Wave
Roseburg Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'm gonna crash down
What a way to explain
The way we come and go
The times are high and low
The sky is falling away
Movin'
Under your moonlight
'Till another blue night
And your moving
'Causes a riptide
You pull me so tight
You move it! Move it!
Like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Moving away, moving away
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Move it, move it, move it
Away
You're moving around
I'm gonna crash down
Thanks to playing these games
(No) there's not a winner now
I can't figure out
Why i'm riding your wa-a-ves, hey!
Movin'
Under your moonlight
Until the moonlight
'Till another blue night
And your moving
'Causes a riptide
You pull me so tight
You move it! move it!
Like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Moving away, moving away
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Move it, move it, move it
Hey!
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Moving away, moving away
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Move it, move it, move it
Away
A wa-a-ve
A wave
A wa-a-ve
A wave
Mo-ving
Under your moonlight
Until the moonlight
'Till 'nother blue night
And your moving
Causes a riptide
You pull me so tight
You move it! Move it! Move it!
Like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Moving away, moving away
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Move it, move it, move it
Hey!
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Moving away, moving away
It's like a wave, like a wave
Like a wave, like a wave
Move it, move it, move it
Away
A wa-a-ve
A wave
A wa-a-ve
A wave
A wa-a-ve
A wave
The Roseburg song "Wave" seems to be about the cyclical nature of life and relationships. The lyrics "movin' around, I'm gonna crash down" suggest the ups and downs that come with life's ebbs and flows. The lines "the times are high and low, the sky is falling away" reinforce this notion. The metaphor of a wave is used throughout, with the suggestion that the subject is being carried by the wave of another person's influence, and that, "your moving causes a riptide, you pull me so tight." While this could be interpreted as a romantic or even sexual relationship, it could also be seen as a commentary on the way people are often swept up in the actions of others without fully understanding why, as the lyrics state, "I can't figure out why I'm riding your waves."
The use of the moon and waves also accentuates the cyclical nature of relationships. The lyric "Under your moonlight until the moonlight, till another blue night," suggests that the singer is only in sync with the other person during specific, fleeting moments. The repetition of the phrase "move it!" throughout the song amplifies the sense of motion and encourages the listener to embrace the ever-changing nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Movin' around
The constant motion and instability of life.
I'm gonna crash down
Predicting an eventual breakdown or failure caused by the motion and instability.
What a way to explain
Reflecting on the use of wave as a metaphor for life.
The way we come and go
The transient nature of human existence.
The times are high and low
Life is full of ups and downs.
The sky is falling away
The impermanence of the world around us.
Under your moonlight
Being guided by someone or something else in life.
Until the moonlight
Continuing to be guided by the same force in life.
'Till another blue night
Continuing to be guided by the same force, even when it is not the optimal or most beneficial option.
And your moving
The continuing and unpredictable motion in life.
'Causes a riptide
The tumultuous effects that life's unpredictability can have on us.
You pull me so tight
The ups and downs of life can be overwhelming and overpowering.
You move it! Move it!
Urging life to keep moving forward, even when it is difficult to handle.
Like a wave, like a wave
Comparing life to the constant motion and unpredictability of waves.
Moving away, moving away
The continuous, unending motion of life.
It's like a wave, like a wave
Reiterating the comparison of life to waves.
Move it, move it, move it
Encouraging life to keep moving forward, no matter what.
Thanks to playing these games
The negative impacts of societal constructs and games on our lives.
(No) there's not a winner now
In the end, no one truly wins in life.
I can't figure out
The difficulty of making sense of our lives and experiences.
Why i'm riding your wa-a-ves, hey!
The feeling of being at the mercy of life's unpredictability and motion.
A wa-a-ve
Repeating the use of wave as a metaphor for life.
A wave
Continuing the metaphor of life as a wave.
Mo-ving
Continuing the emphasis on motion and unpredictability in life.
It's like a wave, like a wave
Reiterating the comparison of life to the constant motion and unpredictability of waves.
Hey!
Adding emphasis and urgency to the message of the song.
Away
The continuous nature of life's motion.
Writer(s): Keith Lambson
Contributed by Zachary Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lunellaxoxo
this band deserves more recognition, been listening since their first ep, and every song is better than the last. WHY ARENT THEY BIGGER??????
@gideonmiles7161
lol give it time, and share it if you want to see them grow,
@bookishbees
Spotify always helps me find some great new artists. Love this song.
@dheusta
This is seriously awesome. I hope this song goes viral because it definitely deserves it! Got a sub from me boys <3
@kimstruck5231
I am family to one of the band members, I am very proud of him!!
@purrinee7039
It's always amazing when the family supports the artist 😊 thank you for your kindness ❤
@zsofiapapp796
Just heard 10sec of this song on instagram, and run here. I don’t care about music usually, but I instantly fell in love with this one, and added it to my “Random worthy music” list!
@astrolite.
Yeah cause intro is amazing. To bad it is so short.
@starrie818
Woah... This sounds so cool! Definitely would listen to this on repeat!!
@gideonmiles7161
The mission of this band is something I really admire, having messages that are corrective but edifying. Wholesome. Positive, something different. Not this song as much but it's apparent in a lot of their other ones.