Tide
Embracing Life's Bounty: A Celebration of Joy and Gratitude
Lyrics
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
The natural ebb and flow of life or circumstances, symbolized by the tide, is emphasized.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
The repetition underscores the cyclical nature of events, possibly implying the inevitability of change.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Continued emphasis on the recurring theme of life's constant movement, akin to the tide.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Reiteration of the idea of life's rhythm and the unstoppable force of time.
Love, friends and family
The singer reflects on the positive influences of love, friends, and family in their life.
Have been so good to me
Expressing gratitude for the positive impact of love, friendship, and family relationships.
Wine, food and flattery
Mentions the positive experiences derived from wine, food, and flattery.
Have been so good to me
Acknowledging the goodness received from indulging in pleasurable aspects of life.
Little by little 'n a lot by a lot
Encourages appreciating life's blessings, both small and large, gradually accumulating happiness.
Let's be happy with what we've got
Promoting contentment with one's current state and possessions.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Reiterating the ongoing nature of life represented by the rolling tide.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Repetition emphasizes the constant presence of life's cycles and changes.
Life, and fantasies
Reflecting on the positivity found in life and imaginative pursuits.
Have been so good to me
Expressing gratitude for the goodness derived from life and personal fantasies.
Cars, hats and pussy cats
Listing material possessions like cars, hats, and cats that have brought joy.
Have been so good to me
Acknowledging the positive impact of material possessions on the singer's life.
Little by little 'n a lot by a lot
Encourages appreciating both small and significant aspects of life for cumulative happiness.
Let's be happy with what we've got
Reiterating the theme of contentment with what one possesses.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Continuing the analogy of life as a tide, emphasizing its inevitability.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Repetition reinforces the idea of life's continuous, rhythmic flow.
Because ya know you can't take it with you
Underlining the transient nature of material possessions, emphasizing their impermanence.
Because ya know you can't take it with you
Repeating the idea that one cannot take material possessions with them after death.
Because ya know you can't take it with you
Emphasizing the futility of accumulating material wealth beyond life.
Because ya know you can't take it with you
Reiteration of the notion that material possessions are not carried into the afterlife.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Returning to the metaphor of the tide, symbolizing the ongoing nature of life.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Repetition signifies the perpetual movement and change inherent in life.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Continued emphasis on the cyclical and unstoppable nature of life's progression.
Tide rolling in, tide rolling in
Concluding with the image of the tide rolling in, reinforcing the theme of life's constant motion.
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