Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British… Read Full Bio ↴Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia, originally formed in 2003. They were named after the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $346,000. After lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004, the group signed with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut studio album the following year. After signing an international recording contract with Capitol Records in 2006, which brought them an increased American following. Hedley saw commercial success with their subsequent studio albums, including Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013), Hello (2015) and Cageless (2017).

Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.

On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.

On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.

On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.

Tidal Wave
Hedley Lyrics

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I'm a crack in the sidewalk
I'm a ghost in the low light
You got my heart in a head lock
You saw though me like the middle of the night

I let you down about a thousand times
You pick me up about a thousand and one
I'm not afraid to feel alive

You save me from the person I've become

So afraid
The moment I let you go, felt so alone
I should of stayed
Living without you, sinking like a stone

I walked away you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave

Now I'm a diamond in the bright lights
Or an island in the summer sun
Clear your eyes and it feels right
I was running and you stopped me like a gun

So afraid
The moment I let you go, felt so alone
I should of stayed
Living without you, sinking like a stone

I walked away you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave

I walked away you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave

I'm a crack in the sidewalk
I'm a ghost in the low light

Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave

I walked away you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave

Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Ah-yeah
You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave

I walked away you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home

Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hedley's song Tidal Wave expresses a relationship between two individuals where one person feels broken and lost, and the other person becomes the anchor that brings them back to life. The chorus describes the powerful effect that the second person has on the first, likening it to a tidal wave that has swept them up and given them life again. The line "Now I'm a diamond in the bright lights" suggests that the second person has helped the first person find their true value and worth, and that they are shining brightly as a result.

The song's verses describe the before and after states of the first person's life. In the "before" state, they are a "crack in the sidewalk" and a "ghost in the low light", which could be interpreted to mean that they feel invisible and insignificant. However, the second person sees through them and helps them turn their life around. While they may have let the second person down many times, the second person has been there to pick them up and help them become a better version of themselves. The overall message of the song is that even when someone feels lost and alone, there is always hope of finding someone who can bring them back to life again.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a crack in the sidewalk
The singer feels broken and insignificant, like a mere crack in the grand scheme of things.

I'm a ghost in the low light
The singer feels unseen and unnoticed, like a ghost blending into the shadows.

You got my heart in a head lock
The singer's heart is completely captured and controlled by the person they love.

You saw though me like the middle of the night
The person they love sees through the singer's outer facade and understands the singer's true self.

I let you down about a thousand times
The singer has made many mistakes and disappointed the person they love on numerous occasions.

You pick me up about a thousand and one
Despite the singer's many faults, the person they love continues to support and lift them up.

I'm not afraid to feel alive
Being with the person they love makes the singer feel truly alive and they embrace those feelings wholeheartedly.

You save me from the person I've become
The person they love helps the singer overcome their flaws and grow into a better version of themselves.

So afraid
The singer is scared of losing the person they love.

The moment I let you go, felt so alone
The thought of losing the person they love makes the singer feel incredibly lonely.

I should of stayed
The singer regrets making a choice that caused them to separate from the person they love.

Living without you, sinking like a stone
Without the person they love, the singer feels like they are sinking and cannot stay afloat.

I walked away you let me go
The singer made the decision to leave the person they love.

You watched me break, you took me home
The person they love watched the singer struggle and ultimately helped them through their pain.

Now I'm awake
After being helped by the person they love, the singer feels more alive and aware of the world around them.

You hit me like a tidal wave
The person they love had a profound impact on the singer, like a surge of emotions that washes over them.

Ah-yeah
An exclamation of strong emotion or excitement.

Now I'm a diamond in the bright lights
The singer feels like a valuable and radiant gem in the spotlight of the world.

Or an island in the summer sun
The singer feels like a peaceful and idyllic retreat in the warmth of the summer.

Clear your eyes and it feels right
The singer encourages the person they love to open their eyes and see that their relationship is meant to be.

I was running and you stopped me like a gun
The person they love put a halt to the singer's destructive patterns and helped them break free from negative cycle.

You hit me like a tidal wave
The person they love has had a transformative and unstoppable force in the singer's life.

I walked away you let me go
The singer has a history of making choices that distance themselves from the person they love.

Now I'm awake
After finding their way back to the person they love, the singer feels reawakened and more aware of their own feelings.

You hit me like a tidal wave
Being with the person they love is like experiencing a powerful and unstoppable surge of emotions.

Ah-yeah
An exclamation of strong emotion or excitement.

You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Repeating the idea that the person they love has had an immense and transformative impact on the singer.

Ah-yeah
An exclamation of strong emotion or excitement.

I walked away you let me go
The singer has a history of making choices that distance themselves from the person they love.

Now I'm awake
After finding their way back to the person they love, the singer feels reawakened and more aware of their own feelings.

You hit me like a tidal wave
Being with the person they love is like experiencing a powerful and unstoppable surge of emotions.

Ah-yeah
An exclamation of strong emotion or excitement.

You hit me like (you hit me like) a tidal wave
Repeating the idea that the person they love has had an immense and transformative impact on the singer.

Ah-yeah
An exclamation of strong emotion or excitement.

I walked away you let me go
The singer has a history of making choices that distance themselves from the person they love.

You watched me break, you took me home
The person they love watched the singer struggle and ultimately helped them through their pain.

Now I'm awake
After being helped by the person they love, the singer feels more alive and aware of the world around them.

You hit me like a tidal wave
The person they love has had a profound impact on the singer, like a surge of emotions that washes over them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, DAN BOOK, JACOB HOGGARD

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"Tidal Wave"

I'm a crack in the sidewalk
I'm a ghost in the low light
You got my heart in a head lock
You saw through me like the middle of the night
I let you down about a thousand times
You picked me up 'bout a thousand and one
I'm not afraid of feel alive
You saved me from the person I've become

So afraid
The moment I let you go, felt so alone
I should've stayed
Living without you, sinking like a stone
I walked away, you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave

Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave
Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

Now I'm a diamond in the bright lights
Or an island in the summer sun
Clearer eyes and it feels right
I was running and you stopped me like a gun

So afraid
The moment I let you go, felt so alone
I should've stayed
Living without you, sinking like a stone
I walked away, you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like a tidal wave

Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave
Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

I walked away, you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

I'm a crack in the sidewalk
I'm a ghost in the low light

Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave
Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

I walked away, you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave
Ohh, yeah
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave

I walked away, you let me go
You watched me break, you took me home
Now I'm awake
You hit me like, hit me like a tidal wave