Tide Is High
Blondie
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The tide is high but I'm holdin' on I'm gonna be your number one I'm not the kind-a 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-a 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 kind-a 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 kind-a 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
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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".
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Original VersionThe song is actually a cover of a 1967 song by the Jamaican group The Paragons.
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Chart Success"The Tide is High" became a number one hit for Blondie both in the United States and United Kingdom.
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New TwistBlondie's version of the song incorporated elements of reggae and new wave music.
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Symbolic LyricsThe lyrics are about a woman who is determined to win her man, using the metaphor of the tide is high to symbolize her determination.
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Certified GoldThis song went gold in both the U.S. and the U.K., denoting over 500,000 copies sold.
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Blondie's LineupThe band's lineup at the time included Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, and Nigel Harrison.
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Cover VersionsBesides 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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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