The album was recorded and mixed over the past year at The Lab Studios in Auckland by ‘Engineer of The Year’ Oliver Harmer. Lisa has self-produced the majority of the album, with assistance from the talented Jol Mulholland, Wayne Bell, and Andrew Keoghan (who features on the haunting duet ‘We Are Wolves’).
With playful, clever, and heartfelt lyrics, the combination of a truly beautiful voice to match her unique musical talents (expect piano, guitar, clarinet, omnichord and more), the album is complemented by an array of friends and musicians from bands such as The Ruby Suns, Bannerman, The Checks, Artisan Guns and Tiny Ruins, to name a few.
Lisa is one of New Zealand’s songwriters to watch, already having won the international ‘Pacific Songwriting Competition’ and has recently been nominated for a Silver Scroll award for the catchy single “Leaving”.
The album tackles ordinarily tender topics all from the perspective of a young woman and shimmering rising star who would love to share… Everything That I Have Seen.
Tide is Low
Lisa Crawley Lyrics
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Keeps me awake though I feel pretty dead
When did it start? When will it end?
Can I trust you, I’ve never trusted a boyfriend
I’m not annoyed, just paranoid
You’ve got to know
You’ve got to tell me
The tide is low
Out of my hands, stuck in my head
Keeps me awake though I feel pretty dead
When did it start? When will it end?
Can I trust you, I’ve never trusted a boyfriend
I know it’s wrong, you are the best
I feel like I’m under some ridiculous test
And in this test, I’m bound to fail
You’ve got to know
You’ve got to tell me
The tide is low
And she’s not helping
She walks in the room, catches your eye
I can’t take it feel like I’m gonna die
She’s got a plan to take you away
And it’s not helping
You’ve got to know
You’ve got to tell me
The tide is low
And she’s not helping
The tide is low
And she’s not helping
The lyrics to Lisa Crawley's song "Tide is Low" depict a sense of frustration, anxiety, and insecurity within a romantic relationship. The singer feels a lack of control and is consumed by thoughts that keep them awake, even though they emotionally feel drained. The lyrics question when these feelings began and when they will end, highlighting the uncertainty and lack of trust the singer has in their partner.
The singer admits to being paranoid rather than annoyed, which suggests that they are aware of their own irrational thoughts and fears. They express a need for their partner to understand and communicate with them, emphasizing their vulnerability and desire for reassurance. The repetition of the phrase "the tide is low" signifies a state of emotional turmoil, symbolizing a decline in their emotional stability.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's conflicting emotions towards their partner. They acknowledge that their partner is "the best" but resent feeling like they are being tested and set up for failure. This suggests a fear of losing their partner due to external factors or influences. The introduction of another person into the situation, someone who catches the partner's eye, intensifies the singer's anxiety. They feel overwhelmed and believe this other person has a plan to take their partner away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tide is Low" reflect the singer's struggle with trust, insecurity, and fear of losing their partner. They long for open communication and understanding from their partner to alleviate their anxieties. The repetition of certain phrases helps to emphasize the emotional intensity and instability within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of my hands, stuck in my head
I have no control over this situation, but it consumes my thoughts
Keeps me awake though I feel pretty dead
It prevents me from sleeping despite feeling emotionally drained
When did it start? When will it end?
I want to know when this began and when it will come to an end
Can I trust you, I’ve never trusted a boyfriend
I have trust issues and wonder if I can trust you as my previous experiences have made me wary
I’m not annoyed, just paranoid
I'm not irritated, just constantly suspicious and fearful
You’ve got to know
You need to understand
You’ve got to tell me
You need to inform me
The tide is low
Our relationship is in a vulnerable state
And she’s not helping
Another person is exacerbating the situation
I know it’s wrong, you are the best
I acknowledge that my feelings are irrational because you are a great partner
I feel like I’m under some ridiculous test
I feel as if I'm being subjected to an unreasonable challenge
And in this test, I’m bound to fail
I believe that I will inevitably fail this test
She walks in the room, catches your eye
When she enters the room, she captures your attention
I can’t take it, feel like I’m gonna die
I can't handle it, it makes me feel overwhelming distress
She’s got a plan to take you away
She has intentions to separate us
And it’s not helping
Her actions are worsening the situation
The tide is low
Our relationship is in a vulnerable state
And she’s not helping
Another person is exacerbating the situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lisa Crawley
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agutterfan
A new fan who's bought her entire discography on Bandcamp. This is a great song, I love it.
Heidi Chan
caught my eyes by your new album's cover on iTunes. and looked for your songs on youtube. love your songs, voice and style immediately :)
Michael Halsall
I just saw Lisa and her band perform at The Lomond Hotel, Brunswick, Melbourne.
What a great show!
I bought both her CDs too!
roowarrior
I'm not annoyed just paranoid, love it, great song and a fantastic singer too!
Lisa Crawley
Thanks Candice!
kerplunka409
love it
bhavna jain
Been to your show last night at the paddington.. U were fab !
Igor Zyazin
Super track & nice video . Bravo. Lisa
Lisa Crawley
thanks for coming!