THE OCEAN - Parabiosis - Official Video

Director/Director of Photography: Drew Storcks
VFX: Walker Stettinius & Drew Storcks
Drone Operator: Rafael Burgos

Special Thanks:
Tobin Oldach
Thisquietarmy
Neon Oasis Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Anne Raatz
Adria Puchalt
Michele Fuentes
Ryan Durocher
Wesley Negron
Sarah Cristina
Rafael Burgos
Justin Forrest
Daniel Johnson

[pelagicrecords]

PARABIOSIS LYRICS:

„Our task is not to rediscover nature but to remake it.“

release
revive
reverse
retire
the hearse
give grace
it’s tough to stay in shape

regenerative medicine
we’re so focused on extending our lifespan
we mustn’t want everything
we mustn’t want everything we can

methuselahs of depravity
obsessed with youth and longevity
we must embrace the brevity
for the only way to end eternal life is suicide

let it all begin
just another time
sweet dreams…
let it all begin again
and never ever learn from our mistakes
let it all begin

picture a world when anybody, anywhere
anytime can rebuild an entire organ
all the way from a stem cell and regenerate
on command any metabolic process
revert back to pluripotent cells
and halt for good the ageing process
overcome, bend the laws of nature
parabiosis

reverse the curse of ageing
regrowing hair and youthful skin
instant rejuvenation to a younger state
parabiosis

regrowing hair and youthful skin
instant regeneration to a healthy state
ambrosia for each and for everyone of us
fix any part as often as you must
any broken part

homo deus
by removing death
from our lives
how different has our world become?
we stay young ’til thy kingdom come

face death, effacing death
from our every day lives,
tell me just how clean have we become?
how safe have we become?
how bleak has it become?
how dead have we become?

this is our earthly kingdom
we’ve settled down here to stay
for we shall live forever and a day

replenish, recharge our batteries
eternal youth at our fingertips
we mustn’t want everything
we mustn’t want everything we can

the illusive promise of paradise
representing a denial of earthly life
is no longer projected into the heavens
it’s embedded within earthly life itself

[dantherad]

I watched this in the toilet at work because I couldn't wait until I got home. 100% worth it

[andreafigini]

It's incredible how this song is completely different from all of their precedent works, yet you hear it and it's instantly recognizable as a The Ocean song

[singulation]

Seeing this band live was truly incredible, one of the best performances I have ever seen!

[Herpusderpus]

The evolution of this band has been a real treat over the years. They’re always doing something new and it always works (for me, anyway). So excited for this release!

[htalp]

It's frightening where we are headed... all our efforts to make life beautiful may be what finally ends it.

[Useful-_-Idiot]

“Picture a world where anybody, anywhere, anytime can rebuild entire organ. All the way from a stem cell and regenerate on command any metabolic process. Revert back to pluripotent cells and halt for good the aging process. Overcome, bend the laws of nature, Parabiosis…” is the catchiest chorus ever 😅

[LVIIIR]

I've never heard of this band before. This song just randomly played on youtube and has now been on repeat. Time to explore their older stuff - can't wait! Thank you for this!

[dukaka]

I just feel so lucky to have found The Ocean when Anthropocentric came out. I thought I was happy with what music they had to offer back then. That being said, the catalogue that this band has manifested since then is honestly as high a standard as I can personally conceive. They set the bar and elevate every damn time.

[gensugamer]

Somehow youtube has switched my algorithm to music like this and i love it

[angryastronome]

Its been over a decade and I can never seem to be less fascinated by the ocean. What a killer concept, musical piece and heartful statement about our state of humanity.

[Yoshoggutha]

Extremely relevant lyrics. Humanity is collapsing inward on itself for sure. You guys are impeccable musicians. 🤘

[dennysmolina]

This one hurts getting old is not easy But it is a wonderful experience

[MrDivagation]

3:40 sounds like Steven Wilson, that would be a dream collab !

[sleeman]

Has quite a massive attack feel to the beginning. Love the whole thing. I don't understand how you improve upon perfection but you guys just keep on doing it!!!!

[thedevilofmetal]

I love this band’s music so much. It’s so grand and clean sounding even though there is a lot of energy and ferocity in the vocals

[markdorval]

Un...freaking...believable...

Nah. Who am I kidding? Perfection is totally believable from these guys.

[enzosvera]

"No cuentes el tiempo, sino tus transformaciones" - Alejandro Jodorwsky

[alc]

I remember just skimming through my metal section at the local record store and would randomly buy albums that caught my eye and would just put faith in the cover that it wouldn't disappoint me. One of those albums was Fluxion. Best buys of my life

[paulblackwood]

Never heard of them til I saw the guys supporting Karnivool at Glasgow a couple weeks ago. Big fan now.