Water Under The Bridge
Adele (Against The Current Cover) Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele seem to be about two people who are unsure about their relationship. The singer suggests that if they are not meant to be together, then they should let each other go. But at the same time, she wonders why she hates the idea of being free, which suggests that she has strong feelings for the other person. The singer also questions why they have been through so much if they are not meant to be together.
Additionally, the singer talks about how she wants the other person to be her keeper but not if they are so reckless. She wants them to be together but only if the other person is willing to treat her with respect and care. Towards the end of the song, the singer asks the other person to say that their love is not just water under the bridge, suggesting that she wants their relationship to be significant and not something easily forgotten.
Overall, the song is about the uncertainty that comes with relationships and the struggle to figure out if two people are meant to be together or not.
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 make you regret not choosing me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
Why do I feel lost without you?
And if I'm not the one for you
If I'm not who you want to be with
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
You can't keep holding on if it's not right
Oh when you found that the one for you
When you find the one you're meant to be with
Why have we been through what we have been through
Why did we go through what we did if it wasn't meant to be?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I feel lost and alone without you
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 not responsible and don't care about my well-being
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
If you're going to end things, do it kindly
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Don't act like you don't have feelings for me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Our love is still important and meaningful
What are you waiting for?
What's holding you back from being with me?
You never seem to make it through the door
You never fully commit to our relationship
And who are you hiding from?
And what are you afraid of?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Living like you're always running away is no way to live
Have I ever asked for much?
Have I ever asked for anything unreasonable?
The only thing that I want is your love
All I want from you is your love
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Please tell me our love isn't over
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Confirm that our love is still important and meaningful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE ADKINS, GREGORY KURSTIN
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