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Waves
Mr. Probz Lyrics


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My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon every time (every time)
You are not around

I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the wave (drifting away)
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting

My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon every time (every time)
You are not around

I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the

(Drifting away)
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting

I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach, to find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say

I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Probz's song Waves describes the feeling of slowly drifting away from someone, which feels like drowning and pulling against the stream. The opening lines, "My face above the water, My feet can't touch the ground" suggest a sense of being temporally suspended between two worlds; one of familiarity and ease, and the other of the unknown and uncomfortable. The singer then goes on to say, "I can see the sands on the horizon every time / You are not around," which implies that when the subject of the song is not present, it's like he's lost his grounding and feels unmoored.


Throughout the song, he wishes that he could be easier to love, but still struggles to find the right words to say. This is perhaps the root of the disconnect that's causing such a tumultuous feeling in his life. The chorus "Wave after wave, I'm slowly drifting (drifting away), And it feels like I'm drowning, pulling against the stream" is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of being pulled under by a current that the singer feels powerless to stop. Ultimately, the song paints a vivid picture of the helplessness one can feel when struggling to find a connection with someone, and the impact that such an absence can have.


Line by Line Meaning

My face above the water
I am barely keeping my head above water


My feet can't touch the ground
I am in over my head and can't find solid ground


Touch the ground, and it feels like
Finding a foothold would provide much-needed stability


I can see the sands on the horizon everytime (everytime)
I am aware of a world beyond my immediate struggles


You are not around
I am missing someone who could help me through this


I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
I am losing control and slipping further away


Wave after wave
Challenges keep coming and I can't catch my breath


And it feels like I'm drowning
I am overwhelmed and suffocating


Pulling against the stream
I am fighting against the current of my circumstances


I wish I could make it easy
I am struggling and wish it weren't so hard


Easy to love me
I want to be cared for despite my difficulties


But still I reach, to find a way
I am persisting despite the challenges


I'm stuck here in between
I am caught in a difficult and uncertain situation


I'm looking for the right words to say (to say)
I am searching for the right way to express myself and my struggles


And it feels like I'm drowning
I am once again overwhelmed and suffocating


Pulling against the stream
I am still fighting against the current of my circumstances




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jihad Rahmouni, Dennis Stehr

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rogerrrubin

My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground,
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon
Everytime you are not around

[Chorus:]
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream

I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach
To find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say

[Chorus:]
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream



All comments from YouTube:

@readneuromancerbywilliamgi6761

This guy deserves to be more famous, I hope we hear more from him in the future. Beautifully written music

@ImanLFeera

k emps couldn't agree more man

@ItsZifx

38m views. I'm sure he's fine

@readneuromancerbywilliamgi6761

That's mostly because the Robin Schulz remix took off. I don't think his other tracks have comparable view counts. Which was where I was coming from with that post

@jwcase1

k emps not really true. the robin schulz remix happened precisely because this track was picking up so many hits.


i think he'll be a one hit wonder, but it'll be because of the beauty of this track, not because he got a leg up from anyone.

@readneuromancerbywilliamgi6761

Jonathan Case That's probably a little bit true but the success that the remix had vs. the original is not comparable.

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@chogiwow9728

Am I the only one who gets a somewhat sad feeling when listening to this? It reminds me of a summer... I can't even descrive the feeling, but it's so nostalgic and calming to me! I like this guy.

@TheJimmu007

I know that feeling, happens to me with a lot of songs.

@nhikjss

Same~ surviving a heart broken and listen to this song... maybe one day I'll get over it or maybe not or theres no maybe...

@Buttikoferiii

jimpe same

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