Tidal Wave
Robert Schneider and The Apples In Stereo Lyrics

A foot in the street and a foot in the gutter
Being caught between two different paths or lifestyles

That's one foot in the morning rain
Being faced with challenges or discomfort

Just round the corner a hole full of water
Unexpected obstacles or difficulties

And hot dog!, it's a holiday!
Expressing excitement or surprise about a fortunate event

Splish splash in a pool or puddle
Enjoying simple pleasures or carefree moments

Don't trip up on a tidal wave
Avoid getting overwhelmed by unexpected or powerful events

You'll crash in a murky muddle
Experiencing confusion or chaos

Then you'll know how it feels To know you're not real
Realizing one's own insignificance or loss of identity

Went for a walk and I climbed up a tower
Embarking on a personal journey or pursuit

It seemed like a thousand years
Perceiving time passing slowly or feeling lost in the journey

Til I reached the top, oh and I picked a flower
Attaining a goal or finding something beautiful amidst the struggle

That grew through the stratosphere!
Discovering something extraordinary or transcendent

Drop down to a cloud or jet stream
Letting go and embracing the unpredictable or unconventional

Don't trip up on a weather vane
Avoid becoming too fixated on external influences or expectations

You'll drown in a world or wet dream
Getting lost or consumed by unrealistic fantasies or desires

I wrote a letter and I gave it to Jenny
Expressing one's feelings or thoughts to someone special

I hoped for some return
Expecting reciprocation or a meaningful response

Next time I saw her she gave me a penny
Receiving a small or insignificant gesture in return

Wrapped up in a gummy worm
The penny being accompanied by something playful or unexpected

Run round a field or meadow
Embracing freedom or the joy of movement

Don't trip up on a sugarcane
Avoid getting distracted or caught up in superficial pleasures

Fall down in a lazy shadow
Finding respite or relaxation in a peaceful environment

Then you'll know how it feels To know you're not real
Realizing the impermanence or illusion of one's own existence