Ebb Tide
Hal Galper Trio 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

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 lyrics to Hal Galper Trio's song Ebb Tide describe the ebb and flow of love, just as the tide rushes in and out on the shore. The first verse paints a picture of the tide rushing in to plant a kiss on the shore before receding back to sea, leaving the water still. This metaphor is then applied to the singer's relationship to their lover, rushing to their side like the tide and hoping their arms will be open wide to receive them. The singer then describes the feeling of being in their lover's embrace and feeling the love that is tangible and real.

The chorus repeats the metaphor of the tide rushing in and out, and the singer expresses their deep contentment in their lover's arms. The use of the metaphor adds a layer of depth and emotion to the lyrics, as the ebb and flow of the tide represents the ups and downs of love and relationships. The lyrics evoke a sense of romance and passion, but also a sense of calm and peace that comes with being with someone who loves and accepts you fully.

Line by Line Meaning

First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
Initially, the tide comes in and greets the shore affectionately

Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
After its initial greeting, the tide returns to the sea and everything becomes still again

So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
Similar to the tide, I am drawn to you and approach you excitedly

With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
My only desire is to be embraced by you, and I anxiously wonder if you will welcome me

At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
Finally, we are in each other's arms, locked in a loving embrace and kissing passionately

I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
Through our intimate connection, I can sense that you are genuine and truly in love with me

Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Whether it's a stormy night, a dark day, or a sunny afternoon, you belong solely to me

Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
Just like the calmness of the low tide, I am at peace and content in the embrace of your arms and the love we share

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

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