Discover the story of the song > The Ocean – Against Me

The protagonist wishes that heaven could be found in the ocean because it is carried all around the world by currents and reaches places where the sun's light has never been. The ocean is mixed with algae and coral and is experienced by creatures like sharks and dolphins, as well as by tourists on boats and beaches. The water eventually makes its way through different sources like lakes, rivers, and pipes before it can be drunk by people, especially children. The protagonist believes that if she could have chosen, she would have liked to be a woman named Laura, just like her mother wanted. She imagines living with an honest husband and having two children, spending time together at the beach. They would feel loved without having to say it and enjoy the soothing ocean air at night. The song ends with a repeated chant about an ocean in the protagonist's soul.