Classic Western songs about the sea: recommended popular tracks
The sea, so beloved that it’s often called the “mother ocean,” can at times be terrifying as well—it’s a vast presence in our lives.
From the cheerful image of summer vacations to the fierce waves that evoke the harshness of winter, the sea has long been a source of inspiration and a theme for many artists.
In this article, we’ve picked out famous hits, popular tracks, and hidden gems in Western music that center on the theme of the sea!
You’ll find not only songs that sing directly about the ocean, but also tracks about passionate seaside romances and songs that use the sea as a metaphor—we’ve researched from a wide range of angles, so you just might discover an unexpected classic.
Enjoy!
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Classic Western songs about the sea. Recommended popular tracks (91–100)
Across the SeaWeezer
Across the Sea by the American rock band Weezer is a song that frontman Rivers Cuomo wrote after receiving a fan letter from a Japanese girl.
It appears on their second album, Pinkerton, released in 1996.
Its appeal lies in the emotional melody and the poignant lyrics about a girl he doesn’t know who lives far away.
Why not give it a listen and let your thoughts drift to the countries across the ocean and the people who live there?
In conclusion
It turned out to be a very intriguing selection, as it shows how the tone of the music and the way lyrics are written can vary completely depending on each artist’s perspective, sensibility, and taste—even when the theme is the sea.
Rather than songs that sing directly about the ocean, many use it as a metaphor or entrust their emotions and messages to it.
So be sure to check them out with a Japanese translation in hand!