I think the song is also about accepting death to a degree. The ocean stands for the enormous and unstoppable force of death, and just accepting it. The person will never be alone in death because of all the people that have died before and will die after. The Ocean in ocean machine represents the giant, inescapable force of life and things people cannot control (e.g. death). It's turbulent and unpredictable and is an analog for one's life. Accepting the will of the ocean is going along with life instead of trying to resist it.
I agree with the second meaning of persistance and hope for the future. Running away from your problems won't stop them, because life is too powerful.
I think the song is also about accepting death to a degree. The ocean stands for the enormous and unstoppable force of death, and just accepting it. The person will never be alone in death because of all the people that have died before and will die after. The Ocean in ocean machine represents the giant, inescapable force of life and things people cannot control (e.g. death). It's turbulent and unpredictable and is an analog for one's life. Accepting the will of the ocean is going along with life instead of trying to resist it.
I agree with the second meaning of persistance and hope for the future. Running away from your problems won't stop them, because life is too powerful.