Rising Tide
Love's Tidal Mystery: Sam Carlson's Reflections on Risk and Passion
Lyrics
How could I forget you in that long black skirt
Reflecting on the memory of seeing someone in a distinctive outfit.
Knew you were trouble knew that I could get hurt
Aware of potential trouble and emotional pain but still engaged.
My momma raised me right not to be no fool
Guided by good upbringing, yet acting against that upbringing with this person.
But why with you then do I break all of my rules
Despite knowing better, breaking self-imposed rules in this relationship.
I don't know why
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about feelings/actions.
Come and go with the rising tide
Feeling swept along or influenced by external forces.
I don't know why
Reiteration of confusion or lack of understanding.
Come and go with the rising tide
Continued sense of being carried by external forces.
Yeah it's rising rising rising
Emphasizing the intensifying nature of the situation.
Up up up
Highlighting the upward movement of the tide.
I don't know why
Reiterating confusion or lack of comprehension.
Do you remember when we went for a moonlight swim
Recalling a past shared experience, possibly intimate or special.
Better or worse you know I dove right in
Regardless of circumstances, fully engaging in the experience.
A rising tide lifts every boat
Metaphorical reference to the positive impact of a rising tide on everything.
But why with you then am I struggling to float
Despite the positive surroundings, struggling with the relationship.
I don't know why...
Continued expression of confusion or lack of understanding.
One thing baby you better understand
Asserting commitment or intention to be with the person.
One way or another I'm gone be your man
Declaring determination to be involved with the person, no matter what.
Want to hold you close but you take your time
Expressing desire for closeness while acknowledging the partner's pace.
But better understand that you're always on my mind I don't know why
Stating the constant presence of thoughts about the person despite confusion.
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