Vance Joy - Riptide Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is the artist behind the song 'Riptide' and what is his real name?

   The artist behind the song 'Riptide' is Vance Joy, an Australian singer-songwriter. His real name is James Keogh.

2. What inspired Vance Joy to write 'Riptide'?

   'Riptide' was inspired by an encounter with a girl who described herself as a magician's assistant. The melody of the song came to Joy while he was returning from a local store.

3. How did the song 'Riptide' perform on music charts?

   'Riptide' performed exceptionally well on music charts. It peaked at #7 on the ARIA singles Chart and was the best selling song of 2013 in Australia by an Australian. In May 2015, it became the longest-charting song in ARIA Chart history, having remained in the top 100 for 107 weeks and counting.

4. What does 'Riptide' refer to in the context of this song?

   In this context, 'Riptide' not only refers to a strong sea current but also to a motel where Vance Joy used to stay during his younger days.

5. When was 'Riptide' first released and in which album does it feature?

   'Riptide' was first released as a track on Vance Joy's debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing (2013), and it also features on his debut studio album Dream Your Life Away (2014).

6. Who directed the music video for 'Riptide'?

   The music video for 'Riptide' was directed by Dimitri Basil and co-directed by Laura Gorun. The video artistically depicts the song word for word.