Ebb Tide
Righteous Brothers (The) Lyrics
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Plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea
And the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side
Like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought
Will your arms open wide
And as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I, I can feel
You are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain
In the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb
I'm at peace in the web of your arms
Ebb tide
The song Ebb Tide by the Righteous Brothers is a beautiful ballad about rushing to be with someone who you deeply love and feeling at peace in their embrace. The beginning of the song describes the ebb and flow of the tide, with the tide rushing in to plant a kiss on the shore before rolling out to sea, leaving the sea calm once again. This image is used to symbolize the fluctuating emotions of the singer as he rushes to be with his beloved. He compares himself to the oncoming tide, with one burning thought of whether his love will welcome him with open arms.
As the two finally come face to face, they share a loving embrace and kiss. The singer can feel that his love is true and real, as he finds peace and comfort in their arms. The comparison to the ebb tide is used again here, as the singer feels at peace in the web of his love's arms, just as the sea is calm during the ebb tide.
Overall, the song is a touching tribute to the power of love and the comforting feeling of being in the embrace of someone you truly care about.
Line by Line Meaning
First the tide rushes in
The tide moves quickly towards the shore
Plants a kiss on the shore
The tide gently kisses the shoreline
Then rolls out to sea
The tide retreats back into the sea
And the sea is very still once more
The ocean becomes calm again
So I rush to your side
I hurry to be by your side
Like the oncoming tide
Just like how the tide moves towards the shore, I am moving towards you
With one burning thought
I have one intense desire
Will your arms open wide
I am hoping that you will embrace me
At last we're face to face
Finally, we are standing in front of each other
And as we kiss through an embrace
While we are embracing, we kiss
I can tell, I, I can feel
I can sense and feel
You are love, you are real
You represent love and you are genuine
Really mine in the rain
Even in the rain, you are truly mine
In the dark, in the sun
Regardless of whether it's dark or sunny
Like the tide at its ebb
I am at peace, just like the ocean during low tide
I'm at peace in the web of your arms
I am comfortable and peaceful when I am in your embrace
Ebb tide
This is the point of low tide, when the ocean is calm and peaceful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, ROBERT MAXWELL
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SeaMonster111
I love the Platters. I love Tony Williams. But Hatfield's inflection, dynamics, and range make his version the absolutely best - the top of the hill. Nobody sings like Bobby.
Jennifer Adam
Ditto!
Jody Wilke
One of the most beautiful voices, I've ever heard. RIP, Bobby Hatfield.😔⛪
Wendy F
Absolutely,magnificent voice.
Roger Pr
I second that Jody!
Roger Pr
Hi there Jody! I've bin Looking for this tittle for so many years and here I am!! Cheer's to you!!☺
Joe george
What a voice
Joe george
Absolutely
Jody Wilke
What a voice this man had! I always thought "Unchained Melody" was Bobby Hatfield's masterpiece, but this is just as beautiful. RIP, Bobby--too bad we lost you so soon.😔💒
Tom Ewald
It's that final note...Incredible.