Rising Tide
Lynx Lyrics


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You're an island of a girl
A drift in a world with the rising tide
You know that the coming storm is going to be a crazy ride
With your alters made of trash
The aftermath of disposable dreams
You know you were born for more than what machines provide

I would write you a song that sounds like
A faded photograph of your favorite night
Just a little something to remember me by
You could sing along if you like it enough
Play it on your phone even though it sounds kind of rough
Just a little something to remember me by

You're an ocean of a girl
Surrounding a world with a blackening tide
You know that the coming storm is going to be a crazy tide
With your alters made of bones
The aftermath of disposable dreams
You know you were born for more than what dreams provide

I would write you a song that sounds like
A faded photograph of your favorite night
Just a little something to remember me by
You could sing along if you like it enough
Play it on your phone if you like it enough
Just a little something to remember me by





You could sing along if you like it enough
Just a little something to remember me by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lynx's song Rising Tide speak to the struggles of an individual who feels isolated, alone, and undervalued in a world that is constantly changing and evolving. The singer of the song is described as an 'island of a girl' who is drifting in a world where the tide is constantly rising. She is aware that a storm is coming, and it is going to be a tough ride. The lyrics suggest that the girl has a strong sense of self and identity, which is reflected in the way she designs her alters made of trash and bones, the aftermath of disposable dreams. She believes that she was meant for more than what machines and dreams provide, hinting at a desire for something deeper and more meaningful.


The songwriter then offers to write her a song, one that she can remember him by. The song sounds like a "faded photograph of your favourite night," capturing the essence of nostalgia and reminiscence. The idea behind this offer is to provide a sense of comfort to the singer of the song, who is struggling to find her place in the world. By writing her a song, the songwriter is offering her a piece of himself and providing her with something that she can hold onto in the face of the storm that is coming.


In summary, Rising Tide is a song that speaks to the struggles of finding one's place in an ever-changing world. The singer of the song is isolated and feels undervalued, but the songwriter offers her comfort and solace in the form of a song that she can hold onto.


Line by Line Meaning

You're an island of a girl
You're a unique and isolated individual in this vast world


A drift in a world with the rising tide
You're floating aimlessly in a world that's constantly changing


You know that the coming storm is going to be a crazy ride
You're aware that life is going to get rough and unpredictable


With your alters made of trash
You have makeshift structures made of garbage to represent your hopes and desires


The aftermath of disposable dreams
Your aspirations have been abandoned, leaving behind only remnants


You know you were born for more than what machines provide
You believe that there's a greater purpose for your existence than just being a cog in a machine


I would write you a song that sounds like
I would create a musical tribute for you


A faded photograph of your favorite night
Something reminiscent of a memorable experience you had in the past


Just a little something to remember me by
A small keepsake that will remind you of me


You could sing along if you like it enough
If the song resonates with you, you can join in and sing along


Play it on your phone even though it sounds kind of rough
Listen to it even if it's not a polished production


You're an ocean of a girl
You're vast and ever-changing like the ocean


Surrounding a world with a blackening tide
Your presence is overwhelming and brings darkness to the world


With your alters made of bones
Your makeshift altars are now made of the remnants of the past, represented by bones


You know you were born for more than what dreams provide
You have a deep desire for more in life, despite the challenges and failures


Just a little something to remember me by
A small token of remembrance for me


You could sing along if you like it enough
If the song resonates with you, you can join in and sing along




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