Water Under The Bridge
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Then I'll come back and 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 when you found that 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
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
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
It's so cold 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
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
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 the song "Water Under The Bridge," Adele appears to be grappling with a complicated relationship that may be nearing its end. She poses the question, "If you're not the one for me, why do I hate the idea of being free?" suggesting that she may be staying in the relationship out of fear or uncertainty about being alone. She seems to be aware that her partner may not feel the same way and may be ready to move on, singing, "If I'm not the one for you, you've gotta stop holding me the way you do." She also acknowledges the coldness and uncertainty of the situation, singing "It's so cold out here in your wilderness."
Despite this, Adele expresses a desire to hold onto the relationship and not let it slip away like "water under the bridge." She implores her partner not to let her down harshly, but to let her down gently if that's what needs to happen. She wants to hold onto the love they have shared, singing "Our love ain't water under the bridge."
Overall, the song seems to capture the complexity of relationships, particularly those that are struggling to survive. Adele's raw and emotive vocals capture the feelings of uncertainty, fear, and longing that come with trying to hold onto someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not the one for me
If we're not meant to be together
Then I'll come back and bring you to your knees
I'll come back and show you what you're missing
If you're not the one for me
If we're not meant to be together
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
Why do I fear moving on from you?
And if I'm not the one for you
If I'm not the person you want to be with
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
You can't keep holding onto me if it's not right
Oh when you found that the one for you
When you find the person meant for you
Why have we been through what we have been through
Why did we go through all of this if we weren't right for each other?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
It's lonely being with you in your uncharted territory
I want you to be my keeper
I want to be with you and have you protect me
But not if you are so reckless
But not if you're not careful with my heart
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
If you're going to hurt me, do it gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Don't act like you don't love me when you do
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Our love is not something we can forget or move on from easily
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Admit that our love is still important and significant
What are you waiting for?
Why won't you make a move?
You never seem to make it through the door
You're always stuck on the outside looking in
And who are you hiding from?
Why won't you show your true feelings?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
It's not a good life to hide from your true feelings and fears
Have I ever asked for much?
I don't ask for a lot from you
The only thing that I want is your love
All I want is to be loved by you
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say our love isn't over
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Acknowledge that our love is still important
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE ADKINS, GREGORY KURSTIN
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