Astronaut In The Ocean

Masked Wolf's 'Astronaut In The Ocean' is a song that delves into the artist's personal experiences and struggles with finding his place in the world. The lyrics metaphorically compare the feeling of being out of one's element to an astronaut who's ended up in the ocean instead of space. This juxtaposition highlights a sense of isolation and disorientation, as being an astronaut in the ocean would be an unnatural and uncomfortable situation, much like the artist feels in his own life.

The song opens with a rhetorical question about understanding the experience of being 'down in the deep,' which can be interpreted as a state of deep introspection or depression. The 'mental freeze' mentioned in the chorus could refer to the feeling of being overwhelmed or numbed by one's own thoughts or the noise of the world. Masked Wolf uses the imagery of slowing down the chaos ('put that shit in slow motion') to convey taking control of and managing these overwhelming experiences.

Throughout the verses, Masked Wolf touches on themes of perseverance, self-belief, and the hustle of his career. Despite the challenges ('Fallin' out, in a drought'), he remains committed to his work and his unique path ('Even if I don't get paid for progression, I'ma get it'). The references to religion ('I believe in G-O-D') and rejecting superficiality ('don't believe in T-H-O-T') suggest a search for authenticity and meaning. The song's energetic beat and dynamic flow mirror the artist's determination to keep moving forward, like kinetic energy, despite feeling out of place or facing adversity.