Story Behind The Song
Imagine swimming in an ocean of oil, where man has polluted the water to such an extent to where you can't exist anymore.
Song Description
Imagine swimming in an ocean of oil, where man has polluted the water to such an extent to where you can't exist anymore.
| Song Length |
2:44 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Fuming, Poignant |
Subject |
Garbage, Life |
| Similar Artists |
The Doors, Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Imagine swimming in the water
The sun is shining down
You're approaching a small island
You don't want to drown
Climb up to higher ground
In a moment you recover
So you start to leave
But you falter in the water
Oil on the beach
Two tankers sinking down
Exxon Valdez, BP pipeline
C.E.O.'s have soared
Record profits hold us hostage
Forged upon the sword
Arms trading peace for war
This is so you will remember
Oil on the beach
Has a very strange effect on
Everything you eat
No more oil on the beach
No more oil on the beach