Ebb Tide
Eternal Embrace: Neil Diamond's Ebb Tide Love Story
Lyrics
First the tide rushes in
Describes the initial rush of the tide.
Plants a kiss on the shore
Compares the tide to planting a kiss on the shore, possibly signifying a tender and affectionate gesture.
Then rolls out to sea
Highlights the tide rolling back out to sea.
And the sea is very still once more
Suggests a calm and still sea after the tide has retreated.
So I rush to your side
Expresses a sense of urgency in rushing to be with someone.
Like the oncoming tide
Compares the speaker's approach to the oncoming tide, symbolizing a powerful and inevitable force.
With one burning thought
Conveys a burning thought or desire as the speaker approaches.
Will your arms open wide
Ponders whether the person's arms will open wide, indicating a longing for acceptance and embrace.
At last we're face to face
Describes the moment of finally being face to face with the person.
And as we kiss through an embrace
Portrays a kiss happening within an embrace.
I can tell
Suggests an ability to discern or understand something significant.
I can feel
Conveys the speaker's ability to feel emotions deeply.
You are love
Declares the person as love, a profound and central emotion.
You are really mine
Affirms a possessive and intimate connection, stating that the person truly belongs to the speaker.
In the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Describes being at peace in different situations (rain, dark, sun), implying that the love is constant.
Like the tide at its ebb
Compares the speaker's state to the tide at its ebb, suggesting a sense of tranquility and fulfillment.
I'm at peace in the web
Expresses a feeling of peace within the metaphorical web of the person's arms, emphasizing security and comfort.
Of your arms
Reiterates the idea of finding peace and security in the embrace of the person.
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