Read the full lyrics for Danny L Harle and Julia Michaels’ ‘Raft In The Sea.’ Perfect for singalongs and karaoke. Learn the song’s context on the ‘Cerulean’ album.
The lyrics for Danny L Harle and Julia Michaels’ ‘Raft In The Sea’ present a direct meditation on love, memory, and loss. Michaels, an American singer and songwriter renowned for her candid lyrical approach, uses the central metaphor of a raft adrift to convey a sense of fragile dependence and ultimate abandonment. The words examine the disorienting aftermath of a relationship, questioning the reality of the past and the loneliness of the present. Phrases like “How do I know if your love was a dream” and “Now just a memory” frame a narrative of retrospective doubt, a common thread in Michaels’ wider body of work, which often dissects personal vulnerability.
danny l harle, julia michaels cerulean
Listeners engaging with these lyrics for karaoke or singalongs will find a poignant, repetitive structure that emphasizes the song’s thematic core. The recurring lines “All those nights I wasted dancing in your eyes just to watch you leave” and the haunting call of “oh, hi” create a hypnotic, almost mantra-like quality. This repetition mirrors the cyclical nature of grief and recollection. The chorus solidifies the central image, with the subject’s voice becoming a spectral comfort that “sings me softly to sleep,” acknowledging that what was once “my everything” has now dissolved.
The lyrical context is enriched by the musical production of British artist Danny L Harle. His composition supports the text with layered, fluid synths that evoke the song’s titular sea, allowing Michaels’ vocal performance to sit at the forefront. This collaboration results in a track where the lyrics are not merely supported by the instrumentation but are essential to its emotional impact. For fans and new listeners alike, the words to ‘Raft In The Sea’ offer a clear window into the song’s heart, making it a compelling piece for personal connection and performance.
Produced by Danny L Harle
January14, 2026
13 songs, 15 minutes
℗ 2026 Danny L Harle under exclusive license to XL Recordings Ltd
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
How do I know if your love was a dream
Or were you really here with me?
My raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
Oh, all those nights I wasted dancing in your eyes
Just to watch you leave, just to watch you leave
Oh, hi, oh, hi
[Chorus]
And on some nights, I think I hear your voice, it sings me softly to sleep
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
Oh-oh-oh-oh, you are my everything
Now just a memory
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
[Verse 2]
Oh, is security a fantasy? Or did you just mean more to me?
Oh, hi, oh, hi, oh, hi
How could I have known that every step I helped you take was away from me?
Away from me, oh, hi, oh, hi
[Chorus]
But on some nights, I know I hear your voice, it sings me softly to sleep
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
Oh-oh-oh-oh, you are my everything
Now I’m just a memory
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
[Outro]
All those nights I wasted dancing in your eyes just to watch you leave
To watch you leave
And on some nights, I think I hear your voice, it sings me softly to sleep
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
All those nights I wasted dancing in your eyes just to watch you leave
Just to watch you leave, oh, hi, oh, hi
All those nights I wasted dancing in your eyes just to watch you leave
Just to watch you leave, oh, hi, oh, hi
And on some nights, I think I hear your voice, it sings me softly to sleep
Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, hi, oh, hi
Oh-oh-oh-oh, you are my everything
Now just a memory (Oh, my raft in the sea, oh, my raft in the sea)