Discover the story of the song > Tides – Bonobo

The protagonist of the song is a person who feels like they don't belong and floats through life without staying in one place. They hold onto their freedom like a plane. They are not supposed to feel or miss someone, and they struggle to heal and fit in. They refer to themselves as "cloud people" who live in gray. They question if their partner truly loves them and suggest letting them go if they do. Overall, the song talks about the protagonist's feelings of not belonging and the struggles in their relationship.