He is most known for his older songs that he made during 2015-2016, most notably “Lost Samurai” and “I Fall in Love Too Easily”.
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Caleb Belkin Lyrics
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Be formless
Shapeless
Like water
Now, you put water into a cup
It becomes the cup
You water into a bottle
It becomes the bottle
It becomes the teapot
Now water can flow
Or it can crash
Be water, my friends
I said "empty your mind,"
Be formless
Shapeless
Be water, my friend
I said "empty your mind,"
Be formless
Shapeless
Be water, my friends
The lyrics in Caleb Belkin's "Water" seem to be inspired by the famous quote from Bruce Lee: "Be like water, my friend." This quote originates from Lee's explanation of his approach to martial arts and how one should be adaptable and fluid in their movements. Belkin expands on this idea by likening the human mind to water - capable of taking on any form and flowing in any direction. He encourages listeners to empty their minds and be open to change and new experiences, symbolized by the water's ability to adapt to any container or circumstance it is placed in.
The second stanza continues the water metaphor, emphasizing its versatility and power. Water can flow gently, but it can also crash and cause destruction when necessary. Belkin encourages his friends (and listeners) to embody this duality of water - to be peaceful and adaptable, but also unafraid to assert oneself when needed.
Overall, Belkin's lyrics suggest a kind of mindfulness and adaptability that is often associated with practices like martial arts or meditation. By channeling these qualities through the metaphor of water, he creates a powerful image of fluidity and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I said "Empty your mind,"
Caleb is suggesting that we should all clear our mental states.
Be formless
He is comparing the possible mental state to being shapeless and malleable like liquid.
Shapeless
He is emphasizing that the goal is to have no defined structure or rigidity in our mindset.
Like water
Caleb is personifying water as a way to illustrate his point about being liquid and flexible in our ways.
Now, you put water into a cup
He then gives a tangible example to illustrate his point about water by comparing it to a physical object like a cup.
It becomes the cup
Water adapts to its container and takes its shape, in this case, the cup.
You water into a bottle
Caleb continues to provide examples of how water has properties that allow it to adapt and take the shape of what it's poured into.
It becomes the bottle
Once again, water conforms to the shape of the container it is put in, in this case, the bottle.
You put it into a teapot
Caleb is providing another example of how water can be shaped and formed to match whatever container it is placed in.
It becomes the teapot
Lastly, water adapts to the shape of the teapot once it's poured inside.
Now water can flow
He switches to discussing the properties of water itself, explaining that water can adapt and flow into whatever space it is able to occupy.
Or it can crash
He then contrasts the flowing nature of water with its ability to crash or hit objects at full force like a large wave.
Be water, my friends
In conclusion, he is advising his listeners to adopt the properties of water and be flexible, adaptable, and flowing in all areas of their lives.
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS:
I said "Empty your mind,"
Be formless
Shapeless
Like water
Now, you put water into a cup
It becomes the cup
You water into a bottle
It becomes the bottle
You put it into a teapot
It becomes the teapot
Now water can flow
Or it can crash
Be water, my friends
I said "empty your mind,"
Be formless
Shapeless
Be water, my friend
I said "empty your mind,"
Be formless
Shapeless
Be water, my friends
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Love this so much!!
@TheJudo82
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."
-Bruce Lee
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@Abdulrahman-wx2ho
It a quote from bruce lee...be water my friend.
@sombreroalien5121
Zeno for real? You got like 100 like for just saying what Bruce said..
Yt ia full of this crap