Tidal Wave
Illustrated Lyrics
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I wanna know why
I'm having these dreams
Take me back to the earlier days when
I was young
And I felt brave then
Take anything
I can take a hit from a Tidal Wave
Now I look at the life when leading
You gave up
And lost all meaning
I remember the day that you ran away
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
You gave up and lost all meaning
You gave up on the life when leading
You gave up and lost all meaning
I remember it hit like a Tidal Wave
I remember it hit like a Tidal Wave
Take me back to the earlier days when
I was young
And I felt brave then
I can stand up tall
Take anything
I can take a hit from a Tidal Wave
Now I look at the life when leading
You gave up
And lost all meaning
I remember the day that you ran away
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
You gave up and lost all meaning
You gave up on the life when leading
You gave up and lost all meaning
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
The lyrics in "Tidal Wave" by Illustrated explore the theme of nostalgia and reminiscing about one's past, particularly the times when one felt brave and unstoppable. The singer laments the loss of those feelings, and longs to be taken back to those earlier days when life seemed more promising. The song is characterized by a sense of melancholy, as the singer reflects on how the passage of time has led to disappointment and disillusionment.
Throughout the song, the singer contrasts their current state of mind with the way they used to feel. They long for the time when they felt "brave" and could "take anything," even a "Tidal Wave." They remember a time when they could stand up tall and face any challenge life threw at them. However, the singer is aware that time has changed things, and the things they once believed in and held on to have lost their meaning. They are now haunted by memories of someone who ran away and caused a Tidal Wave of emotions that they can't forget.
The song ultimately reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of change. The nostalgia is an acknowledgement that those earlier times will never come back, and that the singer must make peace with the present and the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody sing me to sleep
I need comfort and a lullaby to ease me into slumber
I wanna know why
I'm curious about the reasons behind my dreams
I'm having these dreams
I'm experiencing vivid and possibly troubling dreams
Take me back to the earlier days when
Bring me back in time to a time when
I was young
I was youthful and unburdened by life's challenges
And I felt brave then
I had the courage to face my fears and challenges
I can stand up tall
I'm strong and sturdy enough to face adversity
Take anything
I can handle any obstacle or challenge that comes my way
I can take a hit from a Tidal Wave
I'm capable of enduring the most difficult and overwhelming of circumstances
Now I look at the life when leading
At present, I contemplate the existence of the life I lead
You gave up
You relinquished your goals and aspirations
And lost all meaning
You lost purpose and direction
I remember the day that you ran away
I recall the day you left abruptly
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
I recollect the event as a strong and impactful force, like a Tidal Wave
You gave up and lost all meaning
You deserted your dreams and abandoned purpose and direction
I remember it hit like a Tidal Wave
I recall that the impact of the event was as strong and overwhelming as a Tidal Wave
I remember it like a Tidal Wave
The memory of the event continues to affect me deeply, like a Tidal Wave
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theDAK71891
For anyone that loves to read the lyrics. You are welcome!
Somebody sing me to sleep
I wanna know why I’m having these dreams
Take me back to the earlier days when I was young and I felt brave and
I could stand up tall take anything,
I could take a hit from a tidal wave.
Now I look at the life we’re leading
You gave up and lost all meaning.
I remember the day that you ran away.
I remember it hit like a tidal wave.
Wave (repeats)
You gave up and lost all meaning.
You gave up on the life we’re leading
You gave up and lost all meaning, meaning, meaning, meaning....
I remember it hit like a tidal wave. (x2)
@silentry
Totally forgot about this song. I remember the day this came out. Holy shit. Still a good song.
@unusualcrate4100
I had to search the lyrics to remember who it was by but I'm glad I'm back here
@Molkalda
This is how I always wanted the old version to sound like.
Awesome!
@ChristofferSchindell
Amazingly awesome!
@scottrichardson8608
Keep going dude this is amazing
@zjshirey
I LOVE this song. The photo shoot went off without a hit, and the mix turned out to be GREAT!
@ORIMARtrustNo1
This was really awesome. I liked the old artwork for this, though.
@kannabiskaiju628
I love this song ;-;
@thomaspalmer8248
this is my favorite song it is sooo amazing i listen to it everyday on my way to school and back
@xtekkyy
I love it. Make more!