Tide Is High

Blondie

About Tide Is High

"The Tide Is High" is a 1967 song written by John Holt, originally produced by Duke Reid and performed by the Jamaican group The Paragons, with Holt as lead singer. The song gained international attention in 1980, when a version by the American band Blondie became a US/UK number one hit. The British girl group Atomic Kitten also had a number one hit with their version of the song in 2002, while Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall had a minor hit with his interpretation in 2008.  


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The tide is high but I'm holdin' on
I'm gonna be your number one

I'm not the kinda 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 kinda girl who gives up just like that, oh no

The tide is high but I'm holdin' on
I'm gonna be your number one, number one

Ev'ry girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait my dear till it's my turn
I'm not the kinda girl who gives up just like that, oh no

The tide is high but I'm holdin' on
I'm gonna be your number one, number one, number one

Ev'ry girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait my dear till it's my turn
I'm not the kinda 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, number one, 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
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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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: JOHN KENNETH HOLT, TYRONE EVANS

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10 facts about this song

Release Year
"The Tide is High" was released in 1980, featuring on Blondie's 5th studio album, "Autoamerican".
Original Version
The song is actually a cover of a 1967 song by the Jamaican group The Paragons.
Chart Success
"The Tide is High" became a number one hit for Blondie both in the United States and United Kingdom.
New Twist
Blondie's version of the song incorporated elements of reggae and new wave music.
Symbolic Lyrics
The lyrics are about a woman who is determined to win her man, using the metaphor of the tide is high to symbolize her determination.
Certified Gold
This song went gold in both the U.S. and the U.K., denoting over 500,000 copies sold.
Blondie's Lineup
The band's lineup at the time included Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, and Nigel Harrison.
Cover Versions
Besides Blondie, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Atomic Kitten and Kardinal Offishall. Notably, Atomic Kitten's version also hit number one in the UK charts in 2002.
Music Video
The music video for "The Tide Is High" features a pregnant Debbie Harry (although she was not actually pregnant), symbolizing a new phase in the band's career.
Top Track
"The Tide Is High" is one of Blondie's most recognizable tracks; it continues to receive regular airplay on various radio stations worldwide.

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