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Arcade Ocean is the latest project from Vienna-based artist and writer Ingo Frühwirt. Drawing inspiration from the classic retro games and synthesizer music of the 80s, Arcade Ocean is a nostalgic and dreamy journey into the past.
Ingo has a long history of singing and playing in various bands before branching out into the world of synth-music. With Arcade Ocean, he sought to create something that was both familiar and new, blending his love for the classic sounds of a long gone decade with a fresh perspective. The result is a dreamy, synthesized journey down memory lane, featuring pulsing beats and melodies that transport listeners back in time.
'Perfect Paradise' is a nostalgic Synthwave track that captures the feeling of being unable to let go of a loved one, even if it's causing you pain. The song's dreamy, 80s-inspired sound sets the stage for a journey through the inner workings of a heart torn between love and self-preservation. As the synths wash over you, you can't help but feel the emotional weight of the artist's struggle, making 'Perfect Paradise' a powerful and poignant listen.
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lyrics
[LYRICS]
Cold calling for remedy
I’m coming up like a dream machine
A thousand places you’d rather be
Than with me
Souls tied up in our shell
Feelings deep like a wishing well
This should feel like heaven
But it burns like hell
No dopamine, but walls of steel
I wasn’t ready for this toxic wheel
I try to be to true to myself but I can’t
I swear to let go but then I do it again because
When I look into your eyes
I see perfect
Try to be to true to myself but I can’t
I swear to let go but then I do it again because
When I look into your eyes
I see perfect paradise
Blurred lines, fake chemistry
Are we lovers or enemies
Eyes tightly closed
Hard to see you with me
Mind trapped in voodoo spells
Hearts beating in their cell
You’re afraid of missing out
But you’re not missing me
No dopamine, but walls of steel
I wasn’t ready for this toxic wheel
I try to be to true to myself but I can’t
I swear to let go but then I do it again because
When I look into your eyes
I see perfect
I try to be to true to myself but I can’t
I swear to let go but then I do it again because
When I look into your eyes
I see perfect paradise
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credits
released February 17, 2023
Written by: Ingo Frühwirt
Produced by Ingo Frühwirt (Arcade Ocean)
supported by 18 fans who also own “Perfect Paradise”
What a beautiful album!! 💗
i've been somewhat in a limbo this past year with synthwave. but this album has awaken me to the genre again! The flow and atmosphere is exactly what i needed. 😊 Adrianna
