Tidal Wave
Josh Long Lyrics
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This California heats playing tricks on me
I can't even see
Her stay in one place for far too long
She's already gone
Already gone
Already gone
Turning me up
I don't know what you're talking about
Spinning me round
My head in the clouds
Go ahead again and let me down
Surfing with you
Surfing with me
Your tidal wave
Washed me away
No more surfing with you
Surfing with me
Your tidal wave
Washed me away
So now I'm sitting right here on my beach
Forgetting those things you said to me
What did they even mean?
You left me in a funk
That much I can see
Deciphering those messages that I couldn't read
No more surfing with you
No more surfing with me
Your tidal wave
Washed me away
No more surfing with you
No more surfing with me
Your tidal wave
Washed me away
No more surfing with you
No more surfing with you
Surfing with me
Your tidal wave
Washed me away
No more surfing with you
No more surfing for me
Tidal wave
In the song "Tidal Wave" by Josh Long, the artist expresses feelings of confusion and being overwhelmed by the intensity of a romantic relationship. The first verse, "The sun in my eyes, this California heat's playing tricks on me, I can't even see," represents a metaphorical blindness caused by the overwhelming emotions associated with the relationship. The artist feels disoriented and unable to fully comprehend the situation.
The repetition of "Already gone" suggests that the person the artist is referring to has already left, emotionally or physically. This reinforces the idea that the relationship has come to an end, leaving the artist feeling abandoned. The lines "Turning me up, turning me down, I don't know what you're talking about, spinning me round, my head in the clouds" reflect the emotional rollercoaster the artist has experienced. The partner's inconsistent behavior and unclear communication have left the artist feeling confused and disoriented.
The chorus, "Surfing with you, surfing with me, your tidal wave washed me away," uses the metaphor of surfing to represent the relationship. The tidal wave represents the overwhelming force and power of the partner's emotions or actions, which have crashed over the artist and left him feeling overwhelmed and swept away. The repetition of "No more surfing with you, no more surfing with me" demonstrates the artist's decision to end the turbulent relationship and protect himself from further emotional turmoil.
The final verse, "So now I'm sitting right here on my beach, forgetting those things you said to me, what did they even mean?" depicts the artist reflecting on the relationship from a position of calm and distance. The artist is taking time for himself, trying to understand the confusing messages and hurtful words that were exchanged. The phrase "You left me in a funk, that much I can see" suggests that the artist has recognized the negative impact the relationship had on him, and he is now trying to move forward and heal.
In summary, "Tidal Wave" explores the theme of a tumultuous relationship and its emotional toll on the artist. Through the use of vivid metaphors and repetitive
Line by Line Meaning
The sun in my eyes
The dazzling effects of the California heat are causing me to be blinded
This California heats playing tricks on me
The intense heat of California is deceiving and manipulating my perception
I can't even see
I am unable to have clear vision or understanding of the situation
Her stay in one place for far too long
She has lingered in one location for an extended period of time
She's already gone
She has already departed or left
Already gone
She has already left
Already gone
She has already departed
Turning me up
Causing me to feel excitement or enthusiasm
Turning me down
Making me feel disheartened or discouraged
I don't know what you're talking about
I am uncertain about the topic or subjects of your conversation
Spinning me round
Causing me to feel disoriented or confused
My head in the clouds
My mind is filled with unrealistic or dreamy thoughts
Go ahead again and let me down
Please continue to disappoint or betray me
Surfing with you
Engaging in activities or experiences with you
Surfing with me
Engaging in activities or experiences with me
Your tidal wave
The overwhelming force or impact of your actions or emotions
Washed me away
Completely overwhelmed or erased me
So now I'm sitting right here on my beach
Currently I am alone, contemplating on my own personal space
Forgetting those things you said to me
Disregarding or letting go of the remarks or statements you made towards me
What did they even mean?
I am questioning the significance or intention behind those words
You left me in a funk
You abandoned me in a state of sadness or depression
That much I can see
At least I am aware of that fact
Deciphering those messages that I couldn't read
Attempting to interpret the messages that were previously incomprehensible to me
No more surfing with you
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences with you
No more surfing with me
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences with myself
No more surfing with you
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences with you
No more surfing with me
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences with myself
Your tidal wave
The overwhelming force or impact of your actions or emotions
Washed me away
Completely overwhelmed or erased me
No more surfing with you
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences with you
No more surfing for me
I am no longer engaging in activities or experiences for myself
Tidal wave
An overwhelming force or impact
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Written by: Joshua Long
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