Ocean Drive

The lyrics comfort someone who has been hurt in a relationship. At first, the speaker recognizes the other person’s sadness and suggests that holding tightly to painful emotions can make things worse. The mood then turns hopeful: although the person feels low now, the speaker believes brighter days will come and offers the idea of moving forward together.

Several images express this change. “Black and blue” suggests being badly hurt, most likely emotionally here, while “high and dry” means being left without help or care. The repeated image of the sun shining stands for hope and the possibility of feeling happy again. “Ocean Drive” seems to represent a place or state of escape and renewal, though the lyrics do not explain exactly what it means.

The reassurance is warm, but it may also simplify the person’s pain. Saying that the situation is “not so serious” could be an attempt to help them feel better, or it could sound as if their hurt is being brushed aside. The song leaves open whether Ocean Drive is a real destination, a shared dream, or simply a symbol of a fresh start.