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Introduction
If you’ve ever listened to The Tide Rushes In by The Moody Blues, you probably felt like you were taken on a journey—a journey not just through sound, but through emotion. There’s something about this song that makes you reflect, almost like you’re standing on the shore, watching the waves come and go. And that’s exactly what makes this track so special.
This song, with its soft, flowing melody and the unmistakable voice of Justin Hayward, captures the essence of what it feels like to experience life’s inevitable ups and downs. The music mirrors the tides, gently rising and falling, reminding us that change is a constant—whether we’re ready for it or not. It’s a song that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever felt the pull of time, love, or the emotional shifts that come with growing older.
The Tide Rushes In is part of The Moody Blues’ 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, which marked a time of reflection and maturity for the band. By this point in their career, they had already established themselves as pioneers of progressive rock, blending orchestral elements with rock in ways that were completely new at the time. But with this track, they were also tapping into something deeply personal—capturing the way life feels when we let go of expectations and just flow with what comes.
It’s not just about the sound—though the lush instrumentation is as soothing as the ebbing tide—it’s about the meaning. The lyrics, rich with metaphor, speak to the pull of forces beyond our control: “The tide rushes in, the tide rushes out,” Justin sings, as though acknowledging that we’re all subject to forces that shape our destiny. It’s like a reminder that everything—good or bad—is temporary, and change is something we can’t resist, even when we want to.
There’s a beautiful melancholy to this track. It has the feeling of something that’s both wistful and hopeful, like standing at the edge of something, unsure of what’s next, but still moving forward. And it leaves you thinking: maybe it’s okay that life’s tide rushes in and out—it’s just part of the ride.
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Lyrics
I’ve been searching for my dream
A hundred times today
I build them up, you knock them down
Like they were made of clay
Then the tide rushes in
And washes my castles away
Then I’m really not so sure
Which side of the bed I should lay
I should lay
You keep looking for someone
To tell your troubles to
I’ll sit down and lend an ear
Yet I hear nothing new
Then the tide rushes in
And washes my castles away
Then I’m really not so sure
Which side of the bed I should lay
I should lay
Blackbird sitting in a tree
Observing what’s below
Acorns falling to the ground
He’ll stay and watch them grow