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Sebadoh — Ocean
Album: Harmacy
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Released: 1996
Length: 2:40
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So you think you're in the middle of the ocean
Stranded on an island of your own?
Or stuck on the top of a mountain,
Either way you're gonna say you're all alone.

And I hesitate to say that you're a liar
I never tell the truth myself.
But I tried to chase you down and I got tired
So I'm leaving you to be with someone else.

'Cause you never wanna hook up in the middle
And I'd meet you there to talk if you would show
But you answer every question with a riddle
And refuse to even choose to let me go.

It used to be I'd tell you all my secrets
Giving you the credit you deserved
I guess you didn't care to lose or keep it
And we never quite connected from the first.

And I wish I had a way to make it better
To rearrange the world and make you smile.
But it's dumb to even think I had that power
And we haven't been that close in a while.

(guitar solo)

And I don't even wanna try to name it
Explain it for the one who couldn't care
'Cause all that matters is the way you choose to frame it...

I hesitate to say that you're a liar
I never tell the truth myself.
But I tried to chase you down and I got tired
So I'm leaving you to be with someone else.

'Cause you never wanna hook up in the middle
And I'd meet you there to talk if you would show.
But you answer every question with a riddle
And refuse to even choose to let me go.
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Erm.  PSD for me, sorry.
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Sebadoh is Hodabes backwards.
Posted 6 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 mikec09 wrote:
Kinda reminded me of "They Might Be Giants" . . . 

Which reminds me . . . this station is great, but would be greater if TMBG was played on occasion.  Something ("Birdhouse in Your Soul", etc.) besides "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)". 

 
John and John are from one of my fave towns in MA but I wish they would take singing lessons. 

Did not know these guys were from Northampton! Bought this song after hearing it here years ago. Hopefully they're just as good now that they've regrouped....

 
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
1st listen for me.  Never heard of them.  Thanks.
Posted 8 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Rock'n Beantown
 Image result for sebadoh boston
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
Excellent CD from start to finish.

 
agreed
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I am always amazed at the diversity shown here on RP - kudos!

I love Sebadoh - Lou & Jason write some amazing songs.
Posted 10 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Kinda reminded me of "They Might Be Giants" . . . 

Which reminds me . . . this station is great, but would be greater if TMBG was played on occasion.  Something ("Birdhouse in Your Soul", etc.) besides "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)". 
Posted 10 years ago by mikec09    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
Excellent CD from start to finish.
 

I found the finish to be considerably better than the start.
Posted 11 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
 old_shep wrote:
Chuck Berry followed by this?  Rock and roll is dead.
 
Rock 'n' roll is all growed up and playing instruments from all over the world.
Posted 11 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Excellent CD from start to finish.
Posted 11 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 garycha wrote:
Ghastly singing over a less than mediocre riff, propelling an altogether weak song.  Can't win them all but this one never stood a chance.
 
Ditto and in spades. Sounds of jackal retching!!
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
this is really annoying.
 

Hmmm.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Weezer.  I'm a sucker for the garage band sound.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Thrashy Trashy
Posted 12 years ago by TheMagus    [ Reply ]
Chuck Berry followed by this?  Rock and roll is dead.
Posted 12 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
Ghastly singing over a less than mediocre riff, propelling an altogether weak song.  Can't win them all but this one never stood a chance.
Posted 13 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
BAD BRAINS...?
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Smells like college....
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 suebee3 wrote:
Sebadoh Costello?
 
{#Yes}

Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
I thought the Monkees broke up.....  {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Papernapkin wrote:
Sing-songy.

Proclivities wrote:
That's a peculiar criticism of music.

///
roflmao!

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 nate917 wrote:
Not many songs fall between "ho hum" and "marginal," but this one definitely does.
 
That's easy. Don't pass GO and don't collect $200. Go straight to a '1'.

Posted 14 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Not many songs fall between "ho hum" and "marginal," but this one definitely does.
Posted 14 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Sing-songy.
  
That's a peculiar criticism of music.

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Manbird wrote:
Oh boy, I am really  really tired of hearing this tune. 
 

Me too....paiful riff, childish lyrics
Posted 14 years ago by Shouc    [ Reply ]
This song sounds like an 8yr old on the playground wrote it.
Posted 14 years ago by Shouc    [ Reply ]
This is one of my all time fav songs !!! Love  it !!!
Posted 14 years ago by sonyablake    [ Reply ]
This is a great CD. Some of Lou's best work.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Oh boy, I am really  really tired of hearing this tune. 
Posted 14 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
Sebadoh Costello?
Posted 14 years ago by suebee3    [ Reply ]
Cutish and Jangly. Ugh.
 {#Drummer} {#Eek} {#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Sing-songy.
 

in a tediously good way...ahhh, memories of philly's trocadero in the early 90's. 
Posted 14 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Sing-songy.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
At least it has a bridge where they stop that annoying melody
Posted 15 years ago by to_the_eleven    [ Reply ]
sebadoh - ahh the 90's!!!
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]

Reminds me of XTC. . . and that's a good thing. . .

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 spunkyboy62 wrote:
Power pop rules!
 
Indeed it does - and love the sound of this guitar.

Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was Cake. I mean that in a bad way. Is that a piece of lint on the carpet or...?
Posted 15 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
I just love Sebadoh....I can't seem to help myself....
Posted 15 years ago by dkeifer    [ Reply ]
 jjbix wrote:

If you like bubble gum pop rock . . . .

 
I do! I do!

Posted 15 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
this is really annoying.
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Power pop rules!
Posted 15 years ago by spunkyboy62    [ Reply ]
 Phlegmaticman wrote:
Great tune!
 
If you like bubble gum pop rock . . . .

Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Posted 15 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
andrewimft wrote:
This has a more early raw new wave sound like early Graham Parker and the Rumour, early Elvis Costello. I always loved that sound. You can dance to it, the guitars are great and the lyrics make you think, and it has a raw energy to it.
Yep, this is rock best heard in a club and, after a couple of beers, something to dance to.
Posted 16 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
This has a more early raw new wave sound like early Graham Parker and the Rumour, early Elvis Costello. I always loved that sound. You can dance to it, the guitars are great and the lyrics make you think, and it has a raw energy to it.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
ick wannabe punk with no soul. like greenday
Damn. We can't all be as cool as you.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
ick wannabe punk with no soul. like greenday
Facile observation with no connection to reality.
Posted 16 years ago by suddenchad    [ Reply ]
ick wannabe punk with no soul. like greenday
Posted 16 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
Yeah "Enouhg Enouhg"!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
7 for the album title. 0 for the music.
Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Love these guys! Would be great if the RP library had even more from "Bakesale." 8
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This band always makes me crave Nirvana. Enouhg of your happy crap, give me something dirty and depressing.
Posted 16 years ago by esotericderek    [ Reply ]
araujokrl wrote:
this song is still in my head, makin me chairbop
lol... chairbop
Posted 16 years ago by ntoll    [ Reply ]
please get back to intro asap. I like it and I want to hear it again. guitar is very cool IMO
Posted 16 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
Reminds me a bit of a more primitive Marshall Crenshaw.
hey - yeah!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
this song is still in my head, makin me chairbop
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Sad to say I've never heard any Sebadoh before. I've heard of them,though. I like this alot. Any suggestions on where to start with them CD wise?
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
warderblu wrote:
...Lou Barlow was shooting for. "Low Fi" nerd rock...
I'd say he nailed it then! Oof!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Just a straight-up, infectious tune.
What he said!
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
This is nice. Reminds me a bit of Big Star and/or Replacements.
Reminds me a bit of a more primitive Marshall Crenshaw. Hey, how about some Marshall Crenshaw?
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Dinosaur Jr would go nicely after this song (a little promotion of my upload on LRC right now). :D Bob
Posted 18 years ago by sccaflagger74    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by kaspur3    [ Reply ]
wow, I haven't listened to Sebadoh in a few years. Not that I don't like them, it's just that my CD collection is so huge and I'm constantly purchasing new music. I am going to go pull out my copy of Harmacy right now, because I always thought it was brilliant. Thank you RP for reminding me about this album! O, yeah, great song!
Posted 18 years ago by GoldenBoy    [ Reply ]
Whoa...a lot of the music sounds like Archers of Loaf off of their album, All the Nation's Airports.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Love Sebadoh! Last time I saw them was in October 2003... only Lou Barlow and Jason Loewenstein left.
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Lou Barlow Rocks
Posted 19 years ago by Keiger    [ Reply ]
A little elementary. But man, at least it's upbeat, straight-ahead rock w/a good hook. RP was putting me to sleep back there! Thank you for picking up the tempo.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
justlistening wrote:
Catchy, but kind of corny? cutsie? I don't know, can't put my finger on it.
That's exactly the sound Lou Barlow was shooting for. "Low Fi" nerd rock!!!! Check out their catalog it's very good!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
More Sebadoh, More Folk Implosion, More Lou Barlow!
Posted 19 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
8) like a modern-day Buddy Holly...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Catchy, but kind of corny? cutsie? I don't know, can't put my finger on it.
Posted 19 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Sort of cheeky. The guitars are a great hook. I would sing along if I knew the words.
Posted 19 years ago by Malc    [ Reply ]
Never heard of them, but I like this song!
Posted 20 years ago by AlonzoTheArmless    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love this song! I, too, miss Sebadoh.
Posted 20 years ago by tiara    [ Reply ]
i missed sebadoh?? damn!!! somebody upload some more, please!!
Posted 20 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
hey! my upload! love this band!
Posted 20 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
:bananabanger: Ahh... Memory Lane...
Posted 20 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Just a straight-up, infectious tune.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
This is nice. Reminds me a bit of Big Star and/or Replacements.
Posted 20 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Is anyone getting sea sick?
Posted 21 years ago by k2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mrrmaid1: sounds like a comercial jingle.
Well, i don't see anything wrong with that, given the genuine creativity in their/his other work. Everyone has to make a buck.
Posted 21 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]