High Tides
Navigating Life's Ebb and Flow: High Tides by Andy Wakeman
Lyrics
Down in the basement I heard you upstairs
Observing someone in a lower state or emotional place.
I went up to check and I saw you were there
Investigating the person's state and confirming their presence.
I called out your name but you didn't look up
Attempting to get the person's attention verbally.
I cried out to you but you didn't look up
Expressing desperation as attempts to connect are unsuccessful.
High tides wash over you
Metaphorical reference to overwhelming challenges or emotions.
High tides carry me anew
Feeling carried or affected by intense experiences.
Every day
Emphasizing the frequency of experiences.
Every day
Repetition for emphasis on the recurring nature of events.
I thought it was over but it happened again
Reflecting on the recurrence of a distressing situation.
You came in through the door like an old friend
Describing the familiar entrance of a recurring challenge.
You stayed for a while and then you left in a flash
Acknowledging the temporary presence of the challenge.
You stayed for a while and it ended like that
Highlighting the abrupt and unexpected end of the challenge.
High tides wash over you
Reiteration of overwhelming experiences or emotions.
High tides carry me anew
Continued impact or influence of intense experiences.
Oh, the water rising faster
Describing the escalation of a challenging situation.
All around you and me
Expressing the pervasive nature of challenges affecting everyone.
All the time
Emphasizing the constant presence of challenges.
All the time
Reiteration for emphasis on the enduring nature of challenges.
This isn't real life, it's only a dream
Acknowledging the surreal or dream-like quality of life.
But it couldn't feel more real to me
Contrasting the dream with a profound sense of reality.
And what can I do when a dream's all I have
Expressing helplessness when dreams are the only solace.
And what can I do when a dream's not enough
Questioning the sufficiency of dreams in coping with reality.
High tides wash over you
Reiteration of the overwhelming impact of challenges.
High tides carry me anew
Continued sense of being carried by intense experiences.
Every day
Highlighting the persistence of daily challenges.
Every day
Repetition for emphasis on the daily recurrence of challenges.
Every day
Emphasizing the daily nature of challenges.
Every day
Continued emphasis on the daily repetition of challenging experiences.
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