The song "Brooklyn Ferry" by Holy Hive is based on a poem by Walt Whitman called "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry." The lyrics describe the awe-inspiring beauty of the river and the sky as the narrator crosses the East River on a ferry boat from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The imagery of the river, hills, and clouds creates a sense of wonder and connectedness to the natural world. The song also touches on the idea that the narrator is one of many people on the ferry, all sharing this experience together. The line "I'll believe in crowd I was one of the crowd" suggests a sense of unity and shared identity among the passengers. As the ferry moves across the water, the lyrics reference the ebb and flow of the tide and the movement of the current. The narrator acknowledges that they are not alone in their journey, and that there are others around them who are also being carried along by the same forces. Overall, "Brooklyn Ferry" is a contemplative, introspective song that celebrates the beauty of nature and the shared human experience of moving through the world.
