OWL CITY
- Tidal Wave Lyrics / with translationsI wish I could cross my arms
And cross your mind 'cause I believe
You'd unfold your paper heart
And wear it on your sleeve
All my life I wish I broke mirrors
Instead of promises
'Cause all I see is a shattered conscience
Staring right back at me
I wish I had covered all my tracks completely
'Cause I'm so afraid
Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel
Or just the train?
Lift your arms, only Heaven knows
Where the danger grows and it's safe to say
There's a bright light up ahead
And help is on the way, help is on the way
I forget the last time I felt brave
I just recall insecurity
'Cause it came down like a tidal wave
And sorrow swept over me
Depression, please cut to the chase
And cut a long story short
Oh, please be done, how much longer
Can this drama afford to run?
Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties
And breaks whatever doesn't bend
But sadly then, all my heavy hopes
Just pull me back down again
I forget the last time I felt brave
I just recall insecurity
'Cause it came down like a tidal wave
And sorrow swept over me
Then I was given grace and love
I was blind but now I can see
'Cause I found a new hope from above
And courage swept over me
It hurts just to wake up
Whenever you're wearing thin
Alone on the outside
So tired of looking in
The end is uncertain
And I've never been so afraid
But I don't need a telescope
To see that there's hope
And that makes me feel brave
© OCEAN CITY PARK;
And cross your mind 'cause I believe
You'd unfold your paper heart
And wear it on your sleeve
All my life I wish I broke mirrors
Instead of promises
'Cause all I see is a shattered conscience
Staring right back at me
I wish I had covered all my tracks completely
'Cause I'm so afraid
Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel
Or just the train?
Lift your arms, only Heaven knows
Where the danger grows and it's safe to say
There's a bright light up ahead
And help is on the way, help is on the way
I forget the last time I felt brave
I just recall insecurity
'Cause it came down like a tidal wave
And sorrow swept over me
Depression, please cut to the chase
And cut a long story short
Can this drama afford to run?
Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties
And breaks whatever doesn't bend
But sadly then, all my heavy hopes
Just pull me back down again
I forget the last time I felt brave
I just recall insecurity
'Cause it came down like a tidal wave
And sorrow swept over me
Then I was given grace and love
I was blind but now I can see
'Cause I found a new hope from above
And courage swept over me
It hurts just to wake up
Whenever you're wearing thin
Alone on the outside
So tired of looking in
The end is uncertain
And I've never been so afraid
But I don't need a telescope
To see that there's hope
And that makes me feel brave
© OCEAN CITY PARK;
Facts about Tidal Wave
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Tidal Wave is written by Adam R. Young, Matthew Arnold Thiessen.
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It is first released on July 14, 2009 as part of Owl City's album "Ocean Eyes" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the 'Tidal Wave' song from Owl City touches on themes of insecurity, hope, and resilience. The lyrics take on a metaphorical form of the inner battle of human emotions as a tidal wave but end up being courageous and strong enough to ride over them through the combined forces of grace and love, thus making the journey of bravery and hope no longer uncertain. Tidal wave lyrics largely reflect, characterize by angst, and then hope, and end up empowering and finally, desolating. In the same breath, the song emphasizes the ordeal one goes through in dealing with insecurity and depression, the concomitant hope and resilience, and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics touch on themes such as insecurity, depression, and the struggle of self-discovery, which might be unsuitable for younger children unless accompanied by a parent. Nevertheless, the absence of explicit language, violence, and drug use implies a PG rating.
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Tidal Wave falls under the genre Electronic.
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Tidal Wave song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote Tidal Wave lyrics?
Tidal Wave is written by Adam R. Young, Matthew Arnold Thiessen.
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When was Tidal Wave released?
It is first released on July 14, 2009 as part of Owl City's album "Ocean Eyes" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Tidal Wave lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the 'Tidal Wave' song from Owl City touches on themes of insecurity, hope, and resilience. The lyrics take on a metaphorical form of the inner battle of human emotions as a tidal wave but end up being courageous and strong enough to ride over them through the combined forces of grace and love, thus making the journey of bravery and hope no longer uncertain. Tidal wave lyrics largely reflect, characterize by angst, and then hope, and end up empowering and finally, desolating. In the same breath, the song emphasizes the ordeal one goes through in dealing with insecurity and depression, the concomitant hope and resilience, and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics touch on themes such as insecurity, depression, and the struggle of self-discovery, which might be unsuitable for younger children unless accompanied by a parent. Nevertheless, the absence of explicit language, violence, and drug use implies a PG rating.
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Which genre is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave falls under the genre Electronic.
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How long is the song Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave song length is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Adam R. Young, Matthew Arnold Thiessen
Record Label(s): 2009 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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The song isn't about how much you like Adam or Matt. How about we just say we ALL love Owl City and be done with it?