The song "The Rising Tide" by Job For A Cowboy contains dark and macabre imagery, portraying a scene of death and decay. The lyrics depict an open sea filled with blood and dead bodies, with the rising tide causing their decomposition. The theme of attachment is introduced, suggesting that these bodies were too weak to hold on or cling to something or someone. The constantly rising and breaking tide represents the relentless cycle of life and death, as the bodies continue to decompose and the sea becomes redder. The phrase "Dozens buried at sea, they swim in their graves" further emphasizes the theme of attachment, suggesting that even in death, these weak individuals are unable to escape their circumstances. The repetition of the line "They've proved themselves being too weak for this attachment" highlights the idea that these individuals were unable to withstand the challenges or responsibilities that came with attachment. The song also implies a sense of finality with the line "I hope I have made my last point," suggesting that the speaker has reached the end of their patience or tolerance for the weak. In the latter part of the song, the repetition of the lines "The weak have fallen but now (I stand alone)" reinforces the idea that the speaker has moved on from those who were too weak for attachment. Overall, "The Rising Tide" by Job For A Cowboy delves into themes of death, decay, attachment, and the strength or weakness of individuals when confronted with challenges. It presents a dark and poetic exploration of the consequences of attachment and the inevitability of decay and death.
