Oceans and Streams
Black Keys · Attack and Release [2008]
With guilt that no man should carry
Heavy enough for me to get buried
I feel death on the road tonight
It's got me to where I wanna run and hide
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
These days I'm so slow
All these thoughts and no where to go
My aim used to be so true
And my world had a place in it just for you
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
Excuse me I gotta go
Can't stand to be here anymore, no
I'm sick and I gotta go to bed
If I stay here I'm better off dead
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
Heavy enough for me to get buried
I feel death on the road tonight
It's got me to where I wanna run and hide
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
These days I'm so slow
All these thoughts and no where to go
My aim used to be so true
And my world had a place in it just for you
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
Excuse me I gotta go
Can't stand to be here anymore, no
I'm sick and I gotta go to bed
If I stay here I'm better off dead
Oh I used to dream of oceans and streams
Flowing and growing strong
Where have all
Those days gone
Oceans and Streams
Released on the 2008 album Attack and Release, "Oceans and Streams" by The Black Keys serves as a quintessential example of the duo's signature blend of blues-rock and psychedelic rock. The track features Dan Auerbach's emotive vocals layered over a driving, distorted guitar riff that defines their sound during this prolific period. It captures the raw energy and melodic sensibility characteristic of their work in the late 2000s, drawing heavily from the blues tradition while incorporating modern production techniques. The song stands as a powerful piece within their discography, showcasing their ability to create anthemic tracks that resonate with fans of classic rock and alternative music.