Riptide
Sick Puppies Lyrics

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You all hate your children
They're too fat to feed
You're on medication
Taking pills to sleep
I think I'm doing just fine
Compared to what you've been doing
I won't get vaccinated
Insurance costs too much

You think you're so persuasive
But I'm not giving up
Saving my life
It's not what you're doing

I, I won't justify
The way I live my life
'Cause I'm the one livin' it
Feelin' it, tastin' it
And you're just wasting your time
Trying to throw me a line
When you're the one drowning
I like where I'm at on my back
Floating down in my own riptide
The water is fine

I like to step on cracks
I go against the odds
You think my world is flat
Do I turn you on?
Maybe, yeah I'm wrong
But I like where I'm going
I leave when others stay
I never re-decide
I don't mind if you wait
But I don't waste my time
Crazy is just fine
'Cause I like where I'm going

I, I won't justify
The way I live my life
'Cause I'm the one livin' it
Feelin' it, tastin' it
And you're just wasting your time
Trying to throw me a line
When you're the one drowning
I like where I'm at on my back
Floating down in my own riptide
The water is fine

I remember when it used to be easy
I remember when it wasn't so hard
I remember when it used to be easy
I remember when, I remember when

I, I didn't have to justify
The way I live my life
'Cause I'm the one livin' it
Feelin' it, tastin' it
And you're just wasting your time
Trying to throw me a line
When you're the one drowning
I like where I'm at on my back
Floating down in my own riptide
The water is fine

I remember when it used to be easy
I remember when it wasn't so hard

I remember when it used to be easy
I remember when, I remember when

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Riptide by Sick Puppies seem to be a response to societal pressures and expectations placed on individuals. The first verse criticizes those who complain about their responsibilities, particularly the care of their children, and the singer contrasts this with their own self-sufficiency. They also contradict the common belief that vaccination is necessary, likely indicating a distrust in mainstream medicine or authority.

The chorus conveys the central message of the song, that the singer is content with their choices and uninterested in conforming to outside opinions. They refuse to justify or explain themselves, as they see no need to prove their worth to others. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer stating that they enjoy unconventional practices and reject popular beliefs. The song concludes with a reflection on simpler times, reminiscing on when life was straightforward.

In summary, Riptide is a song about individualism and rejecting societal expectations, encouraging listeners to prioritize their own happiness above external pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

You all hate your children
You have a negative view towards your own offspring

They're too fat to feed
Your children are overweight making it difficult to provide for them

You're on medication
You're taking prescription drugs for various reasons

Taking pills to sleep
You're using medication to help you sleep

I think I'm doing just fine
The singer believes they're doing well in life

Compared to what you've been doing
In comparison to the listener's life, the singer thinks they're doing better

I won't get vaccinated
The singer chooses not to receive vaccinations

Insurance costs too much
Insurance is viewed as too expensive

You think you're so persuasive
The listener believes they can convince the singer to change their views

But I'm not giving up
The singer has no intention of changing their mind

Saving my life
The singer is taking action to improve their life

It's not what you're doing
The singer believes they're making positive changes without the input of the listener

I, I won't justify
The singer won't explain themselves

The way I live my life
The singer lives their life on their own terms

'Cause I'm the one livin' it
The singer is the one experiencing their life

Feelin' it, tastin' it
The singer is actively participating in their own life

And you're just wasting your time
The listener's attempts to convince the singer are futile

Trying to throw me a line
The listener is trying to help the singer but failing

When you're the one drowning
The listener is struggling with their own issues

I like where I'm at on my back
The singer enjoys where they are in life, even if it means floating in their own problems

Floating down in my own riptide
The singer is carried by their own personal struggles

The water is fine
The singer is content where they are, despite their issues

I like to step on cracks
The singer enjoys defying conventional wisdom

I go against the odds
The singer takes risks and does things they aren't expected to do

You think my world is flat
The listener has a negative view towards the singer's perspective

Do I turn you on?
The singer wonders if their unconventional behavior attracts or intimidates the listener

Maybe, yeah I'm wrong
The singer acknowledges they might be wrong in some aspects

But I like where I'm going
Despite being wrong sometimes, the singer is happy with their direction in life

I leave when others stay
The singer doesn't follow the crowd and goes against the norm

I never re-decide
The singer is decisive and sticks to their choices

I don't mind if you wait
The singer doesn't care if the listener disagrees and waits for the singer to change their mind

But I don't waste my time
The singer won't spend their time trying to convince the listener

Crazy is just fine
The singer embraces their different approach to life and is okay with their quirks

'Cause I like where I'm going
The singer is happy with their unconventional path

I remember when it used to be easy
The singer reminisces about a time when life was simpler

I remember when it wasn't so hard
The singer reminisces about a time when life wasn't as difficult

I, I didn't have to justify
The singer didn't have to explain themselves in the past

The way I live my life
The singer has always lived their life on their own terms