Ebb Tide
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
The lyrics of Billy Vaughn's Ebb Tide vividly depict the emotion of a lover who longs to be united with their beloved. The song opens with the image of the tide rushing in and planting a kiss on the shore, only to recede back to the sea, leaving it calm and quiet. This metaphor sets the tone for the song, as the singer personifies the tide, saying that they rush to their lover's side like the oncoming tide, with the burning thought of whether their arms will open wide. Finally, they meet face to face, and as they embrace and kiss, they know that their love is real and they are meant to be together. The imagery of being at peace in the web of their lover's arms is a powerful one, indicating the depth of their love and how it makes them feel complete.
The theme of nature, particularly the tide, is a recurring motif in the song. The tide is presented as a metaphor for the singer's emotions, which are strong, unpredictable, and enduring. The lyrics also suggest a sense of timelessness and infinity, as the tide keeps coming in and out, and the singer's love for their partner is portrayed as unending. The song's emotive melody and orchestral arrangement, which includes soaring violins and soft cymbals, add to the sense of romance and the grandeur of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
Just as the tide rushes in and kisses the shore with water, I rush to you.
Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
After the tide kisses the shore, it retreats back to the sea, leaving the water calm again.
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
In the same way the tide rushes in, I rush to your side with eagerness.
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
I'm eager to see if you will welcome me with open arms.
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
Finally, we're together and sharing an intimate moment.
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
I can sense the authenticity and love when I'm with you.
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
You belong to me no matter the weather, time of day, or circumstance.
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
Similar to the calmness that comes with low tide, I feel at ease and comforted in your arms.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Maxwell, Carl Sigman
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