Bastille - The Waves (audio) Link

The track is designed to mimic the feeling of a wave through its sonic structure.

: Some fans interpret the chorus—"I'll see you on the other side"—as a hopeful message of getting through anything together, while others see it as a acknowledgment of being "carried away" by destructive habits. Musical Composition and Production Bastille - The Waves (Audio)

: Captures the disorienting feeling of leaving a party and being hit by reality. The track is designed to mimic the feeling

: 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 "waves" serve as a metaphor for

The song captures the peak of a chaotic night out, specifically set at 1:22 AM within the album's chronological narrative.

: Lead singer Dan Smith's vocals fluctuate in pitch and intensity to mirror the rising and falling of a wave.