Riptide
Ride the riptide of freedom and embrace your own wave
“Riptide” by Chad Lewine is an energetic and uplifting song that captures the essence of freedom and breaking away from societal norms. The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and a desire to live life on one’s own terms. The song begins with the protagonist embracing the open sky and feeling a sense of being chosen. They reject the idea of living a conventional life and express a determination to break the rules.
Swimming through life’s challenges and obstacles
The chorus of the song emphasizes the joy and exhilaration of swimming through life’s challenges and obstacles. The protagonist finds solace and inspiration in the natural world, witnessing the freedom of fish, animals, and birds. The imagery of the sea opening up and revealing this freedom underscores the transformative power of embracing one’s own path.
The second verse continues with a similar theme, as the protagonist describes their ability to ride life’s waves and transform them into opportunities. They take on the role of a shepherd, guiding and nurturing their flock, which is described as incredible. This suggests a sense of responsibility and leadership in their journey.
Ride the waves of life
The repeated refrain of “Hey high five, hey high time” symbolizes the celebration of individuality and the triumph of going against the tide. The rhythm of the rhyme and the riptide represent the constant flow and rhythm of life, which the protagonist fully embraces. Overall, “Riptide” is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, break free from societal expectations, and ride the waves of life with confidence and joy.
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Lyrics:
Boomerang by Chad Lewine
It’s another day on the open
Lookin to the sky yeah we’re chosen
Nothing ’bout my life’s appropriate
Breaking the rules, I’m over it
Get it together
Won’t let it get away
Ran to the field cuz I felt the wave
Sea opened up and showed to me
Fish and the animals living free
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
Rhythm of the rhyme
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
Rhythm of the rhyme
And the riptide
I be catching waves on the regular
Turn ’em into spaceships get ’em up
I be moving sheep like a shepard-er
Tend to the flock cuz the flock is incredible
Living in heaven
It’s about time
Draw it in the sand
And I crossed the line
Sky opened up showed to me
Birds and the animals flying free
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
The rhythm of the rhyme
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
The rhythm of the rhyme
Rhythm of the rhyme and the riptide
Nothing bout my life’s appropriate
Breaking all the rules, I’m over it
I be catching waves, regular
Ride the riptide all across the earth
Nothing bout my life’s appropriate
Breaking all the rules cuz I’m over it
I be catching waves on the regular
Gonna ride the riptide all across the earth
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
The rhythm of the rhyme
Hey high five
Hey high time
They swim by
The rhythm of the rhyme
Rhythm of the rhyme and the riptide