It all started with Fireflies.
Now, after doing a bit of research on the group and the roots of their music, I am now officially an Owl City convert! And mind you, I'm not just a fan of the group itself, but I am so, shall I say, enthralled by Adam Young's genius behind every words in their songs. (FYI: Adam Young is Owl City's front man and songwriter.) I've downloaded all three albums and so far, I'm liking every song in it. For real! I used to be not so much into the electronic genre, but I'm definitely making an exception for this one. A friend, to whom I shared the Owl City madness with, once said that he was "dumbfounded" by the artist. I know that most of you would think that using words such as "enthralled" and "dumbfounded" may be too much of an overreaction, but I guess everyone's entitled to whatever ticks his or her passion for something, right? :)
So now I'm sharing my so-called weekend song - this has got to be my ultimate fave apart from the other excellent songs in the album. I've been playing this song over and over for the nth time and never seem to tire of hearing it's relaxed vibe and meaningful lyrics. It's the kind of song that makes me think of the beach, the sun, and quality fun time with anyone who's willing to indulge with me. The title of the song is The Saltwater Room (New Version) from their 2009 album Ocean Eyes.
I opened my eyes last night and saw you in the low light
Walking down by the bay on the shore
Staring up at the stars that aren't there anymore
I was feeling the night grow old and you were looking so cold
So like an introvert, I dreaw my over shirt
Around my arms and began to shiver violently
Before you happened to look and see the tunnels all around me
Running into the dark underground
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue: farewell
With your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time.
Can you believe that the crew has gone?
And they wouldn't let me sign on
All my islands have sunk in the deep,
And I can hardly relax or even oversleep
When I feel warm with your hand in mine
When we walk along the shoreline
I guess we'll never know why sparrows love the snow
We'll turn out all of the lights and set this ballroom aglow
So tell me darlin', do you wish we'd fall in love?
Yeah, all the time
All the time
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time
When we're apart what ever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When we're apart what ever are you thinking of?
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time
Oh, all the time
PS: The name 'Owl City' was actually taken from Adam Young's hometown in Owatonna, Minnesota, and that most of Young's compositions were the results of his insomnia. Cool!
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