Something In The Water
Carrie Underwood Lyrics


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He said, "I've been where you've been before
Down every hallway's a slamming door"
No way out, no one to come and save me
Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me

Then somebody said what I'm saying to you
Opened my eyes and told me the truth
They said, "Just a little faith, it'll all get better"
So I followed that preacher man down to the river

And now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger

There must've been something in the water
Oh, there must've been something in the water

And well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
Didn't think about it for a couple of days
Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
I was all out of hope and all out of fight

Couldn't fight back the tears, so I fell on my knees
Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me"
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood

And now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger

There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water

And now I'm singing along to Amazing Grace
Can't nobody wipe this smile off my face
Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Thank God almighty, I saw the light
Gonna look ahead, no turning back
Live everyday, give it all that I have
Trust in someone bigger than me
Ever since the day that I believed

I am changed
And now I'm stronger

There must be something in the water (amazing grace)
Oh, there must be something in the water (how sweet the sound)
Oh, there must be something in the water (that saved a wretch)
Oh, there must be something in the water (like me)

Oh, yeah I am changed (I once was lost)




Stronger (but now I'm found)
Was blind, but now, I see

Overall Meaning

Carrie Underwood's "Something in the Water" is a song about finding faith and the transformative effect that a religious conversion can have on a person's life. The song tells the story of a person who has hit rock bottom and feels that they have nowhere else to turn. They encounter a preacher who encourages them to have faith and leads them to the river to be baptized, which results in a renewed sense of purpose and strength. The song powerfully captures the transformative power of faith, highlighting the sense of hope and joy that can come from a religious awakening.


The lyrics of "Something in the Water" are filled with religious imagery, from references to being washed in the water and the blood to singing along to Amazing Grace. The song speaks to the power of faith to heal and transform, and the way that it can provide people with a sense of strength and purpose even in difficult times. Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the enduring power of religious faith in people's lives.


Line by Line Meaning

He said, "I've been where you've been before
He understands your situation and has gone through it himself


Down every hallway's a slamming door"
Every path you take ends in a setback or obstacle


No way out, no one to come and save me
Feeling trapped and hopeless in a deteriorating situation


Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me
Feeling like their life is going to waste and it's a disservice to God


Then somebody said what I'm saying to you
Someone gave the main character the advice they are giving to the listener


Opened my eyes and told me the truth
They were enlightened to the truth after talking to someone


They said, "Just a little faith, it'll all get better"
The only solution is to have faith in order to overcome their situation


So I followed that preacher man down to the river
They listened to the religious advice they received and went to the river to follow through with the spiritual process


And now I'm changed
They are now a different person due to their newfound faith


And now I'm stronger
They are now stronger and more resilient because of their faith


There must've been something in the water
They feel like the water they were baptized in had magical or spiritual powers


And well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
They were given advice, then took the guidance given to them and walked away


Didn't think about it for a couple of days
They didn't put much thought into the advice they were given until later


Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
The realization hit them unexpectedly and suddenly


I was all out of hope and all out of fight
They had reached a low point in life where they were hopeless and exhausted


Couldn't fight back the tears, so I fell on my knees
The character cried uncontrollably and had to kneel down to catch their breath


Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me"
They prayed to God for help and salvation


Felt love pouring down from above
Feeling like God's love was showering them from above


Got washed in the water, washed in the blood
They were baptized and became 'washed' in the blood of Christ


And now I'm singing along to Amazing Grace
They now have faith and are singing along to the religious song


Can't nobody wipe this smile off my face
They are happy and nothing can bring them down since they have faith


Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Feeling like they have heavenly support


Thank God almighty, I saw the light
They are thanking God for showing them the light and guiding them to faith


Gonna look ahead, no turning back
They are looking forward to the future with faith and determination


Live everyday, give it all that I have
They are dedicating themselves to living everyday to the fullest and giving their all


Trust in someone bigger than me
They have faith in someone who is more powerful and greater than themselves


Ever since the day that I believed
They have been a different person since the day they found faith


Was blind, but now, I see
They were lost and confused, but now they can see clearly due to their faith




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett James, Carrie Underwood, Christopher Michael DeStefano

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@reidhammer1882

Tonight my brother was almost killed while hauling appliances when a truck pulled put in front of him. The over-hanging bars on the truck trailer broke through the windshield directly into the driver seat. Ironically, If he woulda been wearing his seatbelt, he would have been decapitated and I'd never see him again. Thankfully, His reflexes were quick enough and allowed him to jump through the windshield just in time. He had nothing but a few scratches on his back. God was more real than ever tonight for my brother and my family. This song just gives me chills ever since this happened.

@theenderdestruction2362

God saw that final destination shit that was about to go on and said "oh hell no way is that gonna happen tonight see ya"

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@jesuswarrior8191

That was God! Definitely!praise God!

@JodyBeard-rp2fl

So happy to hear that thank God he was,watching Over him

@kerstianurey5496

Wow!!! Hallelujah 🙌 That is absolutely incredible!!❤❤❤
I'm so glad to read this!

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@RuanwithaJ

I'm not religious, but this song touches me. I'm passing through some hard stuff right now and the only hope left me is praying and asking for God to help me. I'm listening this right now and felling joy and believing that someone's watching over me till I'm passing through the difficulties.

@Gods_Girl73

I pray those difficult times have passed and you can see past them now. God is always there, sometimes we’re not sure because we’re just human but His word says He is.

@haylilarge6250

I’m praying for u right now as I read this I kno all about feeling helpless and hopeless . Stay strong don’t quit right before the miracle ❤

@elisekyler212

What you are feeling is God letting you know he is with you. Don't give up on him

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