Ebb Tide
Eddie Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Ebb Tide" by Eddie Fisher is a melancholic portrayal of love and its complexities. The song starts with a metaphorical comparison of love with the tide rushing in and out, planting a kiss on the shore, and then rolling out to sea, leaving everything silent and still. The singer then rushes to his significant other, hoping to be enveloped in their arms, just like the oncoming tide.


As the two souls come face to face, they share a moment of pure love and passion, which the singer can feel and tell is real. The chorus repeats the opening metaphor to signify the cyclical nature of love, and how it can be both fleeting and peaceful. The ebb of the tide represents a moment of calmness, just like how love can make us feel secure and peaceful.


The song is a beautiful reminder that love, just like the tide, can be an unexplainable force, which can be both captivating and dangerous. It speaks to the desire to be consumed by love, to be at peace in the web of someone's loving arms, and to feel the ebb of life being quieted by a moment of love's embrace.


Line by Line Meaning

First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
The arrival of the tide is like a gentle greeting, leaving a kiss on the shore


Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
Once the tide departs, the ocean becomes calm and peaceful again


So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
I approach you with the same intensity and force as the tide coming to shore


With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
I cannot help but wonder if you will embrace me with the same passion and desire


At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
Finally, we are together and I can feel your love as we embrace and share a kiss


I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
The connection we share is undeniable, and I know that your love for me is genuine


Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
No matter the circumstances, I know that you belong to me and that our love endures through any weather or time of day


Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
Just as the tide finds tranquility at its lowest point, I find comfort and calmness in the embrace of your loving arms




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Maxwell, Carl Sigman

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SeaMonster111

I love the Platters. I love Tony Williams. But Hatfield's inflection, dynamics, and range make his version the absolutely best - the top of the hill. Nobody sings like Bobby.

Jennifer Adam

Ditto!

Jody Wilke

One of the most beautiful voices, I've ever heard. RIP, Bobby Hatfield.😔⛪

Wendy F

Absolutely,magnificent voice.

Roger Pr

I second that Jody!

Roger Pr

Hi there Jody! I've bin Looking for this tittle for so many years and here I am!! Cheer's to you!!☺

Joe george

What a voice

Joe george

Absolutely

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Jody Wilke

What a voice this man had! I always thought "Unchained Melody" was Bobby Hatfield's masterpiece, but this is just as beautiful. RIP, Bobby--too bad we lost you so soon.😔💒

Tom Ewald

It's that final note...Incredible.

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