Across The Sea
Weezer · Pinkerton [1996]
Who live in small city of Japan
You heard me on the radio
'Bout one year ago
And you wanted to know
All about me, and my hobbies
My favorite food and my birthday
(chorus)
Why are you so far away from me?
I need help and you're way across the sea
I could never touch you
I think it would be wrong
I've got your letter
You've got my song
They don't make stationary like this
where I'm from
So fragile
So refined
So I smell (so I smell)
And i lick (and I lick)
Your envelope and fall to little pieces every time
I wonder what clothes you wear to school
I wonder how you decorate your room
I wonder how you touch yourself
And curse myself for being across the sea
Chorus x1
At ten I shaved my head and tried to be a monk
I thought the older women would like me if I did
You see ma, I'm a good little boy (good little boy)
It's all your fault, momma It's all your fault
Goddamn, this business is getting lame
I gotta live on an island to find the juice
So you send, Me your love
From all around the world
As if I could live off words and dreams and a million screams
Oh, how I need a hand in mine to feel
Why are you so far away from me
Why are you so far away from me
I could never touch you, i think it would be wrong
I got your letter
You got my song
(i got your letter)
I got your letter, You got my song
Across The Sea
Weezer's "Across The Sea" serves as a pivotal track on their 1996 album Pinkerton, marking a significant departure from their earlier pop-punk sound toward a more introspective and experimental style. Recorded during a period of creative evolution, the song features the band's signature layered vocals and atmospheric production, reflecting the band's growing interest in diverse musical textures. Released in the mid-1990s, the recording aligns with the broader indie rock movement of the era, showcasing the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with deeper emotional resonance. The track remains a defining moment in Weezer's discography, illustrating their transition from teen idol status to respected artists capable of nuanced songwriting and sonic exploration.