Backstory:

Blissful Tide was born in the vibrant, sea-kissed city of Santa Monica, California in 2014. The group formed when high school friends, Olivia Harmon and Evan Grant, discovered a shared love of music and a magnetic creative synergy. After adding drummer, Josh Ford, and bassist, Lilly Thompson, the band was complete. They spent their weekends playing at local bars and coffee shops, steadily building a dedicated fan base with their infectious energy and evocative lyrics. Their big break came in 2017 when their demo was discovered by an indie record label executive during a spontaneous performance at a beach bonfire party.

Genre:

Indie Pop/Alternative

Title:

“Paper Boat Dreams”

Full song lyrics:

Verse 1:
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Sail away, paper boat dreams,
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Drifting on the evening’s gleaming beams,
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Beneath the moon, riding the tide,
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With all our hopes, fears inside.

Chorus:
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Blissful tide, take us far,
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Where the stars touch the water, near and far.
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Paper boat dreams, float and glide,
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On the waves of life’s blissful tide.

Verse 2:
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Morning sun warms the sea,
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Just like your love envelopes me,
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Barefoot laughs, chasing the day,
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With paper boat dreams leading the way.

Chorus:
Am Em D G
Blissful tide, carry us through,
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To the horizon where dreams come true.
Am Em D G
Paper boat dreams, our faithful guide,
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On the endless journey of life’s blissful tide.

Testimonial:

The band’s favorite fan is Alicia Clark, a marine biologist from San Diego, California. Alicia shares, “I stumbled upon Blissful Tide at a local bar during a visit to Santa Monica. Their music was the perfect blend of soothing melodies and poignant lyrics that instantly resonated with me. As someone who spends most of her time near the ocean, the band’s music felt like a natural reflection of my life. Their song ‘Paper Boat Dreams’ has a special place in my heart – it’s like a lullaby that calms the storm within. Blissful Tide is my favorite band because their music is more than just sound, it’s an experience that takes you on a journey.”