The song Riptide is an indie-folk-pop hit known by everyone around the world. Australian singer–songwriter Vance Joy released the song in 2013 as part of his debut EP God Loves You When You’re Dancing and later included it on his album Dream Your Life Away.
The lyrics tell a love story about longing, escapism, and enchanting adventures. The song’s melodic quirkiness paired with whimsical imagery has fans loving it in every pocket of the earth.
Riptide Lyrics
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Riptide |
| Artist | Vance Joy |
| Release Date | March 22, 2013 |
| Album | Dream Your Life Away |
| Genre | Indie Folk, Indie Pop |
| Writer(s) | Vance Joy |
| Notable Elements | Quirky metaphors, storytelling, ukulele riffs |
| Awards/Accolades | ARIA Award for Best Independent Release (2014) |
Riptide Lyrics
I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turnin’ green
You’re the magician’s assistant in their dream
Oh-ooh, oh-oh
And they come unstuck
Lady, runnin’ down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singin’ that song and
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
There’s this movie that I think you’ll like
This guy decides to quit his job and heads to New York City
This cowboy’s runnin’ from himself
And she’s been livin’ on the highest shelf
Oh-ooh, oh-oh
And they come unstuck
Lady, runnin’ down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singin’ that song and
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
I just wanna, I just wanna know
If you’re gonna, if you’re gonna stay
I just gotta, I just gotta know
I can’t have it, I can’t have it any other way
I swear she’s destined for the screen
Closest thing to Michelle Pfeiffer that you’ve ever seen, oh
Lady, runnin’ down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you, when you’re singin’ that song and
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Oh lady, runnin’ down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singin’ that song and
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
Oh lady, runnin’ down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you’re singin’ that song and
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong, yeah
I got a lump in my throat ’cause
You’re gonna sing the words wrong
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