Tidal Wave
Cosher Lyrics
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Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
It's farther west, it's from the east sunrise
That breaks through the cracks of the mountain skies
So he comes with impaling light
And I ask him: "Do we live or do we die?"
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
I've searched the colours of the western skies
Heard a teacher talk to me about some other life
But the question of my hearts desire
Is do we live or do we die?
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Now I sleep, now I dream
Now it's war, now it's peace
Now I sleep, now I dream
Now it's war, now it's peace
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
Now I sleep, now I dream
Now it's war, now it's peace
Now I sleep, now I dream
Now it's war, now it's peace
Like a tidal wave
Like a tidal wave
Like an earthquake
Like an earthquake
Like a tidal wave
In the song "Tidal Wave" by Cosher, the singer is questioning the nature of life and death as he reflects on the natural disasters that can strike at any moment. The repetitive phrases "Like a tidal wave, Like an earthquake" denotes the sudden and overwhelming power of these natural events. The lyrics also mention the duality of life with lines like "Now it's war, now it's peace" and "Now I sleep, now I dream." The singer appears to be struggling with the uncertainty of what it means to truly live and whether death is inevitable.
The imagery in the song is compelling, particularly the lines "it's from the east sunrise that breaks through the cracks of mountain skies" and "I've searched the colours of the western skies." The contrast between the bright hopefulness of the sunrise and the dark uncertainty of an earthquake or tidal wave adds weight to the singer's questioning of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a tidal wave
The impending force is coming with great magnitude, similar to a tidal wave.
Like an earthquake
The impact of the force is shaking everything, much like an earthquake.
It's farther west, it's from the east sunrise
The source of this impending force is not easily located, coming from both the east and west.
That breaks through the cracks of the mountain skies
The source is so powerful that it is able to break through even the toughest barriers.
So he comes with impaling light
The force is accompanied by a piercing light that cannot be ignored.
And I ask him: "Do we live or do we die?"
The force brings a sense of fear and uncertainty, prompting the question of survival.
I've searched the colours of the western skies
One has searched for answers in every possible place, yet nothing satisfies.
Heard a teacher talk to me about some other life
Even listening to others who claim to have answers does not provide a solution.
But the question of my hearts desire
The underlying question that plagues is the one closest to the heart, the most important.
Is do we live or do we die?
The ultimate question is one of life and death, survival or destruction.
Now I sleep, now I dream
Life is ever-changing, allowing one to experience reality and fantasy.
Now it's war, now it's peace
Life is unpredictable, swinging between chaos and calm.
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.