: 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 lyrics present a perspective of someone at a house party watching the "apocalypse" or "nihilism" play out in slow motion. Bastille - The Waves (Audio)
: Features recurring contributions from singer Kianja, who previously collaborated with the band on Other People's Heartache Pt. 4 . : The "waves" serve as a metaphor for
: Captures the disorienting feeling of leaving a party and being hit by reality. Bastille - The Waves (Audio)