Ebb Tide
The Romantic Strings & Orchestra Lyrics
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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?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, 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
First the tide rushes in, 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?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, 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
The lyrics of The Romantic Strings & Orchestra's song Ebb Tide describe a love so deep and profound that it is compared to the natural movement of the tide. The song opens with the image of the tide rushing in to kiss the shore before receding back into the stillness of the sea once more. The singer then rushes to their lover's side with the same intensity and purpose as the tide but with the burning question of whether their lover's arms will be open wide. As they embrace and kiss, the singer can feel the reality and depth of their love, bringing them peace in the web of their lover's arms.
The lyrics of Ebb Tide illustrate a strong sense of nature intertwined with the emotions of love. The tide is used as a metaphor to express the intensity of the singer's love and the cyclical nature of their romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their lover are together through all seasons, weathering storms and enjoying moments of sunshine. The lyrics also convey the idea that the singer finds a sense of solace and rest in their lover's embrace, in a similar way that the tide finds peace at its ebb.
Line by Line Meaning
First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
The beginning of a relationship is like the tide rushing onto the shore, full of energy and passion.
Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
After the initial excitement, the relationship settles into a calmer period.
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide
Just as the tide ebbs and flows, my feelings for you come and go, but right now they are strong.
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
I am hoping that you feel the same way about me and will welcome me into your life.
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace
When we are finally together, the feeling is electric and we can't help but touch each other.
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
I am convinced that what we have is true love and not just a passing fancy.
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
No matter what happens, I am committed to you and will be there through all the ups and downs of life.
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
Being with you gives me a sense of calm and security, like the low tide settling into the sand.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, ROBERT MAXWELL
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Elisabet Ponce
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Its a all time favorite collection passed down by my dad💖