In high seas or in low seas
I’m gonna be your friend
I’m gonna be your friend
In high tide or in low tide
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side
(I heard her praying, praying, praying)
I said, I heard my mother
She was praying (praying, praying, praying)
In the night
And the words that she said (the words that she said)
They still linger in my head (lingers in my head)
She said, “A child is born in this world
He needs protection
God, guide and protect us
When we’re wrong, please correct us
(When we’re wrong, correct us)
And stand by me.” yeah!
In high seas or in low seas
I’m gonna be your friend
He said, “I’m gonna be your friend.”
And, baby, in high tide or low tide
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side
I said I heard my mother
She was crying’ in the night (I heard her crying’), yeah! (crying’, crying’)
And the tears that she shed (the tears that she shed)
They still linger in my head (lingers in my head)
She said, “A child is born in this world
He needs protection
God, guide and protect us
When we’re wrong, (when we’re wrong), correct us.”
And in high seas or low seas
I’m gonna be your friend
I’m gonna be your friend
Said, high tide or low tide
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side
Unwavering Friendship and Support
“High Tide Or Low Tide” by Bob Marley is a heartfelt ode to loyalty and compassion. The lyrics emphasize steadfast support, promising to stand by a loved one regardless of life’s ups and downs. Marley’s repetition of “I’m gonna be your friend” and “I’ll be by your side” resonates as a comforting mantra, expressing emotional reliability through all circumstances. The song draws on the wisdom and prayers of a mother, invoking themes of protection, guidance, and the enduring influence of parental love. This blend of spiritual yearning and earthy solidarity gives the track a universal, timeless appeal, reminding listeners that true friendship means standing together, no matter the tide.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley, Rita Marley
- Release Year: 1973
- Label: Island Records