Anders Trentemøller is a Danish electronic musician from Copenhagen.
Trentemøller made his debut in 1997 together with DJ T.O.M. when they formed the first live-house act in Denmark, Trigbag, and started playing concerts all over the globe. Trigbag's single Showtime was played by international DJs such as Alex Gopher, Laurent Garnier, and Etienne de Crécy. Trigbag dissolved in 2000.
Tide
Trentemoller Lyrics
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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
"Tide" by Trentemoller is a song that is inspired by the ocean and its natural patterns. The lyrics seem to be about a person who is feeling lost and possibly heartbroken. They can't seem to sleep and are seeking guidance or a sign for direction. The full moon in the lyrics is often associated with feelings of intense emotions and change. The person seems to be waiting for a move or a push from the ocean tide, which is rising high. The tide symbolizes the ups and down of the person's emotions and their relationship. The line "I love you like the tide, like the tide loves the shore" is a poignant expression of deep affection and commitment.
The chorus of "Tide" has a powerful and repetitive impact that makes the song a hypnotic track. It's almost as if the song immerses the listener in the ocean and its waves. The music builds a suspenseful and emotional atmosphere. The line "Before the wave comes and takes me" is particularly striking and can be interpreted in several ways. It could be a metaphor for an emotional wave, a physical wave, or even death. The song leads us to contemplate the mysterious nature of the ocean and how it mirrors human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the waves
Pay close attention to the sound made by the waves of the ocean
Listen to the waves
Repeated urge to listen to the sound of the ocean waves
I can't sleep tonight
Unable to get sleep on this particular night
So I'll let the full moon decide
Giving the responsibility to the full moon to decide the current direction of life
Where I'm going, where I'm going
Repeating the same thought of uncertainty about the future direction of life
Just give me one little word
Requesting for a clue or sign to help navigate through the uncertainty
To get me through the night
To help deal with the anxiety and restlessness of the night
'Cause I don't know where we're going
Expressing confusion and lack of clarity about the future path
The tide is rising
The level of the ocean water is steadily increasing
Rising high
Emphasizing the increasing level of the ocean water
I've never been anywhere this quiet,
Acknowledging the peaceful and serene environment that's around
But surely it's just a matter of time
Anticipating the inevitable change or chaos that may come with time
Before the wave
Implying that something inevitable is about to happen soon
Comes and takes me
Suggesting that something inevitable will happen that will have a profound impact.
I love you like the tide
Comparing the intensity of love to the strength and power of the ocean tide
Like the tide loves the shore
Drawing the parallel that love is as integral and connected as the ocean tide is to the shore
Too late to break away
Acknowledging the entanglement and impossibility of escaping from a situation
So I'll sit here and listen
Resignation to endure and wait for the inevitable situation to occur
To the sound of the soft crash
Listening attentively to the soothing and calming sound of ocean waves
Coming back, coming back
Emphasizing the repetition and predictability of the waves
There's no one here with me
Being alone in a beautiful and peaceful yet unpredictable environment
But the wild moon watching
The natural world is observing and watching over
The shining waters rise
The beautiful and exquisite view of the rising tide
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERS TRENTEMOLLER ANDERSEN, CASPER CLAUSEN, MADS BRAUER, SOLVEIG SANDNES
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