Owl City - Ocean Eyes (Lyric)

Owl City

Album : "OceanEyes" (2009)

"Fireflies"

You would not believe your eyes

If ten million fireflies

Lit up the world as I fell asleep

'Cause they'd fill the open air

And leave tear drops everywhere

You'd think me rude

But I would just stand and stare

I'd like to make myself believe

That planet Earth turns slowly

It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep

'Cause everything is never as it seems

'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs

From ten thousand lightning bugs

As they tried to teach me how to dance

A foxtrot above my head

A sock hop beneath my bed

The disco ball is just hanging by a thread

(Thread, thread...)

I'd like to make myself believe

That planet Earth turns slowly

It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep

'Cause everything is never as it seems

(When I fall asleep)

Leave my door open just a crack

(Please take me away from here)

'Cause I feel like such an insomniac

(Please take me away from here)

Why do I tire of counting sheep?

(Please take me away from here)

When I'm far too tired to fall asleep

(Ha-ha)

To ten million fireflies

I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes

I got misty eyes as they said farewell

(Said farewell)

But I'll know where several are

If my dreams get real bizarre

'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar

(Jar, jar, jar...)

[2x]

I'd like to make myself believe

That planet Earth turns slowly

It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep

'Cause everything is never as it seems

(When I fall asleep)

I'd like to make myself believe

That planet Earth turns slowly

It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep

Because my dreams are bursting at the seams

"Hot Air Balloon"

We wrote a prelude to our own fairytale.

And bought a parachute at a church rummage sale

And with a mean sewing machine and miles of thread

We sewed the day above L.A. in navy and red.

We round a racetrack through your mom's kitchen chairs

And fought the shadows back down your dark basement stairs.

I lit a match and let it catch to light up the room.

And then you yelled as we beheld an old maroon.

Hot air balloon

I'll be out of my mind

and you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.

So let's spend the afternoon

in a cold hot air balloon.

Leave your jacket behind.

Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.

I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.

la la la la la la

la la la la la la

We drank the great lakes like cold lemonade.

And both got stomach aches sprawled out in the shade.

So bored to death you held your breath and I tried not to yawn.

You make my frown turn upside down and now my worries are gone.

I'll be out of my mind

and you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.

So let's spend the afternoon

in a cold hot air balloon.

Leave your jacket behind

Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.

I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.

I'll be out of my mind

and you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.

So let's spend the afternoon

in a cold hot air balloon.

Leave your jacket behind

Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.

I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.

"Cave In"

Please take a long hard look

Through your text book 'cause I'm history

When I strap my helmet on I'll be long gone

'Cause I've been dying to leave

Yeah, I'll ride the range

And hide all my loose change in my bedroll

'Cause riding a dirt bike down a turn pike

Always takes its toll on me

I've had just about enough

Of quote "diamonds in the rough"

Because my backbone is paper thin

Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in

(I'll cave in, I'll cave in...)

If the bombs go off the sun will still be shining

(The sun will still be shining)

Because I've heard it said that

Every mushroom cloud has a silver lining

(Though I'm always undermining too deep to know)

Swallow a drop of gravel and blacktop

'Cause the road tastes like Wintergreen

The wind and the rain smell of oil and octane

Mixed with stale gasoline

I'll soak up the sound

Try to sleep on the wet ground

I'll get ten minutes give or take

'Cause I just don't foresee myself getting drowsy

When cold integrity keeps me wide awake

(Awake, awake, awake, awake...)

Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in

(Cave in, cave in, cave in, cave in...)

Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in

I'll keep my helmet on

Just in case my head caves in

(In case my head caves in)

'Cause if my thoughts collapse

Or my framework snaps

It'll make a mess like you wouldn't believe

Tie my handle bars to the stars

So I stay on track (so I stay on track)

And if my intentions stray I'll wrench them away

Then I'll take my leave and I won't even look back

I won't even look back

(Da da da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da daaa...)

"The Bird And The Worm"

If you're the bird

Whenever we pretend it's summer

Then I'm the worm

I know the part, it's such a bummer

But fair is fair

If my segments get separated

I'll scream

And you'll be there

Close your eyes

(Close my eyes)

Slide the cotton off of your shoulder

And feel the shine

(Feel the shine)

I'm hooked so toss me over

And cast a line

(Well, I'll try)

I'll throw a party and greet my undersea friends

(It depends)

As they arrive

(If they arrive)

You and I left our troubles far behind

(Troubles far behind)

But I still have just one more question on my mind

For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas

With friends like these, well,

Who needs enemies?

If I'm your boy

Let's take a shortcut we remember

And we'll enjoy

Picking apples in late September like

We've done for years

Then we'll take a long walk

Through the cornfield

And I'll kiss you

Between the ears

If you're my girl

Swirl me around your room with feeling

And as we twirl

The glow in the dark stars on your ceiling

Will shine for us

As love sweeps over the room

'Cause we tend to make

Each other blush

(you make me blush)

You and I left our troubles far behind

(Troubles far behind)

But I still have just one more question on my mind

For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas

With fronds like these, well,

Who needs anemones?

You're the bird, I'm the worm

And it's plain to see

That we were meant to be

We were meant to be

We were meant to be

(If you're the bird,

If you're the bird,

Then I'm the worm)

We were meant to be

"Umbrella Beach"

Stands and gears, oh how the daisies bloom

When chandeliers light up the engine room

Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain

There's an underwater Ferris wheel

where I found the missing link to this island chain

Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight

Where I disappear and hide

I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye

So I'll spread out my wings and fly

Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach

Hidden under umbrella beach

Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight

Where I disappear and hide

I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye

So I'll spread out my wings and fly

I'll spread my wings and fly

Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach

Hidden under umbrella beach

"Dental Care"

I brush my teeth, and look in the mirror

And laugh out loud as I'm beaming from ear to ear

I'd rather pick flowers, instead of fights

And rather than flaunt my style

I'd flash you a smile, of clean pearly whites

I've been to the dentist a thousand times so I know the drill

I smooth my hair, sit back in the chair

But somehow I still get the chills

"Have a seat" he says pleasantly

As he shakes my hand, and practically laughs at me

"Open up nice and wide" he says peering in

And with a smirk he says "Don't have a fit, this'll just pinch a bit"

As he tries not to grin

When hygienists leave on long vacations

That's when dentists scream and lose their patience

Talking only brings the toothaches on,

Because I say the stupidest things

So if my resolve goes South

I'll swallow my pride with an aspirin, and shut my mouth

Golf and alcohol don't mix

And that's why I don't drink and drive

Because, good grief I'd knock out my teeth,

And have to kiss my smile goodbye

I've been to the dentist a thousand times so I know the drill

I smooth my hair, sit back in the chair

But somehow I still get the chills

"Meteor Shower"

I can finally see that You're right there beside me

I am not my own, for I have been made new

Please don't let me go I desperately need You

I am not my own, for I have been made new

Please don't let me go I desperately need You

"The Tip Of The Iceberg"

Welcome back

Winter once again

And put on your warm fuzzy sweater

Cuz you'll feel much better when

The snowflakes fall

Gently to the ground

The temperature drops

And your shivers freeze all the rivers around

But I keep you warm

If speed's a pro

Inertia must be a con

Cuz the cold wind blows at precise rates

When I've got my ice skates on

If all the roads

Were paved with ice that wouldn't thaw or crack

I could skate from Maine to Nebraska

Then on to Alaska and back

Cuz you keep me warm

Peer over the edge

Can you see me?

Rivulets flow from your eyes

Paint runs from your mouth

Like a waterfall

And your lungs crystalize

I'll travel the sub-zero tundra

I'll brave glaciers and frozen lakes

And that's just the tip of the iceberg

I'll do whatever it takes

To change

Farewell powdery paradise

We'd rather skate on the finished ice

Fingers failed us before they froze

Frostbite bit down on all our toes

Snow drifts build up and enfold us

As we wait out this winter storm

So we snuggle close in the darkness

And keep each other so warm

"Tidal Wave"

I wish I could cross my arms, and cross your mind

Cause I believe you'd unfold your paper heart and wear it on your sleeve

All my life I wish I broke mirrors, instead of promises

Cause all I see, is a shattered conscience staring right back at me

I wish I had covered all my tracks completely cause I'm so afraid

Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel or just the train?

Lift your arms only heaven knows, where the danger grows

And it's safe to say there's a bright light up ahead and help is on the way

(Help is on the way, Help is on the way, Help is on the way...)

Help is on the way

I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity

Cause it came down like a tidal wave, and sorrow swept over me

Depression, please cut to the chase and cut a long story short

Oh please be done. How much longer can this drama afford to run?

Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties and breaks whatever doesn't bend

But sadly then, all my heavy hopes just pull me back down again

(Back down again, back down again, back down again...)

I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity

Cause it came down like a tidal wave, and sorrow swept over me

Then I was given grace and love, I was blind but now I can see

Cause I found a new hope from above, and courage swept over me

It hurts just to wake up, whenever you're wearing thin

Alone on the outside, so tired of looking in

The end is uncertain and I've never been so afraid

But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope

And that makes me feel brave

"Butterfly Wings"

If i was a raindrop

would you be my thunderstorm?

It's cold so surround me

With rain clouds to keep me warm

I feel like I'm falling

So darling don't let me go

The thought is appalling but should I slip away

Into the stormy sea will you remember me?

Asleep in a warm cocoon

We dream of lovely things

We're both gonna wake up soon

So we hope that tomorrow brings

Us our butterfly wings

If i was a grain of sand

Would you be Miami Beach

So dusty with starlight

Close your eyes and cuddle close to me

I'll try not to wake you

Or make a sound while you're dozing off

But in the night should the high tides sweep me away from you

Tell me again my dear will you be waiting here?

Whenever we leave the ground

And take to the sky

I'll smile as I'm gazing down

Cause I've always wonder why we won't need feathers to fly

"Rugs From Me To You"

Toupee or not toupee

That is the question

It refused to stay as it all turned grey;

William Shakespeare's receding hair

Please excuse the pun,

'It's hair today, gone tomorrow'

So be thankful

For what precious locks you have

Toupee or not toupee

That is the question

And by the way

I just gotta say

Thank the Lord I'm not going bald

And if I may quip

My curls and I

Are just like heaven

'Cause rest assured

There'll be no parting there

But should my head get bare like Friar Tuck

(Our chase to swallow)

It makes me smile

'Cause I know just what I'd do

Yeah if I had more wigs than I knew what to do with

I'd open a secondhand store

And if you ever went bald

You'd recall it

'Cause I'd cleverly call it

'Rugs From Me To You'

"Sunburn"

So there we were, back home from somewhere inside my head

Oh, bravely I fought off the monsters beneath her bed

Pillars of postwar books supported by frame of mind

While she memorized the pages that I tried to not hide behind

She took my hand in hers and whispered her love for me

The lantern died that night but we didn't need to see

Implying that she's the bee's knees and I am the cat's meow

It's funny how she recalls what I can't remember now

But when her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible

She gave me a heart attack just because she looked so adorable

We both put our sunblock on, played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn

Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn

I got a sunburn

So there we were out there, unaware of where we'd been

We kicked off our flipflops and swung from the rooftops again

It's awkward but I'll confess she's all I can think about

And it's funny how I recall what she can't remember now

But when her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible

She gave me a heart attack just because she looked so adorable

We both put our sunblock on, played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn

Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn

Oh, afterglow, look out below

We left a trail of dust behind

As we parted ways, she held my gaze

And left an imprint on my mind

I tried not to cry as we said goodbye

And hung the clouds above my town

But I shed a tear when she disappeared

Cause now I'm a stranger on the ground

When her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible

She gave me a heart attack

We both put our sunblock on, played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn

But she got a tan, and I got a sunburn

She got a tan, and I got a sunburn

Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn

"If My Heart Was A House"

You're the sky that I fell through

And I remember the view whenever I'm holding you

The sun hung from a string

Looking down on the world as it warmed over everything

Chills run down my spine as our fingers intwine

And your sighs harmonize with mine

Unmistakably I can still feel your heart

Beat fast when you dance with me

We got older and I should have known

(Do you feel alive?)

That I'd feel colder when I walk alone

(Oh, but you'll survive)

So I may as well ditch my dismay

(Bombs away... Bombs away...)

Circle me and the needle moves gracefully

Back and forth, if my heart was a compass you'd be North

Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall

Wherever you go, if my heart was a house you'd be home

It makes me smile because you said it best

I would clearly feel blessed if the sun rose up from the west

Flower balm perfume, all my clothes smell like you

Cause your favorite shade is navy blue

I walk slowly when I'm on my own

(Do you feel alive?)

Yeah, but frankly I still feel alone

(Oh, but you'll survive)

So I may as well ditch my dismay

(Bombs away... Bombs away...)

Circle me and the needle moves gracefully

Back and forth, if my heart was a compass you'd be North

Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall

Wherever you go, if my heart was a house you'd be home

If my heart was a house, you'd be home

"Strawberry Avalanche"

This is a world of dreams and reverie

Where I felt the stars explode around me

A grass blade flashed with a gleam as it slashed open a moonbeam

And I stared back breathlessly

As mountains of fruit tumbled out I barely had the chance to shout

Oh strawberry avalanche, crash over me

Staying awake that night was rather hard

Deep in a sleeping bag in your back yard

When we woke up buried alive

Beneath the fruity landslide

We both laughed hysterically

It could've been just another dream

But, I swear I heard you scream

Oh strawberry avalanche, crash over me

Oh, there's a citrus constellation in the galaxy

Scratched on the back of both my eyelids

That I've been dying to see

If you were a beautiful sound in the echoes all around

Then I'd be your harmony

And we'd sing along with the crowds

Beneath the candy coated clouds

Oh strawberry avalanche please crash over me

This is a world of dreams and reverie

Where I felt the stars explode around me

"The Saltwater Room"

(feat. Breanne Düren)

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 drew 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

But 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, darling, 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 whatever 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 whatever 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

"Hello Seattle"

Hello Seattle, I am a mountaineer

In the hills and highlands

I fall asleep in hospital parking lots

And awake in your mouth

Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray

Deep beneath the blue waves

I'll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound

And construct a summer home

Hello Seattle, I am the crescent moon

Shining down on your face

I will disguise myself as a sleeping pill

And descend inside of you

Hello Seattle, I am a cold seahorse

Feeling warm in your sand

I sing about the tide and the ocean surf

Rolling in the evening breeze

Hello Seattle, I am an albatross

On the docks and moored boats

I sail above your inlets and interstates

Through the rain and open wind

Hello Seattle, I am an old lighthouse

Throwing beams of bright lights

Red in the morning, blue in the evening sun

Taking heed for everyone

Hello Seattle, I am a mountaineer

In the hills and highlands

I fall asleep in hospital parking lots

Take me above your light

Carry me through the night

Hold me secure in flight

Sing me to sleep tonight

Take me above your light (Hello Seattle)

Carry me though the night (I am a mountaineer, in the hills and highlands)

Hold me secure in flight (I fall asleep in hospital)

Sing me to sleep tonight (parking lots, and awake in your house)