A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
Down By The Water
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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Meet me down by the sea
Hours and hours and days go by
It's still a new way for me
I love the way your hair blows in the wind
I love the feel of my skin on your skin
Don't never change, don't never fall by the way
'Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
I tried to call you but you didn't hear
Darkened feeling what you're doing here
Where's your baby? Where's your girl?
Out in the water, out in the world
I love the way your hair blows in the wind
I love the feel of my skin on your skin
Don't ever change, don't ever fall by the way
'Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Wait for me down in the water
Wait for me down in the water
Wait for me down in the water
Wait for me down in the water
'Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
"Down by the Water" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald. The lyrics talk about a peaceful place near the river where the singer and someone she loves can meet. They watch the world go by in this serene spot, where time seems to stand still. The singer loves her companion's hair blowing in the wind and the feel of their skin touching. She pleads with them not to change and not to lose their way, as she wants to meet them again by the water someday.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more mysterious. The singer apparently tries to call the person and receives no answer. She wonders where their baby or girl is, implying a complicated situation. The words suggest an urgency to meet down by the water, perhaps as a place to escape from their problems. The chorus repeats the theme of the singer's desire to return to the idyllic location and reunite with her loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me down by the river
Let's meet at the riverbank
Meet me down by the sea
Let's meet at the seaside
Hours and hours and days go by
Time flies quickly
It's still a new way for me
Our meetings still feel fresh and exciting
I love the way your hair blows in the wind
I find your appearance beautiful, especially with the wind in your hair
I love the feel of my skin on your skin
I enjoy our physical contact
Don't never change, don't never fall by the way
Please stay just the way you are and don't let anything bad happen to you
'Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
We'll have more rendezvous by the water in the future
I tried to call you but you didn't hear
I attempted to contact you, but you were unavailable
Darkened feeling what you're doing here
I have a suspicious feeling about your presence here
Where's your baby? Where's your girl?
Where are the people you're responsible for?
Out in the water, out in the world
They might be somewhere in the water or in the vast world
Wait for me down in the water
Be there for me at the river or sea
'Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
We'll reunite by the water in the future
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
I'm excited to see you again by the water
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Elizabeth Macdonald, Benjamin George Parker, James Christopher Alex Sims
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bj Budiarjo
Meet me down by the river
Meet me down by the sea
Hours and hours and days go by
It's still a new way for me
[Pre-Chorus]
I love the way your hair blows in the wind
I love the feel of my skin on your skin
Don't ever change, don't ever fall by the way
[Chorus]
Cause I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
Yes, I'll meet you down by the water, again some day
[Verse 2]
I tried to call you but you didn't hear
Darkened feeling what you're doing here
Where's your baby? Where's your girl?
Out in the water, out in the world
[Pre-Chorus]
I love the way your hair blows in the wind
I love the feel of my skin on your skin
Don't ever change, don't ever fall by the way
onedirection2307
This is the most underrated song from Amy, but why? It's so an amazing song😍🥺
Chad S
It still blows my mind that this song didn't hit number 1 in the carts in the states is beyond me. awesome song, fantastic voice.
Tommy Williams
Love this song 🥰
M Ali
Is it only me that feels like life is at ease when listening to Amy's songs ? 😍🤓❤️
BETHLEHEM IS GAY
She needs to be recognised around the world for her amazing talent
EvryTime
Years later and I still ADORE this song !
Wes
Amy has such a fantastic voice, I can't understand how she isn't better known
220volt-u
Amy je tak nedoceněná zpěvačká!!! je přitom fantastická i její kapela hraje super.
Sofaerie Da Floresta Encantada
This song came to me this week and I can't stop listening to it, thanks for taking me inward and out of myself 💜
janijtube
Lovely video, great song and Amy.... and some people still pushed thumbs down..? That does not compute.