Song Lyrics
Verse 1:
Beneath the silent surface, a thousand fathoms deep.
The Earth is showing tension, a secret it must keep.
Two plates are locked in battle, the Subduction is slow.
Pressure is bending, nowhere left to go.
Then the sudden slip, the ultimate release.
The vertical displacement finds a moment of peace.
The seafloor is springing, sending out the shock.
A column of water begins the deadly clock!
Pre-Chorus:
The wave is born wide, deceptively low and flat.
Traveling fast across the ocean, faster than all that.
A jet plane's speed in motion, from the epicenter wide.
Impossible to outrun, nowhere left to hide!
Chorus:
Tsunami!
From the horizon, the reckoning is here!
The energy is stacking, building walls of pure fear!
I am the ocean standing, defying all your charts.
My kinetic energy is tearing worlds apart!
The surge is overwhelming, the water starts to climb.
I am the ultimate force, defying space and time!
Verse 2:
Deep ocean wave, barely a ripple, a long wavelength span.
You see it coming, too late to make a plan.
As I enter the Shallow Water, my speed starts to decrease.
But my height is growing, finding no release.
The ocean floor is pushing, all the volume must stack.
That energy is folding—there is no turning back.
This is the final warning, a signal you must read:
The horizontal drop is a symptom of my speed!
Bridge:
Look at the shore now...
the water is draining away...
The reef is now exposed, beneath the light of day.
This massive Drawback is a vacuum I create,
The sea is retreating—don't mistake it for fate!
It's the warning!
The trough before the crest! Run now!
Test your speed against the rest!
Chorus:
Tsunami!
From the horizon, the reckoning is here!
The energy is stacking, building walls of pure fear!
I am the ocean standing, defying all your charts,
My kinetic energy is tearing worlds apart!
The surge is overwhelming, the water starts to climb,
I am the ultimate force, defying space and time!
Outro:
Energy released...
The wave keeps pushing...
Subduction complete.
About the song
Learn about the powerful forces behind tsunamis and ocean waves!
Understand how underwater earthquakes create massive tsunami waves that travel across oceans!
FAQs
What is a tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of powerful ocean waves usually caused by sudden seafloor movement, often from an underwater earthquake.
How is a tsunami different from a regular wave?
Wind waves mostly affect the ocean surface. A tsunami moves energy through a huge depth of water and can surge inland with great force.
Why can tsunamis be hard to see in deep water?
In deep ocean, tsunami waves can be spread far apart and may not look tall. Near shore, they slow down and pile up.
What natural warning signs should families know?
Strong coastal shaking, sudden ocean retreat, or a loud roar from the sea can be warning signs. Move to higher ground immediately.