Water
● Hurts Lyrics


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Innocent, they swim
I tell them 'no'
They just dive right in
But do they know?

It's a long way down
When you're alone
And there's no air or sound
Down below the surface

There's something in the water
I do not feel safe
It always feels like torture
To be this close

I wish that I was stronger
I'd separate the waves
Not just let the water
Take me away

There was a time I'd dip my feet
And it would roll off my skin
Now every time I get close to the edge
I'm scared of falling in

'Cause I don't want to be stranded again
On my own
When the tide comes in
And pulls me below the surface

There's something in the water
I do not feel safe
It always feel like torture
To be this close

I wish that I was stronger
I'd separate the waves
Not just let the water take me away

Verona
Verona
From the first time that I saw you
Verona, I knew
That tomorrow would be different
With a lady like you

Verona
Verona

From the first time that I saw you
Verona, I knew




That tomorrow would be different
With a lady like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hurts' "Water" can be interpreted as a metaphor for fear of getting too close to someone or something due to the risk of losing oneself in the process. The singer warns innocent people to stay away from the water, but they do not seem to heed his warning and dive in anyway. The metaphor of diving into the deep water refers to taking risks that may have dangerous consequences.


The singer expresses his fear of being alone and drowning in the deep water, alluding to the idea of getting lost in a relationship or situation. He wishes he could be stronger and separate himself from what he sees as the danger of the water, but he feels powerless against it. The bridge of the song talks about a woman named Verona who seems to give him hope for a better future.


Overall, the song's lyrics evoke feelings of vulnerability and apprehension towards the unknown, and the desire for someone to share that fear with.


Line by Line Meaning

Innocent, they swim
People are swimming without any idea of the danger that lies beneath the surface


I tell them 'no'
The singer warns them of the danger


They just dive right in
The swimmers ignore the warning and go in anyway


But do they know?
The swimmers are unaware of the risks of swimming in such deep waters


It's a long way down
The water is deep and far from the surface


When you're alone
The danger of the water is greater in isolation


And there's no air or sound
The water is silent and suffocating in depth


Down below the surface
The deeper parts of the water body


There's something in the water
The artist senses some danger or mysterious element in the water


I do not feel safe
The artist is afraid to swim because of the danger in the water


It always feels like torture
Swimming feels like a forced torture in the presence of danger


To be this close
The proximity to danger makes the artist anxious and afraid


I wish that I was stronger
The singer regrets not being able to overcome fear and take control of the situation


I'd separate the waves
The singer wishes to exert control and mastery over the water


Not just let the water
The singer does not want to be overcome or overpowered by the water


Take me away
The artist fears losing control and being pulled underwater


There was a time I'd dip my feet
The artist used to be more comfortable around water


And it would roll off my skin
The danger or fear did not affect the singer back then


Now every time I get close to the edge
The singer is overcome by fear even when simply getting close to the water


I'm scared of falling in
The artist is afraid of losing control and falling into the water


'Cause I don't want to be stranded again
The artist has had a negative experience with water before, and does not want to have it happen again


On my own
The danger of the water is worse when the artist is alone


When the tide comes in
The water level rises, creating even greater danger


And pulls me below the surface
The water is so strong that it pulls the artist under


Verona
The name of a person, perhaps someone the singer cares for


Verona,
The name of a person, perhaps someone the singer cares for


From the first time that I saw you
The singer met Verona once, and felt the encounter was special


I knew
The encounter left a lasting impression on the artist


That tomorrow would be different
The artist felt that Verona's presence would change their future for the better


With a lady like you
Verona is perceived as someone special, someone who brings positivity to the singer's life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM ANDERSON, THEO HUTCHCRAFT

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