Eddie and the Tide were a fixture on Bay Area rock radio (a rarity for an indie band) scoring many local hits including Running Wild, Running Free, One In A Million, Maybe I'll Get Lucky, Just Need A Little Rock and 'Till I Can't Run No More. Their video for Running Wild, Running Free won the MTV Basement Tapes and their LP I Do It For You won a Bammie for best independent release.
With sold out shows and local radio support The Tide were always seemingly one step from breaking out as a national act. They eventually did sign a major label deal with Atco Records and released two LP's before being dropped by the label. They released two more indie records before eventually breaking up in 1990.
This Could Be The One
Eddie and the Tide Lyrics
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Trust me now i know what it's like to watch someone leave
When you gonna come my way
Tell me baby what's it gonna take to stay
But i could be yours if you'd only let me
If you'd only say the words
I'll give you time
Just a chance now maybe to change your mind
I love you baby
Things ain't never gonna change
Let's stop arguing and see if we can rearrange
When you gonna come my way
Oh tell me baby what i gotta say
But I could be yours if you'd only let me
If you'd only say the words
I'll give you time
And a little bit of patience baby
Just a chance now maybe to change your mind
Come just a little bit closer baby
This time this time
I just wanted you to save me baby
And be mine
And be mine
Come just a little bit closer baby
This time this time
I just wanted you to save me baby
And be mine
And be mine
The lyrics to Eddie and the Tide's song "This Could Be The One" depict a heartfelt plea from the singer to their partner. The opening lines express the singer's understanding of the troubles and hardships one can experience in relationships. They convey a sense of empathy and wisdom gained from past experiences, suggesting that the singer has witnessed the pain of someone leaving.
The chorus then reveals the singer's desire to be with their partner. They are willing to devote themselves completely if their partner would only allow it and express their feelings. The lyrics touch upon the idea that love requires time, patience, and the willingness to change one's mind. The repeated line "I could be yours if you'd only let me" emphasizes the singer's longing to be accepted and loved.
The second verse continues with the plea for their partner to come their way and questions what it will take for them to stay. The singer expresses their unconditional love and wants to put an end to arguments, hoping to find a way to fix their relationship.
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the passionate desire for the partner to draw closer, to save the singer from solitude, and to be by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
I've Seen all the trouble a man can see
I have experienced and witnessed all the hardships and difficulties a person can go through.
Trust me now i know what it's like to watch someone leave
Believe me, I understand the feeling of seeing someone you care about walk away from your life.
When you gonna come my way
When will you choose to be with me and come into my life?
Tell me baby what's it gonna take to stay
Please let me know, my love, what I need to do to make you stay by my side.
But i could be yours if you'd only let me
I am willing to be completely yours if you simply allow me to be.
If you'd only say the words
All I need is for you to express your feelings and intentions towards me.
I'll give you time
I am willing to wait and give you the space you need.
And a little bit of patience baby
Along with time, I will have patience and understanding, my dear.
Just a chance now maybe to change your mind
Perhaps giving me an opportunity can lead you to reconsider and change your perspective.
I love you baby
My affection and love for you, my dear, is genuine and unwavering.
Things ain't never gonna change
The circumstances and feelings between us will always remain the same.
Let's stop arguing and see if we can rearrange
Instead of arguing, let us find a way to modify and improve our situation.
Oh tell me baby what i gotta say
My love, please guide me on what exact words I should express to win your heart.
Come just a little bit closer baby
Come nearer to me, my love, both physically and emotionally.
This time this time
Now is the moment, this particular occasion, for us to make a change.
I just wanted you to save me baby
All I desire is for you to rescue me and become my savior, my dear.
And be mine
To become exclusively mine, to belong solely to me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Edd Saffell
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