The tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your number oneI'm not the kinda girl Who gives up just like that *Oh no*It's not the things you doThat tease and hurt me badBut it's the way you do the thingsYou do to meI'm not the kinda girl Who gives up just like that*Oh no*The tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1The tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1#1#1Every girl wants You to be her man But I'll wait my dear 'Til it's my turnI'm not the kinda girl Who gives up just like that Oh noThe tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1The tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1#1#1Everytime that I get the feelingYou give me something to believe inEverytime that I got you near meI don't believe that I want it to be But you know thatI'm gonna take my chance nowI'm gonna makeit happen somehowAnd you know I can take the pressureA moment's pain fora lifetime pleasure Every girl wants you to be her man But I'll wait right here'Til it's my turnI'm not the kinda girl Who gives up just like that Oh noThe tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1The tide is high But I'm holding onI'm gonna be your #1Everytime that I get the feelingYou give me something to believe inEverytime that I got you near meI don't believe that I want it to be But you know thatI'm gonna take my chance nowI'm gonna makeit happen somehowAnd you know I can take the pressureA moment's pain fora lifetime pleasure