.
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Loss of a Band MemberAdam Schlesinger, one of the principal writers of the song, sadly passed away in 2020 from complications related to COVID-19.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's low-key status, they have performed "Edge of the Ocean" in numerous live performances.
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LicensingThe song has been licensed for use in different advertising campaigns, including a campaign for the telecom company AT&T.
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Critical Production NotesCritics have mentioned the soft, whispery vocals and dream-like state of the song as being its unique production attributes.
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Review QuotesAccording to AllMusic's Doug Stone, the song is "a clean, crisp washing machine of sound, on no sleep."
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