Tide
Ebbing Reflections: The Unyielding Dance of Time and Tide
Lyrics
Time and tide wait for no one
Time and tide do not wait for anyone; they continue regardless of individual desires or circumstances.
Wait for no one
Emphasizes the idea that time and tide wait for no one, repeated for emphasis.
Wait for no one
-I was young when the water was rising
Reflects on a past experience where the narrator faced challenges (rising water) but managed to survive the turmoil.
But didn't drown
-Every tumbling wave capsizing
-Knocked me around
-That was the first time I learned that
Expresses a lesson learned from the challenging experience, emphasizing the unstoppable nature of time and tide.
Time and tide wait for no one
Reiterates the theme that time and tide do not wait for anyone, emphasizing their relentless and impartial nature.
Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-I got stuck when the water receded
Describes another challenging situation (getting stuck as the water receded) and the temptation to feel defeated but refrains from giving up.
Dropped in the sand
-It was tempting to read as defeated
-Throw up my hands
-But I was once more reminded
Highlights resilience and determination in the face of adversity, drawing on past experiences.
Time and tide wait for no one
Repeats the message that time and tide wait for no one, emphasizing the inevitability of their progression.
Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Staring out from the edge of erosion
Describes contemplation at the edge of erosion, reflecting on losses caused by the tide. Expresses reluctance to pursue what was lost.
At what the tide took back
-Floating off where the moon meets the ocean
-Whatever I lack, well I'm not swimming out after it
-Time and tide wait for no one
Repeatedly reinforces the central theme, underscoring the relentless nature of time and tide and the futility of resisting their flow.
Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Time and tide wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Time and tide wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Time and tide wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
-Time and tide wait for no one
Concludes with a final repetition of the message, leaving a lasting impression of the inevitability of time and tide.
Wait for no one
-Wait for no one
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