Ciaran was… Read Full Bio ↴Ciaran McMeeken is a New Zealand based Singer-songwriter.
Ciaran was raised in Arrowtown, New Zealand, and has been playing music since he was 11 years old. After moving to Dunedin for secondary school, Ciaran started playing drums and then switched to guitar and singing a few years later. His introduction to music and his rapid development as a songwriter came at a surprise to those around him given that he does not come from a musical family.
Ciaran recently moved to Auckland to focus on his music, spending the last two years writing, recording and performing. His debut EP ‘The Valley’ caught the attention of acclaimed producer Greg Haver, who worked with Ciaran to produce the highly anticipated 'Screaming Man'.
Recently described by Australian music blog Ear To The Ground as “Adam Levine’s earthy, indie cousin” Ciaran’s honesty makes him stand apart from the pack, with both heartfelt lyrics and a smooth voice lending themselves perfectly to a strong emotional sound that is hard to ignore.
Taking inspiration from artists such as John Mayer, Bon Iver and Ben Harper, infusing elements of pop, folk and acoustic in his own sound, with an ever-growing fanbase and a genuine raw talent, Ciaran McMeeken is one to watch.
Ciaran's sophomore EP 'Screaming Man' is available to download now.
Official Website: www.ciaranmcmeeken.com
Tidal Wave
Ciaran mcmeeken Lyrics
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There′s a light to my lips and I let it flow through
Eyes roll back 'cause I leave myself behind
Fill my lungs to get lost in the sky, alright
Inhale red and exhale white
Let go of the yellow, give into the night
My eyes have grown to the size of the moon
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
Sun comes up and I feel like I could die
Every minute that passes feels like a lifetime
One thing I know that's sure to get me through
Is I'll do it all again tonight with you
The vibe is plenty and the energy is cool
A moment from reality is food for the soul
Let go of all your worry, let go of all your down
Lets go into the chorus, and let me hear you shout
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
All the breath escapes from my lungs
Now there′s nothing left, nowhere to run
And the end feels near, but you are here
And you take away my fear
And give me back the strength to lift me up
To lift me up
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can dance, like a tidal wave
We can laugh, the night away
We can breath, all the color in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
We can scream, until our voice gives in
The lyrics of "Tidal Wave" by Ciaran McMeeken describe a moment of pure ecstasy and liberation, brought on by the experience of dancing, laughing, and breathing in the company of someone special. The first two stanzas use colorful imagery to evoke the sensation of inhaling and exhaling different colors, which seems to represent a process of letting go of worries, fears, and inhibitions. The singer becomes lost in the moment, leaving his or her self behind and feeling as expansive and weightless as the sky. The chorus repeats the phrase "we can dance, like a tidal wave" as a way of emphasizing the overwhelming, immersive quality of the experience, which seems to be both shared and individual.
The third stanza introduces a note of melancholy, as the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of the moment and the passing of time. The rapid rhythm of the phrases ("sun comes up and I feel like I could die/every minute that passes feels like a lifetime") captures the vertiginous sense of being caught between euphoria and despair. Yet the chorus returns to offer a solution: by screaming, by dancing, by breathing, we can overcome our mortal limitations and extract the maximum amount of joy from the time we have. The final stanza presents a kind of epiphany, as the singer realizes that the source of his or her strength is the presence of the other person, who takes away the fear and gives back the will to live fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale green to exhale blue
Taking in positivity and exhaling negativity
There's a light to my lips and I let it flow through
Feeling the energy and letting it guide through the whole body
Eyes roll back 'cause I leave myself behind
Letting go of control and allowing oneself to be free
Fill my lungs to get lost in the sky, alright
Taking in deep breaths to feel alive and free
Inhale red and exhale white
Taking in passion and exhaling peace
Let go of the yellow, give into the night
Letting go of worries and embracing the moment
My eyes have grown to the size of the moon
Feeling larger than life and energetic
No, I won't be sleeping any time soon
Feeling too alive to even think of sleeping
We can dance, like a tidal wave
Enticing the partner to enjoy the moment like a wave
We can laugh, the night away
Having a carefree attitude full of laughter
We can breath, all the color in
Breathing in all the experience and happiness possible
We can scream, until our voice gives in
Expressing all your joy and happiness through screams
Sun comes up and I feel like I could die
Feeling exhausted but still vibrant
Every minute that passes feels like a lifetime
Enjoying every moment to the fullest
One thing I know that's sure to get me through
Knowing that your partner will help you through difficult times
Is I'll do it all again tonight with you
Excited to experience the moment again and again
The vibe is plenty and the energy is cool
The atmosphere is full of life and energy
A moment from reality is food for the soul
Taking a break from daily life is what is needed to rejuvenate oneself
Let go of all your worry, let go of all your down
Releasing all the negative feelings to truly enjoy the joyous moment
Lets go into the chorus, and let me hear you shout
Encouraging others to fully express themselves through the chorus
All the breath escapes from my lungs
Being so overwhelmed by the joy that it feels hard to breathe
Now there's nothing left, nowhere to run
Feeling fully immersed in the moment
And the end feels near, but you are here
Feeling that the joyful moment will soon end but grateful to have the partner by the side
And you take away my fear
Feeling safe and secure with the partner and hence free to enjoy the moment fully
And give me back the strength to lift me up
Rejuvenating and energizing the spirit through the power of togetherness
We can scream, until our voice gives in
Fully expressing the joy through screams
We can scream, until our voice gives in
Encouraging others to express their joy through screaming
We can scream, until our voice gives in
The moment is so full of joy that one can continue expressing it through screams until the voice gives in
Writer(s): Timothy Alan Pagnotta, Nicholas Hexum
Contributed by Alexis S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FlacksYT
best music 2022!
@nicholascorliss
Watching from Barcelona, what a tune and what a video!
@h4wks448
Just found this song the other day on Spotify and can't stop listening.
@emilyhill849
COULD NOT STOP SMILING THE ENTIRE TIME!!!! lovelovelove
@GeoffReidNZ
Ciaran McMeeken.. unbelievable!
@NobleTries
Love this song! Has an indie pop vibe to it
@lydiakarg1911
I just love this song!
@officialweeb6502
This is my new #1 Song!!
@IndieVibes.
❤️❤️❤️
@marinabloom2135
great song Ciaran!