Ocean Breathes Salty

Modest Mouse

About Ocean Breathes Salty

"Ocean Breathes Salty" is a song by American rock band Modest Mouse, released on August 23, 2004 as the second single from their fourth studio album Good News for People Who Love Bad News.


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Your body may be gone, I'm gonna carry you in.
In my head, in my heart, in my soul.
And maybe we'll get lucky and we'll both live again.
Well I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. Don't think so.

Well that is that and this is this.
You tell me what you want and I'll tell you what you get.
You get away from me. You get away from me.
Collected my belongings and I left the jail.
Well thanks for the time, I needed to think a spell.
I had to think awhile. I had to think awhile.

The ocean breathes salty, won't you carry it in?
In your head, in your mouth, in your soul.
And maybe we'll get lucky and we'll both grow old.
Well I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I hope so.

Well that is that and this is this.
You tell me what you want and I'll tell you what you get.
You get away from me. (You get away from me) You get away from me.
Collected my belongings and I left the jail.
Well thanks for the time, I needed to think a spell.
I had to think awhile. (I had to think awhile) I had to think awhile.

Well that is that and this is this.
Will you tell me what you saw and I'll tell you what you missed,
when the ocean met the sky. (You missed, you missed)
You missed when time and life shook hands and said goodbye. (You missed)
When the earth folded in on itself. (You missed)
And said "Good luck, for your sake I hope heaven and hell (You missed, you missed)
are really there, but I wouldn't hold my breath." (You missed, you missed)
You wasted life, why wouldn't you waste death? (You missed, you missed)
You wasted life, why wouldn't you waste death?

The ocean breathes salty, won't you carry it in?
In your head, in your mouth, in your soul.
The more we move ahead the more we're stuck in rewind.
Well I don't mind. I don't mind. How the hell could I mind?

Well that is that and this is this.
You tell me what you want and I'll tell you what you get.
You get away from me. (You get away from me) You get away from me.

Well that is that and this is this.
Will you tell me what you saw and I'll tell you what you missed,
when the ocean met the sky. (You missed, you missed)
You wasted life, why wouldn't you waste the afterlife?

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Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band who were formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, their lineup has centered around Brock, Green and Judy. Guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths) joined the band in May 2006, along with percussionist Joe Plummer (formerly of the Black Heart Procession) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, to work on the album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Guitarist Jim Fairchild joined the band in February 2009. Their name is derived from a passage from the Virginia Woolf story "The Mark on the Wall" which reads, "I wish I could hit upon … more »

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Written by: DANN GALLUCCI, ERIC JUDY, ISAAC BROCK

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16 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Ocean Breathes Salalty" is a song from Modest Mouse's fourth studio album, "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," released in 2004.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, showcasing their significant mainstream success.
Song Meaning
This song discusses mortality and the concept of life after death, reflective of Modest Mouse’s often existential themes.
Achievements
"Ocean Breathes Salty" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2005, cementing Modest Mouse's place in the mainstream rock pantheon.
Music Video
The music video of the song, directed by Chris Milk, features a crow that transforms into a boy. It is a surreal interpretation of the song's mortality themes.
Live Performances
The song is a staple of Modest Mouse's live shows, showcasing the band's diverse and energetic performances.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Ocean Breathes Salty" were written by the band's founder and frontman, Isaac Brock.
Influences
The song shows traceable influences from other indie rock contemporaries, yet maintains a distinct Modest Mouse sound.
Critical Response
Critics praised the song for its hauntingly beautiful melody and introspective lyrics.
Song Writing
"Ocean Breathes Salty" exemplifies the band's trademark style of incorporating philosophical questions into commercial-friendly pop-rock.
Record Label
The song was released under Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
Musical Style
"Ocean Breathes Salty" embodies Modest Mouse's signature sound that blends punk, folk, and pop elements.
Legacy
Even years after its release, "Ocean Breathes Salty" remains one of Modest Mouse’s most popular songs, continuing to garner millions of streams on various music platforms.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Ocean Breathes Salty," further cementing its reputation as a timeless piece.
Revival
In 2019, the song gained additional attention when it was featured in the soundtrack of the film "Mid90s."
Recording
The song was recorded in Sweet Tea, Oxford, Mississippi, and Audible Alchemy, Portland, Oregon.

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