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'Til I Die Lyrics
I'm a cork on the ocean
Floating over the raging sea
How deep is the ocean?
How deep is the ocean?
I lost my way
Hey hey hey
I'm a rock in a landslide
Rolling over the mountainside
How deep is the valley?
How deep is the valley?
It kills my soul
Hey hey hey
I'm a leaf on a windy day
Pretty soon I'll be blown away
How long will the wind blow?
How long will the wind blow?
Ohhhh
Until I die
Until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
Floating over the raging sea
How deep is the ocean?
How deep is the ocean?
I lost my way
Hey hey hey
Rolling over the mountainside
How deep is the valley?
How deep is the valley?
It kills my soul
Hey hey hey
Pretty soon I'll be blown away
How long will the wind blow?
How long will the wind blow?
Ohhhh
Until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
These things I'll be until I die
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incredible song...illustrates how small and insignificant one life is but also how powerful and important it can be.
This song tries to explain effectively what it feel to be on a free falling at a point of our life...a person disoriented or completed adrift from the world surrounding him..."a corck on the ocean... a leaf on a tree..a rock in a landslide".But I don't agree with "the swing king" considering this album "a dark and generally forgettable period of Beach Boys music",I love the "beach/surf & girls" world of the band but I also consider that an improved formula for "cash in"(most of the songs in the early teenage albums are fillers tha handle the same subject)so when the boys chose other arguments they blossomed albums like 20/20 - FRIENDS - sunflowers- smile -pet sounds and surf'up.
This is one of my top 5 BB songs. The harmonies just melt me, and Brian's expression of how small he felt is just wonderful. Hearing it live earlier this year was an all-time highlight.
haunting song
It's about Brian's life at the time and his suffering, how he was feeling around that time. He felt helpless; he was being forced to tour and write songs, he wasn't at the time in control of his life. The song relates how small he felt and how out of control his life was, it was a cry for help.
uhh what album is this on?
Surf's Up.
I agree that the harmonies, and reverb, are great, and make it a very haunting song. I personally don't listen to it because I stick to the fun and summertime music when it comes to the Beach Boys. "Til I Die" actually has a great production qualities for this rather dark and generally forgettable period of Beach Boys music.
You keep calling this era of Beach Boys music forgettable. Their fans and music critics alike considered the late 60's/early 70s their best era. The music is experimental and creative, with contributions from all of the Boys. This music was released during an era where it become "uncool" to like the Beach Boys, hence the lackluster sales.
You keep calling this era of Beach Boys music forgettable. Their fans and music critics alike considered the late 60's/early 70s their best era. The music is experimental and creative, with contributions from all of the Boys. This music was released during an era where it become "uncool" to like the Beach Boys, hence the lackluster sales.
Best version on Adult Child/landlocked boot. 7 mins of heaven. Get it if you can!!!
Stephen Desper's extended mix on Endless Harmony my be what you are referring to. If not: add it to the list!
Stephen Desper's extended mix on Endless Harmony my be what you are referring to. If not: add it to the list!
I totally empathize, Brian. Tired of my 48 years of anxiety and depression.