The Tide is High
Riding the High Tide of Love: Unwavering Commitment in Cassandra Beck's Melody
Lyrics
The tide is high but I'm holding on
The speaker acknowledges challenges or difficulties ("the tide is high") but remains resilient and determined to persevere.
I'm gonna be your number one
Expresses the speaker's aspiration or desire to become the most important or favored person to someone else.
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
The speaker characterizes themselves as persistent and unwilling to easily give up.
Oh, no
An exclamation emphasizing the refusal to surrender easily.
It's not the things you do that tease and hurt me bad
Suggests that actions don't cause as much pain as the manner in which they are performed.
But it's the way you do the things you do to me
Highlights that the way the actions are carried out impacts the speaker significantly.
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
Reiterates the speaker's persistent nature and determination.
Oh, no
An emphatic refusal to easily give in to challenges.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Repeats the sentiment of facing adversity but holding steadfastly.
I'm gonna be your number one
Reiterates the desire to be the most important person to someone.
Number one
Emphasizes the aspiration to be the top priority.
Every girl wants you to be her man
Suggests that many women desire the same man, but the speaker is willing to wait for their chance.
But I'll wait my dear 'til it's my turn
Expresses patience and readiness to wait for their turn.
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
Reaffirms the speaker's refusal to easily give up in challenging situations.
Oh, no
An assertion of determination and resilience in the face of difficulties.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Restates the metaphor of facing difficulties but not giving up.
I'm gonna be your number one
Reiterates the desire and determination to be the primary focus of someone's attention.
Number one, number one
Emphasizes the aspiration to be the most important person to someone.
Every girl wants you to be her man
Similar to line 12, suggesting that many women desire the same man, but the speaker is willing to wait for their turn.
But I'll wait my dear 'til it's my turn
Reaffirms patience and readiness to wait for their chance.
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
Reiterates the speaker's persistence and determination in not giving up easily.
Oh, no
Asserts the refusal to surrender easily.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Repeats the metaphor of facing challenges but remaining resilient.
I'm gonna be your number one
Reiterates the desire and determination to be the top priority to someone.
Number one, number one
Emphasizes the aspiration to be the most important person to someone else.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Reaffirms the metaphor of facing difficulties but holding steadfastly.
I'm gonna be your number one
Restates the desire and determination to be the primary focus of someone's attention.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Reaffirms the determination to face challenges and not give up easily.
I'm gonna be your number one
Emphasizes the aspiration to be the most important person to someone.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Repeats the metaphor of facing difficulties but holding steadfastly.
I'm gonna be your number one.
Reiterates the desire and determination to be the top priority to someone.
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