Tides
The XX(디 엑스엑스) Lyrics

The XX's song "Tides" is a melancholic and introspective track that seems to explore the longing of a person for a loved one who is gradually slipping away. The beginning of the song sets the tone, as the first verse says "You leave with the tide", connoting a sense of uncertainty and lack of control. The singer is struggling to keep the other person from leaving, but deep inside, they know they can't. This idea is reinforced by the repetition of the line "I can't stop you leaving" throughout the song.

The second verse talks about the things that have lost their meaning in their relationship. It suggests that something has changed, and the once strong connection between them is slowly fading away. The pre-chorus contains a plea to the loved one, to "Devote to me, alone with me, say with me, 'Why would you ever want to leave?'" This line indicates an attempt to hold on to what they have, but the singer knows it's a futile attempt.

In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that the loved one is leaving, and they can see it in their eyes. The line "Fade out of view, I wouldn't do that to you" suggests that the singer is willing to hold on to whatever they still have, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness. The bridge puzzles over why the loved one would just leave them, when they could be close, close, close.

Overall, the song is sad and introspective, with a sense of resignation that the singer can't save the relationship that's slowly unraveling. It's a song that can hit close to home for anyone who's ever experienced the pain of losing someone they love.