Water Runs Dry
Boyz II Men Äк¢µ½ÄÐÈË Lyrics
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And we don't even know what we argue about
Don't even say I love you no more
'Cause saying how we feel is no longer allowed
Some people will work things out
And some just don't know how to change
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
Now, they can see the tears in our eyes, yeah
But we deny the pain that lies
Deep in our hearts
Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide
'Cause everybody knows that we're both torn apart
Why do we hurt each other?
Why do we push love away?
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
Some people will work things out
And some just don't know how to change
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
The song "Water Runs Dry" by Boyz II Men is a heart-wrenching ballad about a couple that has lost the spark in their relationship. The opening lines of the song, "We don't even talk anymore, and we don't even know what we argue about," express the deep disconnect that the couple is feeling. They have stopped communicating, and their arguments have become meaningless. The line "Don't even say I love you no more, 'cause saying how we feel is no longer allowed" shows that the couple has reached a point where they cannot express their emotions for fear of further distance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of not waiting until it's too late to fix the relationship. It warns that if they allow the relationship to reach a point of no return, they will make the "biggest mistake of our lives." The line "Some people will work things out, and some just don't know how to change" acknowledges that some relationships can be saved, while others cannot.
The bridge of the song asks the question "Why do we hurt each other? Why do we push love away?" These questions point to the underlying issues in the relationship and the difficulty of rekindling the love that was once there.
Overall, "Water Runs Dry" is a poignant reminder that relationships require effort and communication to stay strong.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't even talk anymore
Our communication has deteriorated to the point where we no longer have conversations
And we don't even know what we argue about
Our disagreements have become so frequent and meaningless, we don't remember what caused them
Don't even say I love you no more
We no longer express our feelings of love for each other
'Cause saying how we feel is no longer allowed
We have created an emotional distance between us and are no longer comfortable being vulnerable with each other
Some people will work things out
Not all relationships are beyond repair
And some just don't know how to change
While some couples can find a way to mend their issues, others may not have the ability to do so
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We should take action before it's too late
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
If we don't address our problems, we risk missing out on the joys and experiences of life together
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
By neglecting our relationship, we'll be committing a grave error
Don't do it, baby
We shouldn't allow our relationship to fall apart
Now, they can see the tears in our eyes, yeah
Other people can tell we're unhappy despite our attempts to hide it
But we deny the pain that lies
We choose to ignore our emotional pain
Deep in our hearts
Our emotional turmoil is deeply embedded within us
Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide
Perhaps our pain is too intense to keep concealed
'Cause everybody knows that we're both torn apart
Our issues are visibly affecting us and those around us
Why do we hurt each other?
We question why we cause emotional harm to each other
Why do we push love away?
We wonder why we are sabotaging our own relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1996&7 Kids Choice Awards Favorite Group & Song
All-4-One
Boyz II Men
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TLC (Winner)
Baby "Brandy"
Gansta's Paradise "Coolio" (Winner)
1 Sweet Day "Mariah Carey ft Boyz II Men"
Waterfalls "TLC"
1997 Fave Group & Song Nominees
Boyz II Men
Fugees (Winner)
Hootie and the Blowfish
TLC
Always Be My Baby "Mariah Carey"
Come On Ride It the Train "Quad City Djs"
Killing Me Softly "Fugees" (Winner)
I Love You Always Forever "Donna Lou"
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I am chilean and I was a foreing exchange student in Texas in the 92, when Boys II Men was a hit. I still like them.
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It was, right? 90s was an amazing era of music.
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2024 who's still listening
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