Tidal Wave
FTSE feat. Saint Saviour Lyrics
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Sour-faced and weary-eyed,
Imma take a moment, just take my time,
Gotta psych myself up just to go outside
Why's everyone here so fucking happy,
Why am I the one man that's always snappin',
In this self perpetuating pressure cabin,
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Take me under like a tide,
I'm giving up cause I've tried and tried,
I'm getting tired of standing up to you,
Maybe it's time that I faced the truth
Cause everybody's got something hidden,
Spend all my time just to keep a rhythm,
All the things that I wish I didn't,
The list goes on and on
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
The lyrics of "Tidal Wave" by FTSE feat. Saint Saviour convey a feeling of weariness and frustration with life. The singer wakes up feeling preoccupied and weary, psyching themselves up just to go outside. They wonder why everyone else seems so happy while they are always feeling angry and snapping at others. They feel trapped in a cycle of pressure and expectations that never seems to end. The metaphor of a tidal wave represents the impending doom and helplessness the singer feels, as they are poised to break and dissipate but can only wait for it to happen. The chorus repeats the refrain of waiting helplessly as time passes by.
The second verse conveys a feeling of internal struggle, as the singer is trying to keep up with the rhythm of life while hiding their vulnerabilities and mistakes. They feel like they are giving up and getting tired of standing up to others, and the list of things they wish they didn't do keeps getting longer. The bridge brings a note of defiance, as the singer decides to move over and steal the moment, possibly a sign of finally taking control of their life.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and internal conflict, unable to break free and feeling helpless. The metaphor of the tidal wave adds a sense of urgency and looming destruction to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up preoccupied,
Starting the day with a mind that's busy and preoccupied
Sour-faced and weary-eyed,
Feeling sad and tired, with visible exhaustion in the eyes
Imma take a moment, just take my time,
I will give myself the space and time I need to get ready
Gotta psych myself up just to go outside
I need to mentally prepare myself just to step out into the world
Why's everyone here so fucking happy,
Wondering why others seem so content and cheerful
Why am I the one man that's always snappin',
Feeling like the only one who is irritable and on edge
In this self perpetuating pressure cabin,
Trapped in a situation that is constantly creating stress and anxiety
That goes on and on and on
Endlessly repeating without any respite
Poised like a tidal wave,
Ready to unleash and overwhelm
To break and then dissipate,
To explode and then vanish away
Seconds roll into days,
Time passes by in a blur, with no apparent progress
And all you can do is wait,
There is nothing to be done but to wait for something to change
Take me under like a tide,
Allow me to surrender and be taken away by the force of the water
I'm giving up cause I've tried and tried,
Feeling defeated after putting in effort without results
I'm getting tired of standing up to you,
Being worn out from constantly opposing or resisting someone or something
Maybe it's time that I faced the truth
Realizing that it's time to confront or accept the reality of the situation
Cause everybody's got something hidden,
Recognizing that everyone has secrets or things they keep hidden
Spend all my time just to keep a rhythm,
Putting in all the effort to maintain a routine or pattern
All the things that I wish I didn't,
Actions or thoughts that are regrettable or unwanted
The list goes on and on
The number of things one wishes to change or avoid is extensive
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Interrupting the status quo and seizing the opportunity to live in the present
Poised like a tidal wave,
Ready to unleash and overwhelm
To break and then dissipate,
To explode and then vanish away
Seconds roll into days,
Time passes by in a blur, with no apparent progress
And all you can do is wait,
There is nothing to be done but to wait for something to change
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Interrupting the status quo and seizing the opportunity to live in the present
Writer(s): Sam Manville, Rebecca Jones
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adrian Sotelo
For those interested in the lyrics, I spent about an hour pausing and restarting to get them as best I could.
Waking up preoccupied,
Sour-faced and weary-eyed,
Imma take a moment, just take my time,
Gotta psych myself up just to go outside
Why's everyone here so fucking happy,
Why am I the one man that's always snappin',
In this self perpetuating pressure cabin,
That goes on and on and on
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Take me under like a tide,
I'm giving up cause I've tried and tried,
I'm getting tired of standing up to you,
Maybe it's time that I faced the truth
Cause everybody's got something hidden,
Spend all my time just to keep a rhythm,
All the things that I wish I didn't,
The list goes on and on
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Adrian Sotelo
For those interested in the lyrics, I spent about an hour pausing and restarting to get them as best I could.
Waking up preoccupied,
Sour-faced and weary-eyed,
Imma take a moment, just take my time,
Gotta psych myself up just to go outside
Why's everyone here so fucking happy,
Why am I the one man that's always snappin',
In this self perpetuating pressure cabin,
That goes on and on and on
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Take me under like a tide,
I'm giving up cause I've tried and tried,
I'm getting tired of standing up to you,
Maybe it's time that I faced the truth
Cause everybody's got something hidden,
Spend all my time just to keep a rhythm,
All the things that I wish I didn't,
The list goes on and on
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Poised like a tidal wave,
To break and then dissipate,
Seconds roll into days,
And all you can do is wait,
All you can do is wait...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Move over, I'm feeling, I'm stealing, the moment...
Dani Tarver
THANKYOU !! I've been searching for the lyrics since I first heard ths song.
Dirge Wordsmithe
Adrian Sotelo THANK YOU!!!!!!
nadi
I remember when I used to play this song on repeat. Still one of my favorites ❤
John James
Everyone needs this song in their lives.
purplehazechuck13
Puts me in a chill vibe every time I hear it nice! ✌️
Laka R
that one part that builds always drives me insane, i swear this song gets me so pumped
Sedat Bektaş
Such a chill tune.
SaraLizBiz : }
I love this so much!!
Natasha Estremera
Love your stuff!!