The Tide Will Rise
Navigating Life's Ebb and Flow with Bruce Hornsby: The Tide Will Rise Meaning
Lyrics
Sometimes I get lucky
Sometimes, fortunate outcomes occur for me.
Most times I come up short
Most of the time, I face disappointment or fall short of expectations.
Got to pull up the lines
I need to retrieve the fishing lines.
Got to move around the bend
I must navigate around the bend or obstacles.
They say it's a dying breed
People claim it's a dying tradition or occupation.
They say it's going to disappear
They predict it will vanish.
Nothing I can do, oh but pull up the load again
I have no choice but to pull up the load (fish) once again.
The tide will rise
The natural cycle of highs and lows will continue.
And the tide will fall
Emphasizing the inevitability of ups and downs.
We'll be out on the water
We'll be on the water, engaged in our work, before sunrise.
Before the break of dawn
Highlighting the early start of the day's labor.
The tide will rise
The cycle of tides continues.
And the tide will fall
Reiterating the recurring pattern of rising and falling tides.
Oh, we'll be working on the water
We will be diligently working on the water.
When the long, long day is gone
Despite the challenges, we persist until the end of the day.
Full moon it was always best
A full moon is the most favorable time.
Keep a little and you sell the rest
Keep a portion and sell the surplus, living in anticipation of future harvests.
Living on hope that the seed is sown again
Relying on hope for the continuity of life and sustenance.
Red sky in the evening
A red sky in the evening signifies better times ahead.
Better times are coming up they say
Optimistic belief in improved circumstances.
Well, why do I feel like it's all coming to an end
Despite optimism, there's a sense of impending conclusion.
The tide will rise
Reiteration of the cyclical nature of rising and falling tides.
And the tide will fall
Emphasizing the inevitability of the tide's ebb and flow.
We'll be out on the water
We will be on the water, engaged in our work, before sunrise.
Before the break of dawn
Highlighting the early start of the day's labor.
The tide will rise
The cycle of tides continues.
And the tide will fall
Reiterating the recurring pattern of rising and falling tides.
Oh, we'll be working on the water
We will be diligently working on the water.
When the long, long day is gone
Despite the challenges, we persist until the end of the day.
When the seed is broken
When the potential for growth is shattered.
Nothing left to grow on
There is nothing left for future development.
When you lose the seed
After losing the opportunity for growth, it's challenging to recover.
It's hard to bring it on back
Once the opportunity is lost, it's difficult to regain.
Never bowed to no one
Never submitted to anyone, always followed my own path.
Always went my own way
Experienced breakdowns and setbacks, but I won't flee from challenges.
Broke down, run around, but I won't run away
Despite challenges, I confront them without running away.
And the tide will rise
Reassurance that the tide will rise again.
The tide will rise
Reiteration of the assurance that the tide will rise.
And the tide will fall
Emphasizing the inevitable fall of the tide.
We'll be out on the water
We'll be on the water, engaged in our work, before sunrise.
Before the break of dawn
Highlighting the early start of the day's labor.
The tide will rise
The cycle of tides continues.
And the tide will fall
Reiterating the recurring pattern of rising and falling tides.
Oh, we'll be working on the water
We will be diligently working on the water.
When the long, long day is gone
Despite the challenges, we persist until the end of the day.
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