She also said in an interview: "Black Water Lilies" was a dream I had. The melody was playing in the background. And I was dreaming that there was a hand, and I grabbed it, and it took me underwater. And there was a river, under the water, running down. And I floated on the river, under the water, and I came to this magical place with lots of black water lilies β floating on the water β which was underneath the water. It was a very strange dream. When I woke up I ran straight to the piano and wrote the song."
Black Water Lilies
Aurora Lyrics
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I float, I know I can never drown
I see under water now
The wind, the wind is the only sound
Take your hand when I go under
I'm under and above
Take your hand when I go under
On the river, I'm floating in
Underwater, I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
On the river, I'm floating in
Underwater, I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
Black water lilies
Arms are reaching forwards
My arms, I can see no more
We dance as we float around
We head towards the ocean floor
Take your hand when I go under
I'm under and above
Take your hand when I go under
I'm under and above
On the river, I'm floating in
Underwater, I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
On the river, I'm floating in
Underwater, I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
I am warm
Floating down
I am reborn
Water lilies..
The lyrics of Aurora's song "Black Water Lilies" paint vivid imagery of floating down a river, diving into the ocean, and encountering black water lilies along the way. The first stanza creates a sense of calmness, and the idea that when on a boat you can float without fear of drowning. The idea of being able to see underwater and the only sound being the wind is a peaceful and serene image. The chorus highlights the importance of having someone to hold onto when going under and coming back up, creating a sense of security and protection.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe arms reaching forward and dancing while floating around, creating a sense of playfulness and joy. The mention of heading towards the ocean floor hints at the idea of exploring the unknown and venturing further out. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of having someone to hold onto, as the imagery of diving deeper becomes even more impactful. The closing line of the song, "I am reborn, water lilies," leaves the listener with a sense of enlightenment and a feeling of being cleansed by the water and the experience of floating down the river.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am on a boat
When I am floating in life, moving towards my destination without fear or doubt.
I float, I know I can never drown
As I navigate life, I understand that no matter how deep the waters get, I will never sink into despair.
I see under water now
I have gained a clear perspective on life and everything in it, even the things beneath the surface.
The wind, the wind is the only sound
Despite all the noise around me, the only thing that truly matters is the sound of my own heart and intuition guiding me forward.
Take your hand when I go under
I need your support and encouragement as I face the challenges that lie beneath the surface.
I'm under and above
I am present in both the depths and the heights of life, embracing both the struggle and the triumph.
On the river, I'm floating in
Life is like a river, and I am simply flowing with the current towards my destination.
Underwater, I'm diving into the ocean
Sometimes I need to explore the depths of myself and the world around me, even if it feels scary or uncertain.
A thousand black water lilies
Amidst all the mysteries and struggles of life, there are moments of beauty and introspection waiting to be discovered.
Arms are reaching forwards
I am always stretching towards the future, reaching for the possibilities that lie ahead.
My arms, I can see no more
Sometimes the path ahead is unclear, but I trust my intuition to guide me forward anyway.
We dance as we float around
Together, we can find joy and meaning in the midst of all of life's uncertainties and complexities.
We head towards the ocean floor
No matter what obstacles we face, we are always pushing towards our ultimate destination and purpose.
I am warm
Despite the challenges, I am filled with a sense of warmth and inner peace.
Floating down
Like a leaf on a river, I am simply allowing life to take me where it will.
I am reborn
Through all of life's ups and downs, I am constantly growing and evolving, becoming someone new with each passing moment.
Water lilies..
The beauty and mystery of life lies not only in what is visible on the surface, but also in what lies hidden beneath.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@highpalmtree2238
When I am on a boat
I float I know I can never drown
I see underwater land
The wind, the wind is the only sound
Take your hand and I go under
I'm under and above
Take your hand and I go under
I'm under and above
On the river
I'm floating in
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
In the river
I'm floating in
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
Black water lilies
Arms are reaching for
My arms I can see no more
We dance as we float around
We head towards the ocean floor
Take your hand and I go under
I'm under and above
Take your hand and I go under
I'm under and above
On the river
I'm floating in
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
In the river
I'm floating in
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies
A thousand black water lilies
I am warm
Crawling out
I am reborn
Water lilies x4
@sira9621
Lyrics
"Black Water Lilies"
I'm on a boat
I float - I know I can never drown
I see underwater now
The wind is the only sound...
Take your hand when I go under
I'm over and above
Take your hand when I go under
I'm over and above
[x2]
On the river
I'm floating in;
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies...
Black water lilies...
Arms are reaching forwards
My arms - I can see no more
We dance as we float around
We head towards the ocean floor
Take your hand when I go under
I'm over and above
Take your hand when I go under
I'm over and above
[x2]
On the river
I'm floating in;
Underwater
I'm diving into the ocean
A thousand black water lilies...
I am floating down
I can recall
@daviddoan9039
Aurora was inspired to write this song after a dream, saying in an interview:
βBlack Water Lilies was a dream I had. The melody was playing in the background. And I was dreaming that there was a hand, and I grabbed it, and it took me underwater. And there was a river, unter the water, running down. And I floated on the river, under the water, and I came to this magic place with lots of black water lilies β floating on the water β which was underneath the water. It was a very strange dream. When I woke up I ran straight to the piano and wrote the song.β
@enignes
that's interesting because there are actual hyper-salty "rivers" and "lakes" underneath either freshwater or oceans ... amazing that she dreamed it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLlsjLLsqXc
@catherinethegreatsgroceryasmr
David Doan Beautiful
@honeybee11106
Are you german i can see the autocorretur in your Textπ
@Meriadoc
@@honeybee11106 which oneπ hallo :)
@honeybee11106
@@Meriadoc ich bin wie du vielleicht schon gemerkt hast auch deutsch und die Autokorrektur hat aus "under" unTer gemacht π
@unknownfryguy1540
her voice can change pitch so fast If I tried I would sound like a chain saw with no oil
@winterbird4174
xD
@play1play264
Pure voice without crack.
@teddyeatspudding
why do you have to bring up Sia lol no one mentioned her