Breathe Owl Breathe's first four albums were with a small Michigan based record label Earthwork Music, run by friends and fellow folk musicians Seth Bernard and May Erlewine. On September 28, 2010, Breathe Owl Breathe signed to Hometapes to release their fifth studio album Magic Central.
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water's edge
Breathe Owl Breathe Lyrics
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Down at the river bed
Looking out on the bay
Her body of water
Her river mouth
I didn't have much to say
I used to know a language I don't know anymore
I didn't want to wake her up
In time the fireworks may be going off
Everyone's talking real loud
But I don't hear any of them
Down at the water's edge
Down at the river bed
Looking out on the bay
Her body of water
Her river mouth
I didn't have much to say
I used to know a language I don't know anymore
Ever since the comets melted
I've taken for granted how a burn feels
I set in a row your Petosky stones
Some we polish
Others we throw
I take the path of least resistance
I'll stay and fight
If that's what you want me to do
What do you want me to do?
Down at the water's edge
Down at the river bed
Looking out on the bay
Her body of water
Her river mouth
I didn't have much to say
I used to know a language I don't know anymore
The song "Water's Edge" by Breathe Owl Breathe tells the story of a person standing at the edge of the water contemplating their life and their past. The song's opening lines evoke a sense of peace and tranquility as the person stands at the river bed, looking out onto the bay. The water is described as a body of water with a river mouth, which gives it a sense of being alive.
The second stanza describes a fawn sleeping and the person's reluctance to wake it up. The line "In time the fireworks may be going off" suggests that there may be some kind of disruption or chaos coming. Despite the noise around them, the person is lost in thought and doesn't hear anyone talking.
The final stanza is more reflective and introspective. The line "Ever since the comets melted" refers to a catastrophic event which has caused the person to take some things for granted. They talk about sorting Peeronsky stones and polishing some rather than others. This could suggest that they are trying to prioritize the things that matter most to them. The final line "I used to know a language I don't know anymore" suggests that the person has been through some significant changes or experiences which have left them feeling disconnected from their past.
Line by Line Meaning
Down at the water's edge
I am by the shore of a body of water
Down at the river bed
I am next to the river
Looking out on the bay
I am looking over the bay
Her body of water
This body of water belongs to a feminine entity
Her river mouth
This river has a feminine entity associated with it
I didn't have much to say
I don't have anything to speak about
I used to know a language I don't know anymore
I used to understand things that I don't anymore
The fawn was sleeping
There is a sleeping baby deer near me
I didn't want to wake her up
I don't want to disturb the baby deer
In time the fireworks may be going off
There might be a celebration with fireworks later on
Everyone's talking real loud
There are many people speaking loudly
But I don't hear any of them
I am not paying attention to what they are saying
Ever since the comets melted
Since a long time ago
I've taken for granted how a burn feels
I am no longer able to comprehend the feeling of burning
I set in a row your Petosky stones
I'm arranging a collection of stones
Some we polish
We polish some of the stones
Others we throw
We discard the rest
I take the path of least resistance
I choose the easiest option
I'll stay and fight
I am willing to fight
If that's what you want me to do
Only if it's something you want me to do
What do you want me to do?
Please tell me what you want me to do
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erik Kinzinger
Thanks trev, mic and Andrea!! Been loving this song since way back...
John Sherman
this is perfection <3
cpgadvisory
not bad - but I think that when Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn wrote the score for Ravenous, they hit a mark of excellence about 5 miles out on this curve.
Amber Brown
Thanks for existing guys <3
Emily
<3
Jordan Ellwanger
my second favorite breathe owl breathe song :)
AliceLeroyJackson
The album is called climb and you can get it on e music :)
aebrac
Love, love, love, love.
Joey Utley
Where can I buy this song? I want it, but I cannot find the album its in. or where to buy it