Songs About The Sea

Updated September 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About The Sea? We promise you'll find some new tunes. We wrote about 25 of the best ones.

Atlantis by Seafret

From the album, Tell Me It's Real (Expanded Edition), released on January 29, 2016

The song "Atlantis" by Seafret is a haunting ballad about lost love and the sunken city of Atlantis. The production features ethereal vocals, atmospheric guitar work, and a driving drum beat. The song builds to a dramatic climax, before fading out on a note of hope and nostalgia.

Stick Season by Noah Kahan

From the album, Stick Season, released on July 8, 2022

"Stick Season" is a song by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. The song was written by Kahan and produced by Mike Mogis. It was released on November 10, 2017, as the lead single from Kahan's debut studio album, Busyhead (2018). "Stick Season" is a folk-pop song with influences of country and indie rock. The song is about the feeling of being stuck in a rut and struggling to find a way out. Kahan's lyrics are introspective and vulnerable, and he delivers them in a delicate, emotive vocal performance. The song's production is sparse and intimate, featuring only acoustic guitar, piano, and drums.

m y . l i f e (with 21 Savage & Morray) by J. Cole

From the album, The Off-Season, released on May 14, 2021

"m y . l i f e (with 21 Savage & Morray)" is a song by J. Cole, featuring 21 Savage and Morray. It was released on May 14, 2021, as the lead single from Cole's upcoming sixth studio album, The Off-Season. The song was produced by Cole and T-Minus.

Wellerman - Sea Shanty by Nathan Evans

From the album, Wellerman (Sea Shanty), released on January 21, 2021

The song "Wellerman - Sea Shanty" is a cover of a traditional Scottish sea shanty by Nathan Evans. The song was released on January 22, 2021, as a single by Evans and production company Sea Shanty. The song was recorded in a single take with no overdubs.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) by Stevie Wonder

From the album, Signed, Sealed And Delivered, released on August 7, 1970

The song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder was released on July 28, 1970, as a single from his album "Up-Tight". The song was written by Wonder, Lee Garrett, and Lula Mae Hardaway, and produced by Wonder and Henry Cosby. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won Wonder a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

The Search by NF

From the album, The Search, released on July 26, 2019

The Search is a song by NF off of his album The Search. The song is about NF's struggles with anxiety and depression, and how he turns to God for help. The song features a gospel choir and NF's rap verses. The production is handled by NF and Tommee Profitt.

Beware by Big Sean

From the album, Hall Of Fame (Deluxe), released on January 1, 2013

"Beware" is a song by American rapper Big Sean, featuring vocals from Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko. It was released on September 4, 2013, as the third single from Sean's second studio album Hall of Fame (2013). The song was produced by Key Wane and Mike Will Made It.

Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season by Andy Williams

From the album, The Andy Williams Christmas Album, released on November 24, 1963

"Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season" is a song performed by American singer Andy Williams. It was written by Irving Berlin and released in 1963 as a single. The song peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song was produced by Robert Mersey.

Sea, Swallow Me by Cocteau Twins

From the album, The Moon and the Melodies, released on November 10, 1986

"Sea, Swallow Me" is a song by the British alternative rock band Cocteau Twins, released on their fifth studio album Heaven or Las Vegas in 1990. The track features ethereal, dreamy soundscapes, with lead vocalist Elizabeth Fraser's breathy, wordless vocals providing the main focus of the song. The track was produced by Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie, with additional production provided by Mark Freegard. It features guitar and bass by Guthrie, and drums by Simon Phillips. The song was recorded and mixed at the Courtyard Studio in Oxfordshire.

Season Of The Witch by Lana Del Rey

From the album, Season Of The Witch (From The Motion Picture "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark"), released on August 9, 2019

"Season of the Witch" is a song from Lana Del Rey's album, Born to Die. The song was written and produced by Lana Del Rey and Emile Haynie. It features additional production from Jeff Bhasker and additional instruments by Jonny Hopkins. The song features a slow, atmospheric and spaced-out beat, combined with Lana Del Rey's sultry and haunting vocals. The lyrics explore themes of love, heartbreak, and the passage of time as the seasons change. The song also features references to occultism and witchcraft. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 98. It also charted in France and the United Kingdom.

seaside_demo by SEB

From the album, seaside_demo, released on May 17, 2021

"Seaside Demo" is a song by SEB, a Swedish musician and producer. The track was released on April 22, 2021, and it is from his upcoming album. The track is a mid-tempo electro-pop track with a dreamy soundscape. The production is characterized by lush synth pads and a soft drumbeat, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and relaxation. The lyrics are about a person feeling at peace and contentment when listening to the sound of the sea, and letting the worries of life drift away. The track has been praised for its production value and unique sound. It has been called an "emotional dreamscape that takes the listener away to a tranquil place." It is a must-listen for fans of electronic music.

Sea Shanty Medley by Home Free

From the album, Sea Shanty Medley, released on March 19, 2021

Sea Shanty Medley is a song by the a cappella group Home Free. Released on October 9th, 2020, the medley features four popular sea shanty songs: "Drunken Sailor," "Leave Her Johnny," "Whiskey, Johnny," and "Haul Away Joe." The group also released a music video on YouTube to accompany the song. The song is produced by Adam Rupp, a member of Home Free, and co-produced by Tim Foust, another member. The track was recorded and mixed at The Music Shed in Nashville, TN by Adam Rupp and mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound in New York, NY.