The song is a metaphor for when they joined Astralwerks after saying they would continue releasing in their self-owned label Substellar.
In the song they apologize to their fans and ask their fans to understand where their coming from, saying that it might be worth the try.
[Pre-Chorus]
You, you know I tried
You know, I wouldn't lie
You, you know I tried
You know, I wouldn't lie
And it might be worth the try
[Chorus]
So please, give me one last ride
I'm stranded here, going nowhere
Stuck ashore, waiting for high tide
[Verse 1]
Now the tide is coming in
The heaven knows it didn't mean to sin
Trying hard to stay afloat
But drowned that shadow
Through the boat
Waves crashing in
Our starboard side
Realize, I might have lost the fight
And the sea is way too rough
Looks like, I'm going into the abyss
[Bridge]
But you know I know
You know I know
You know I know
[Pre-Chorus]
You, you know I tried
You know, I wouldn't lie
You, you know i tried
You know, I wouldn't lie
And it might be worth the try
[Chorus]
So please give me one last ride
I'm stranded here going nowhere
Stuck ashore waiting for high tide
[Verse 2]
It's been midnight sun
For ninety days
Waiting for the next lunar phase
Now I can see the crescent moon
Guess we'll be living in the present soon
Current pulled me out to sea
The tide it finally set me free
[Bridge]
But you know I know
You know I know
You know I know
[Chorus]
So please, give me one last ride
I'm stranded here going nowhere
Stuck ashore, waiting for high tide
[Bridge]
But you know I know
You know I know
You know I know
High Tide was written by Ulrik Denizou Lund & Ketil Jansen.
High Tide was produced by Lemaitre.