Broke down, I found
Even when you think you need a rest
You will live to fight another round
I know its too bad, so sad
All the things that we could've been and could've had

Hey girl, what sound
A million miles of water that are flowing deep beneath this ground
Now, I found you right here
A million miles of water

You were my muse
Just because you happen to have a bomb doesn't mean you light the fuse
I know that my girl, big lie
Four years in and you never even said goodbye

Hey girl, what sound
A million miles of water that are Flowing deep beneath this ground
Now, I found you right here
A million miles of water dear

Hey girl, what sound
I want you to remember that some times we have to go without
Now I found it right here
I want you to remember dear

We were two of a funny kind
So damn blind but now we got to nevermind
I know that this is the end, we tried
So hard, but now I got to lose a friend

Hey girl, what sound
A million miles of water that are Flowing deep beneath this ground
Now, I found you right here
A million miles of water dear

Hey girl, what sound
I want you to remember that some times we have to go without
Now I found it right here
I want you to remember dear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Million Miles of Water" seem to be about a failed relationship between two people who were once close. The singer reflects on the potential they had as a couple, but ultimately recognizes that it's over and they have to move on. The song begins with the realization that even when you feel like you need a break, there will always be another challenge to face ahead. The chorus, "Hey girl, what sound, a million miles of water that are flowing deep beneath this ground", suggests that the distance between the two parties is vast, like the depth of an ocean, and the relationship has become too difficult to continue.

Despite the pain of the breakup, the singer acknowledges that he will always remember the good times they had together. He calls the girl his muse, but also acknowledges that just because someone has the potential to do great things doesn't necessarily mean they will. He laments that the relationship lasted four years, but ended with no closure, as his partner never said goodbye.

The song's lyrics convey a feeling of sadness and longing for what could have been, but also leave room for acceptance and moving forward. The use of water as a motif throughout the song represents the depth of emotions and the vastness of life, and seems to suggest that sometimes it's necessary to let go and move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Broke down, I found
Even when life gets tough and you feel defeated, you can still discover something new.

Even when you think you need a rest
It's important to keep fighting and not give up, even though you may be tired.

You will live to fight another round
No matter how hard things get, you can always bounce back and continue to try.

I know its too bad, so sad
It's regrettable that things didn't work out the way we may have wanted them to.

All the things that we could've been and could've had
We missed out on many opportunities and possibilities that could have been great.

Hey girl, what sound
The singer is discussing something with a person they refer to as 'girl'.

A million miles of water that are flowing deep beneath this ground
There is a vast distance of water underneath the earth's surface that is constantly moving and evolving.

Now, I found you right here
The artist has discovered this person, 'girl', and they are close by.

You were my muse
The person was the artist's inspiration for creativity and artistry.

Just because you happen to have a bomb doesn't mean you light the fuse
Just because one has the power or ability to do something negative or destructive, doesn't mean they should act on it.

I know that my girl, big lie
The singer recognizes that the relationship was based on a falsehood or untruth.

Four years in and you never even said goodbye
The relationship ended abruptly without any closure or explanation, after an extended period of time.

I want you to remember that sometimes we have to go without
It's important to acknowledge that sometimes things won't go our way, and we have to make do without them.

We were two of a funny kind
The singer and this 'girl' had a unique, quirky relationship together.

So damn blind but now we got to nevermind
The singer and this 'girl' were oblivious to certain aspects of their relationship, but now they must let it go.

I know that this is the end, we tried
The relationship has come to a close, despite the effort put in by both parties involved.

So hard, but now I got to lose a friend
Even though the relationship may have started as just friendship, it has now ended and that connection has been lost.

I want you to remember dear
The singer hopes this person remembers something important or significant.

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