: The "waves" serve as a metaphor for moments of lucidity crashing down on the narrator, forcing them to briefly recognize issues in their relationships and the world before sinking back into the party's escapism.
The track is designed to mimic the feeling of a wave through its sonic structure. Bastille - The Waves (Audio)
: The song begins with a "rough cut" recording of a rehearsal featuring a gospel singer and a piano, setting an intimate tone before the electronic elements kick in. : The "waves" serve as a metaphor for