The Tide Is High
Blondie · Autoamerican [Bonus Tracks]
yeah
never give up
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh, no
It's not the things you do
That tease and hurt me bad
But it's the way you do
The things you do to me
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
the tide is high but i'm holding on
i'm gonna be your number one
Number one,
my number one
number one
Every girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait right here 'till it's my turn
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high but im holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one,
my number one
number one
evreytime that i get the feeling
you give me something to believe in
everytime that i got you near me
i know the way that i want it to be
but you know i'm gonna take chance now
i'm gonna make it happen somehow
and you know i can take the pressure
a moment to pay for a lifetime pleasure
Every girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait right here 'til it's my turn
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
everytime that i get the feeling
you give me something to believe in
everytime that i got you near me
i know the way that i want it to be
but you know i'm gonna take chance now
i'm gonna make it happen somehow
and you know i can take the pressure
a moment to pay for a lifetime pleasure
the tide is high but i'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The Tide Is High
Released on Blondie's 1979 album Autoamerican, "The Tide Is High" stands as a defining track of the new wave movement, blending punk energy with sophisticated songwriting. Written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, the recording features the band's signature interplay between Harry's distinctive vocals and the group's driving rhythm section. The song captures the atmospheric tension of late 1970s New York City, utilizing synthesizers and bass lines that became hallmarks of the genre. As a key component of Blondie's discography, it exemplifies their ability to merge pop sensibilities with rock intensity, influencing countless artists who followed. The track remains a staple of their live performances and a critical touchstone for understanding the evolution of female-fronted rock bands during the era.