Lyrics
Crashing waves of the ocean
Reference to the powerful and unpredictable nature of the ocean.
Where's my son where's my son
Anxiety and worry about the location of the speaker's son.
There's a fierce tide rolling in
Indication of a dangerous and forceful tidal movement.
Staring through the blazing son
Gazing into the intense sunlight, possibly expressing searching or confusion.
Where'd you run where'd you run
Questioning the whereabouts of someone, likely the son.
There's a fierce tide rolling in
Reiteration of the impending threat from a strong tide.
There's a thief in the water
Introduction of a metaphorical "thief in the water," symbolizing danger.
Just waiting to pull you below
The thief in the water is ready to submerge and trap individuals.
Stay near you sons and daughters
Advising to stay close to one's children, implying protection.
His grip won't let you go
Assurance that the thief's grip is relentless and won't release its victims.
A father ain't meant to bury his son
Expressing the unnatural pain of a father burying his own son.
An innocent life was stolen
Indication of an innocent life taken, possibly by the relentless tide.
By a fierce tide rolling in
Reiteration of the fierce and threatening tide.
Careful where you're wandering
Caution about being mindful of one's surroundings.
The water is a lion's den
Metaphorically describing the water as a dangerous place, likening it to a lion's den.
There's a fierce tide rolling in
Reiteration of the imminent danger from the powerful tide.
There's a thief in the water
Reintroduction of the metaphorical "thief in the water."
Just waiting to pull you below
Emphasizing the waiting danger of being pulled below the water's surface.
Stay near you sons and daughters
Reiteration of the advice to stay close to one's children for safety.
His grip won't let you go
Reassurance that the grip of the water's thief is unrelenting.
He won't let you go he won't let you go
Repetition emphasizing the thief's unwavering grip and control over its victims.
He won't let you go he won't let you go
-He won't let you go he won't let you go
-He won't let you go he won't
-There's a thief in the water
Repetition of the warning about the thief in the water and the persistent danger.
Just waiting to pull you below
-Stay near you sons and daughters
-His grip won't let you go
-There's a thief in the water
Continued emphasis on the inescapable grip of the water's thief.
Just waiting to pull you below
-Stay near you sons and daughters
-His grip won't let you go
-Stay near you sons and daughters
Final reminder to stay close to one's children as the thief's grip persists.
His grip won't let you go
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