Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave

Taking Back Sunday - Tidal Wave Lyrics

Sep 16, 2016
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Tidal Wave Music Video

Tidal Wave Lyrics

What's gonna happen when the old man goes
Will you embrace chaos or take control
When the guns are drawn outside your doors
Will you call for peace or will you join the war
What you gonna do when the law breaks in
Will you stand your ground or confess your sins
Oh no, no, no you don't know
Oh no, no, no you don't know

Where you gonna hide all the lies you told
Can you buy back any of the soul you sold
When your will is weak and the weight is strong
Where will you go when you can't go on
What's gonna happen on your dying day
Will you turn to dirt or find the pearly gates
Oh no, no, no you don't know
Ah no, no, no you don't know

You can beg, you can plead, you can try, you can pray
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
You can run, you can hide, you can leave, you can stay
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
You can beg, you can plead, you can try, you can pray
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
You can run, you can hide, you can leave, you can stay
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave

So what's gonna happen when the old man goes
What's gonna happen when the old man goes
Guns are drawn outside your door
What's gonna happen when the old man goes
Whatcha gonna do when the law breaks in?
Whatcha gonna do when the law breaks in?
Oh no, no, no you don't know
Oh no, no, no you don't know

You can beg, you can plead, you can try, you can pray
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
You can run, you can hide, you can leave, you can stay
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
You can beg, you can plead, you can try, you can pray
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave
Nothing's gonna save you from the tidal wave, oh

Writer(s): Shaun Cooper, Adam Lazzara, John Thomas Nolan, Marc O'connell, Edward Reyes
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of the song 'Tidal Wave' by Taking Back Sunday?

    The song 'Tidal Wave' was written by members of Taking Back Sunday: Shaun Cooper, Adam Lazzara, John Thomas Nolan, Marc O'Connell, and Edward Reyes.

  2. What inspired the lyrics for 'Tidal Wave' by Taking Back Sunday?

    The inspiration for 'Tidal Wave' came from a radio discussion about an African dictator. The phrase 'What's going to happen when the old man goes?' caught John Nolan's attention during the NPR segment, sparking the thematic basis of confronting inevitable change and chaos.

  3. How does 'Tidal Wave' differ in sound from other Taking Back Sunday songs?

    'Tidal Wave' shows a departure from typical Taking Back Sunday sounds, incorporating influences from heartland rock and punk. This track is noted for its energetic pace and is described as one of the fastest songs they've ever written, showcasing a blend of styles not previously explored in their earlier works.

  4. What unique recording techniques were used for Tidal Wave?

    During the recording of 'Tidal Wave', Taking Back Sunday implemented a new approach where they would play and track everything immediately then listen back without their instruments. This method allowed them to view their music more objectively, enhancing creativity and efficiency in refining their songs.

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