Discover the story of the song > Sea of Japan – Earl Greyhound

The lyrics are about a person (the protagonist) who is telling his romantic partner (she) to not hold back and to be proud of who she is. The protagonist talks about his own limit of only being able to handle one partner and asks for help from God. He also mentions a sea journey, waking up alone, and a voice asking for relief. He says that once something is given up, it's gone and talks about a moment of mercy for the Japanese sea. The protagonist does not understand his partner and says that he cannot control what she is saying to him. In the end, he asks his partner why she is doing this.