You Say The Oceans Rising Like I Give A Shot is a verse from the song All Eyes on Me sung by Bo Burnham. The lyrics of the song are written by Bo Burnham.
You Say The Oceans Rising Like I Give A Shot Lyrics
[Chorus]
Get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seats
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
Get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seats
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
[Verse 1]
Are you feeling nervous? Are you having fun?
It’s almost over, it’s just begun
Don’t overthink this, look in my eye
Don’t be scared, don’t be shy
Come on in, the water’s fine
[Pre-Chorus]
We’re goin’ to go where everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody, oh
We’re goin’ to go where everybody knows
Everybody knows
[Chorus]
Get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
Ayy, come on, get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me, yeah, come on
Heads down, pray for me
Heads down now, pray for me
Get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
[Interlude]
You wanna hear a funny story?
So, uh, five years ago, I quit performing live comedy
Because I was beginning to have, uh, severe panic attacks while on stage
Which is not a great place to have them
So I, I quit, and I didn’t perform for five years
And I spent that time trying to improve myself mentally
And you know what? I did! I got better
I got so much better, in fact, that in January of 2020
I thought, “You know what? I should start performing again
I’ve been hiding from the world and I need to re-enter”
And then, the funniest thing happened
[Verse 2]
Are you feeling nervous? Are you having fun?
It’s almost over, it’s just begun
Don’t overthink this, look in my eye
Don’t be scared, don’t be shy
Come on in, the water’s fine
[Verse 3]
You say the ocean’s rising like I give a s^^t
You say the whole world’s ending, honey, it already did
You’re not gonna slow it, Heaven knows you tried
Got it? Good, now get inside
[Pre-Chorus]
We’re goin’ to go where everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
We’re goin’ to go where everybody knows
Everybody knows
[Chorus]
Come on, get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
Hey, come on, get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seats
All eyes on me, all eyes on me, yeah
Heads down, pray for me
Heads down now, pray for me
I said get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get up, get up
I’m talkin’ to you, get the f^^k up
[Chorus]
Get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
Ayy, f^^kin’ get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on out of your seat
All eyes on me, all eyes on me, yeah
Come on, heads down, pray for me
Heads down now, pray for me
I said get your f^^kin’ hands up
Get on—
All eyes on me, all eyes on me
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Song Credits
| Song | All Eyes on Me |
| Artist | Bo Burnham |
| Album | Inside |
| Writer | Bo Burnham |
| Producer | Bo Burnham |
About the Song
“All Eyes on Me” by Bo Burnham is a haunting and deeply reflective song that captures the emotional weight of performance, isolation, and modern life. Created during a time of global lockdown, the song feels intimate and vulnerable, like a quiet confession shared in the dark.
The lyrics explore the pressure of being seen, judged, and expected to perform, even when someone is struggling internally. Bo Burnham speaks about anxiety, mental exhaustion, and the feeling of being trapped between wanting connection and fearing exposure. There is a strong sense of conflict in the song, as if the performer is both inviting the audience in and pushing them away at the same time.
Musically, the song is slow, atmospheric, and almost hypnotic. The soft synths and steady rhythm create a dreamlike mood that pulls the listener inward. Burnham’s voice is calm and controlled, but beneath it is a clear emotional heaviness. He does not rush the song, allowing the silence and repetition to add meaning.
What makes “All Eyes on Me” especially powerful is its honesty. It does not try to offer easy answers or motivation. Instead, it sits with discomfort and uncertainty, reflecting how many people felt during that period of isolation. The song feels less like entertainment and more like shared understanding.
“All Eyes on Me” stands out because it blurs the line between performer and person. It challenges the idea of constant visibility and reminds listeners that behind every screen is a human being trying to cope. The song stays with you because it feels raw, thoughtful, and painfully real.