The Tide Is High
The Paragons
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The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh It's not the things you do, that really hurts me bad But it's the way you do the things, you do to me I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that no oh oh oh The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one Number one, number one Every man wants you to be his girl But I'll wait my dear 'till it's my turn I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh Every man wants you to be his girl But I'll wait my dear 'till it's my turn I'm not the kinda man who gives up just like that, no oh oh oh 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 but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one
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Written by: JOHN KENNETH HOLT, TYRONE EVANS
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14 facts about this song
Original CreatorsThe Paragons, a rocksteady band from Jamaica, originally recorded "The Tide Is High" in 1967.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song is primarily credited to John Holt, who was the lead singer of The Paragons.
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Iconic Backing VocalsU-Roy, a well-known artist in the reggae and dancehall scene, featured as a backing vocalist on The Paragons' original version.
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Meaning of Lyrics"The Tide Is High" explores themes of unwavering love and resilience in the face of difficult circumstances.
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Popularity in UKThe Paragons' "The Tide Is High" became a popular hit in the UK even though it didn't break into mainstream charts upon its initial release.
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Blondie's InterpretationBlondie, an American rock band led by Debbie Harry, recorded a cover of "The Tide Is High" in 1980.
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Global SuccessBlondie's cover of "The Tide Is High" landed at the top spot on music charts in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the UK.
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Reggae InfluenceDespite Blondie being associated with the punk, new wave and pop genres, their version of "The Tide Is High" retains the reggae vibe of the original version.
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Incorporation of BrassBlondie's cover stood out for its incorporation of brass and the chachalaca (mark tree), enriching the song's texture.
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Award WinningBlondie's version of "The Tide Is High" won a Grammy award for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance" in 1981.
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Usage in Movies and TVOver the years, "The Tide Is High" has been featured in several movies and television shows, including "Mean Girls," "Gilmore Girls," and "The Deuce."
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Later CoversThe song has been covered by several artists since Blondie's release, including Atomic Kitten, whose version reached the number one spot in the UK charts in 2002.
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Iconic VideoBlondie's music video for "The Tide Is High" is iconic, featuring Debbie Harry in a dreamlike state as she's crowned "Queen of Mars".
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B-sideThe B-side of Blondie's single was "Suzie and Jeffrey", a track which told the story of a couple.
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