Tide
Trentem¸ller Lyrics


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Listen to the waves
Listen to the waves
I can't sleep tonight
So I'll let the full moon decide
Where I'm going, where I'm going
Just give me one little word
To get me through the night
'Cause I don't know where we're going

The tide is rising
Rising high
The tide is rising
I've never been anywhere this quiet,
But surely it's just a matter of time

Before the wave
Comes and takes me
I love you like the tide
Like the tide loves the shore
Too late to break away
So I'll sit here and listen
To the sound of the soft crash
Coming back, coming back
Soft crash
Coming back
Coming back

Listen to the waves
I can't sleep tonight
So I'll let the full moon decide
Where I'm going, where I'm going
Just give me one little word
To get me through the night
'Cause I don't know where we're going

The tide is rising
Rising high
The tide is rising
There's noone here with me
But the wild moon watching
The shining waters rise

Before the wave
Comes and takes me
I love you like the tide
Like the tide loves the shore
Too late to break away
So I'll sit here and listen




To the sound of the soft crash
Coming back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trentem¸ller's song "Tide" is about embracing the unknown in life, represented by the rising tide. The singer feels lost and unsure of where they're heading, but they find comfort in the sound of the waves and the sight of the full moon. They use it as a guide to find direction and purpose.


The singer compares their love for someone to the tide loving the shore, implying a deep and constant affection. They feel it's too late to break away from this love, so they'll sit and listen to the soft crash of the waves as they wait for the next chapter in their life.


The repetition of "listen to the waves" throughout the song signifies the importance of taking a moment to stop and appreciate the beauty in the world around us. The rising tide is a reminder that change is inevitable, and it's up to us to embrace it and make the most of it.


Overall, "Tide" is a contemplative and reflective song that encourages listeners to find peace in uncertainty and appreciate the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to the waves
Pay attention to the sound of the waves as a way to calm the mind and find answers


I can't sleep tonight
Unable to fall asleep due to a sense of unrest and uncertainty


So I'll let the full moon decide
Using the full moon as a symbol of guidance and direction


Where I'm going, where I'm going
Feeling lost and unsure of one's path or destination


Just give me one little word
Desiring a simple answer or clue to alleviate confusion


To get me through the night
Seeking temporary relief from the unease and uncertainty


'Cause I don't know where we're going
Expressing a lack of clarity or direction in life


The tide is rising
The water level is increasing


Rising high
The water level is reaching a dangerous point


I've never been anywhere this quiet
Being in a place of solitude and silence


But surely it's just a matter of time
Believing that eventually things will change or progress


Before the wave
Anticipating a big change or event


Comes and takes me
Being swept away by the force of the change or event


I love you like the tide
Expressing deep affection and connection


Like the tide loves the shore
Comparing the intensity and constancy of love to the natural relationship between the tide and the shore


Too late to break away
Being unable or unwilling to end the attachment or connection


So I'll sit here and listen
Choosing to stay and be present in the moment


To the sound of the soft crash
Finding solace in the peaceful sound of the wave gently hitting the shore


Coming back, coming back
The continuous ebb and flow of the tide


There's no one here with me
Being alone in one's thoughts and feelings


But the wild moon watching
Feeling a sense of companionship and guidance from the moon


The shining waters rise
The water level continues to increase, indicating a potential danger or change




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERS TRENTEMOLLER ANDERSEN, CASPER CLAUSEN, MADS BRAUER, SOLVEIG SANDNES

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