Sam Fender - Wild Grey Ocean -

: A key part of the story involves "good time friends"—those who were only around for the fun but vanished during a family crisis. Specifically, Fender laments how these friends failed to support him when his brother, Liam, was "jumped" and severely injured.

"Wild Grey Ocean" is a deeply personal, nostalgic song by Sam Fender that serves as a "coming-of-age story". Recorded during the sessions for his second album, Seventeen Going Under , the track explores the heavy atmosphere of his teenage years in the seaside town of North Shields. The Core Narrative Sam Fender - Wild Grey Ocean

: Although it didn't make the standard cut for Seventeen Going Under , it was released as a lead single for the Live Deluxe Edition on October 25, 2022. : A key part of the story involves