Tide Is High
Riding the Wave of Love: The Deeper Meaning Behind 'Tide Is High'
Lyrics
The tide is high but I'm holding on
The speaker acknowledges challenges or difficulties ("tide is high") but expresses determination and resilience ("holding on").
I'm gonna be your number one
The speaker aspires to be a significant and special person in the listener's life, aiming to be their "number one."
I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh
The speaker characterizes themselves as persistent and unwilling to give up easily in the face of challenges.
It's not the things you do, that really hurts me bad
The speaker suggests that actions may not be as hurtful as the way those actions are carried out.
But it's the way you do the things, you do to me
Emphasis on the manner in which things are done to the speaker, possibly indicating the importance of consideration and care.
I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that no oh oh oh
Reiteration of the speaker's resilience and determination not to give up easily.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Reaffirmation of facing challenges ("tide is high") while maintaining resilience.
I'm gonna be your number one
Reiteration of the desire to be the listener's "number one."
Number one, number one
Further emphasis on being the listener's top priority.
Every man wants you to be his girl
Recognition that others desire the listener, but the speaker is willing to patiently wait for their turn.
But I'll wait my dear 'till it's my turn
Continuation of the speaker's patience and willingness to wait for a romantic opportunity.
I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh
Restatement of the speaker's persistence and unwillingness to give up easily.
Every man wants you to be his girl
Similar to lines 13 and 14, expressing that others desire the listener, but the speaker is patient in waiting for their chance.
But I'll wait my dear 'till it's my turn
Reiteration of the speaker's patience and commitment to waiting for a romantic opportunity.
I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh
Restatement of the speaker's persistence and determination not to give up easily.
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Reaffirmation of facing challenges ("tide is high") while holding on and being determined.
I'm gonna be your number one
Reiteration of the speaker's aspiration to be the listener's "number one."
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Repeat of the idea of facing challenges ("tide is high") while maintaining resilience.
I'm gonna be your number one
Repetition of the desire to be the listener's "number one."
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Reaffirmation of facing challenges ("tide is high") while holding on and being determined.
I'm gonna be your number one
Final repetition of the aspiration to be the listener's "number one."
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