Tides
Lionel Boy Lyrics
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Omens, never thought that'd be you
Driving pineapple road like your'e grieving
But that's old news
Sundays, holy five till two
Mama talk like Jesus, that would never leave us
Bumbai you learn to be you
Ain't no secret...
You could be happy
You could be satisfied
You could be losing it
Baby that's called a life
This stretch of beach can't handle your fire
Please be kind to you, every kind of you
I know you can be, Ms. Chameleon
Flying overseas just to change the view
Flying overseas just to change the view
You could be happy
You could be satisfied
You could be losing it
Baby that's called a life
You could be happy (oh yea)
You could be satisfied
You could be losing it
Baby that's called a life
In Lionel Boy's song Tides, the lyrics suggest the transient and unpredictable nature of life. The first verse conveys the message that change is inevitable, and people change along with it. The line "Omens, never thought that'd be you" implies a sense of surprise or disappointment when someone you never expected to change suddenly does so. The mention of "pineapple road" as a place of grieving suggests that sometimes we hold onto things that are no longer serving us, and we must move on.
The second verse references the "holy five till two" on Sundays as a time of reflection or communion. The mention of "Mama talk like Jesus" suggests a religious upbringing, which has influenced the way the singer sees the world. However, they acknowledge that everyone must find their own path in life, as "Bumbai you learn to be you." The chorus follows with the idea that no matter what one's circumstances may be, there are always different emotions at play, be it happiness, satisfaction, or feeling lost. It is all part of the journey of life.
The third verse refers to the singer's ability to adapt and change, like a chameleon. The line "Flying overseas just to change the view" highlights the idea of seeking something new or different, perhaps to escape feelings of stagnation or ennui. The final chorus reinforces the idea that all these different emotions and experiences are part of a full life.
Overall, Lionel Boy's Tides is a reflective song about the various stages and changes that occur in life, and the importance of being kind to oneself throughout it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Tides change, people change too
Just like the tides, people also change over time
Omens, never thought that'd be you
Surprised that people can change and become like omens
Driving pineapple road like your'e grieving
Driving slowly as if you're grieving on Pineapple Road
But that's old news
That has already happened and is no longer important
Sundays, holy five till two
Sundays are sacred from five in the morning till two in the afternoon
Mama talk like Jesus, that would never leave us
Mama talks like Jesus and that will always stay with us
Bumbai you learn to be you
In Bombay, you learn to be yourself
Ain't no secret...
There is no secret
You could be happy
You have the potential to be happy
You could be satisfied
You have the ability to feel contentment
You could be losing it
You may feel like you're going crazy sometimes
Baby that's called a life
That's just how life is sometimes
This stretch of beach can't handle your fire
This particular beach cannot accommodate your intense energy
Please be kind to you, every kind of you
Please be gentle and understanding with yourself, in all of your various forms
I know you can be, Ms. Chameleon
I know you have the ability to adapt and change like a chameleon
Flying overseas just to change the view
Traveling abroad just to see things from a different perspective
You could be happy (oh yea)
Emphasizing again that you have the potential to be happy
You could be satisfied
Reiterating that you have the ability to feel contentment
You could be losing it
Once again acknowledging that you may feel like you're going crazy sometimes
Baby that's called a life
And that's just how it goes sometimes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lionel Boy
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