Tidal Waves
All Time Low Lyrics
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So I know I'm right on track
It's hard for me to make amends
When you stab me in the back
Sail it on to another sorry shore
Talking shit, say I'm your filthy little, filthy little
Like I just happen to be in the right place right time
Just settle down
I earned my place with the tidal waves
I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
I called my name as I crashed the gates
Still I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
Why don't you think before you speak?
'Cause you don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
Tell me how you really feel
Write it on the bathroom wall
If anyone was watching
I know you'd say nothing at all
Treading water, yeah, you're angry and you're bored
But I'm sick of this, I'm just your filthy little, filthy little
Like I just happen to be at the right place right time
Oh, would you settle down?
I earned my place with the tidal waves
I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
I called my name as I crashed the gates
Still I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
Why don't you think before you speak?
'Cause you don't know me at all
Spread your lies like fireflies
In a wild hot summer, trying to pull me under
You sharpen words to use like knives
When you lose your colour, there'll be nothing left
I earned my place with the tidal waves
I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
I called my name as I crashed the gates
Still I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
Why don't you think before you speak?
'Cause you don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
The song Tidal Waves by All Time Low portrays someone who has been betrayed and hurt by those close to them. The first verse talks about how this person keeps falling on their face and finding it hard to make amends because they feel stabbed in the back. The second verse asks that people think before they speak because they do not know the singer at all. The bridge talks about someone spreading lies to negatively affect the singer, and how they persist even when there is nothing left to say.
The chorus talks about how the singer has earned their place with the tidal waves, meaning that they have gone through tough times and come out stronger. However, they still cannot shake the feeling that something is amiss. They call their name as they crash the gates, suggesting that they are fighting back against those who have hurt them. The line "still I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right" perfectly captures the lingering unease that comes from being betrayed.
In conclusion, Tidal Waves is a song about betrayal, hurt, and resilience. It paints a picture of someone who has gone through a tough time and come out the other side stronger, but still grappling with the effects of being hurt by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling on my face again
I keep making mistakes
So I know I'm right on track
Making mistakes is a part of life
It's hard for me to make amends
It's difficult to apologize
When you stab me in the back
When you betray my trust
Sail it on to another sorry shore
Take your negativity somewhere else
Talking shit, say I'm your filthy little, filthy little
Insulting me with derogatory language
Like I just happen to be in the right place right time
As if my success is just luck
Just settle down
Calm down
I earned my place with the tidal waves
I achieved my success through hard work
I can't escape this feeling that something ain't right
I feel like something is wrong
I called my name as I crashed the gates
I made my presence known
Why don't you think before you speak?
Consider your words before you say them
'Cause you don't know me at all
You don't truly understand me
Tell me how you really feel
Be honest with me
Write it on the bathroom wall
Express yourself freely
If anyone was watching
If anyone was paying attention
I know you'd say nothing at all
You would keep quiet
Treading water, yeah, you're angry and you're bored
You're stuck and frustrated
But I'm sick of this, I'm just your filthy little, filthy little
I'm tired of being insulted
Like I just happen to be at the right place right time
As if my success is just luck
Oh, would you settle down?
Calm down
Spread your lies like fireflies
Spread your false stories like luminous insects
In a wild hot summer, trying to pull me under
In a difficult time, trying to bring me down
You sharpen words to use like knives
You choose hurtful words to intentionally harm me
When you lose your colour, there'll be nothing left
When you lose what makes you unique, you'll be empty inside
You don't know me at all
You don't truly understand me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON WILCOX, JOHN FELDMANN, ALEX GASKARTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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wearenothingbutpawns AND hE'S SORRY !
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@rosiegaskarth7602
I love when Mark sings... "Tell me how you really feel, write it on the bathroom wall. If anyone was watching, I know you'd say nothing at all..." this song gives me goosebumps.
@IsabelLopez-ow2th
I am going to write that on a bathroom wall 😃😃😃
@aspasiz
Mark Hoppus' voice makes the hairs on my arms stand up
@fuzzygiraffesocks
+Huemad there's no correct way to describe feelings.