(Vocals - Male folk, deep, warm, soft male vocal, slightly deep, relaxed behind-the-beat delivery, intimate low-register singing, effortless conversational phrasing, soulful and earthy tone, subtle breathiness, understated emotion, slightly lazy drawl, natural imperfections, close-mic vocal, never overly polished or theatrical.) [Verse 1] Paddling out with the sun in my eyes, Watching the sets as they roll and rise. Salt on my lips and the morning sky, Pick the right one and let it fly. [Chorus] I’m in the blue, I’m in the blue, Drop down the face as the wave pulls through. The lip throws over, I disappear, Just me and the ocean, nothing else here. [Verse 2] The wall stands up and I drop in low, Set my line and feel the whole thing flow. The lip throws over, I tuck right inside, Flying through the hollow with the ocean at my side. [Chorus] I’m in the blue, I’m in the blue, Drop down the face as the wave pulls through. The lip throws over, I disappear, Just me and the ocean, nothing else here. [Bridge] Then I lose my line and the whole thing breaks, Board goes flying as the whitewater shakes. Tumbled and spun till I don't know which way, Hold my breath and let the ocean have its way. [Final Chorus] I’m in the blue, I’m in the blue, Back on my board with a better view. One wipeout down, but I’m paddling through, Another set is coming — I’m chasing it down. [Outro] Sun in my eyes and salt on my skin, Paddle back out and wait for the next one in. The ocean knocks you down, then sets you free, And I’ll keep coming back — that's where I want to be.
