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“Grief is not a wave. It's a riptide. Unseen. Unannounced. Cruel in its timing... In these moments, when you feel the currents are too strong to resist, allow yourself the freedom to relax and let it take you.” Facebook · Grief Speaks · 1 year ago

: The title was also inspired by a motel called "Riptide" where Vance Joy stayed with his family as a child. The "Riptide" Mentality Riptide

Beyond the music, "riptide" is often used as a metaphor for dealing with intense external forces or emotional distress. “Grief is not a wave

“The chorus ties into this. A riptide suddenly swallows you beneath the water before you can react. He's fallen into this relationship without thinking.” Reddit · r/LyricInterpretations · 8 years ago Unannounced

: This often symbolizes a girl (or person) embracing a new, potentially dangerous or overwhelming direction in life.

Vance Joy has described the "riptide" as a metaphor for being suddenly pulled into a relationship or a new lifestyle without fully thinking it through—much like a swimmer caught in an actual ocean current.

"Riptide" is most commonly recognized as the breakout hit by Australian singer-songwriter . The song is a quirky, upbeat coming-of-age love story known for its distinctive ukulele riff and rapid-fire metaphors. The Meaning of the Song