Water Under The Bridge
Adele/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
Oh honey, if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
In "Water Under the Bridge", Adele finds herself questioning the strength and depth of her relationship. She asks her partner if they really are meant to be and why they've been through so much if they're not. Even though she seems to have doubts, she still wants her partner to be her "keeper". But she also warns them not to be reckless with her heart and not to let her down harshly if it comes to that. While she acknowledges that it's cold and lonely out in the wilderness without her partner, she isn't willing to settle for someone who isn't truly committed to their relationship.
The lyrics of "Water Under the Bridge" seem to reflect Adele's characteristic honesty and emotional clarity. She lays out her feelings and expectations in a direct, powerful way, while also acknowledging the complexity of human relationships. The song's message is that even though love can be difficult and confusing, it's still worth the effort, as long as both partners are fully invested.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not the one for me
Why do I feel such a pull towards you?
Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
How can I make you so vulnerable if we're not meant to be?
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
Why does the thought of losing you hold me back?
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
I can't move on if you keep holding onto me like this
Why have we been through what we have been through?
Why have we gone through so much if we're not meant to be together?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I feel so alone and lost in your emotional distance
I want you to be my keeper
I want you to protect me and keep me safe
But not if you are so reckless
But not if you're going to continue to hurt me with your careless actions
What are you waiting for?
Why are you holding back from giving me your love?
You never seem to make it through the door
You never fully commit to our relationship
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Living in fear and constantly holding back is no way to live
The only thing that I want is your love
All I need is your love and commitment to make this relationship work
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Refrain/Chorus
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Promise me that our love is not just something we forget and move on from
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Adkins, Gregory Kurstin
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