Waterfall
Corella Lyrics

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Every time that I′m looking away, you know
High tide and I wanted to see it grow
You know that you're looking out for me
You know I′m trying to agree
Before the sun goes high
Before the morning glow
Feels like I'm coming home
The feeling comes on slow

Still low from the way you get to me
And the silence of the sympathy
But when the water falls
It's there for more than show
And I′ll make it you know
Become a waterfall
I said you′d be for show
You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
Before the sun goes by
When the wind blows high
But the rain stays low
And we're loosing time
Before you know
Cause now you feel alive although your bodies cold
And I′ll carry you home
Become a waterfall
I said you'd be for show
You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
Before the sun goes by
And still the feeling gets inside me and I′m feeling numb
I've got you by my side we′ll watch the morning sun
We're treading water drifting slowly down the waterfall
It's either sink or swim or rise and take it all
Become a waterfall
I said you′d be for show
You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
Before the sun goes by
Become a waterfall
I said you′d be for show
You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
Before the sun goes by
Before the sun goes by
Become a waterfall

I said you'd be for show
You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Corella's song "Waterfall" are about a relationship that is experiencing its ups and downs. The lines "Every time that I'm looking away, you know / High tide and I wanted to see it grow" suggest that the singer is struggling to see the positive aspects of their relationship while their partner is trying to show them how much they care. The line "And the silence of the sympathy" may indicate that the two are not communicating effectively about their feelings.

As the song continues, the singer starts to realize that their partner truly cares for them and that they need to reciprocate that love. When the chorus repeats the phrase "Become a waterfall," it represents the idea of letting their feelings for each other flow freely like water. The lines "We're treading water drifting slowly down the waterfall / It's either sink or swim or rise and take it all" suggest that the couple is taking a risk by opening up to each other but that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work.

Overall, the lyrics of "Waterfall" explore the complex emotions that come with being in a relationship and highlight the importance of communicating and letting love flow freely.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time that I'm looking away, you know
You understand me even when I'm not paying attention

High tide and I wanted to see it grow
I wanted to experience the full force of the tide's power

You know that you're looking out for me
You always have my best interests in mind

You know I'm trying to agree
I'm doing my best to see things your way

Before the sun goes high
Early in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in

Before the morning glow
In the moments just before dawn breaks

Feels like I'm coming home
Being with you makes me feel like I've found my place in the world

The feeling comes on slow
I gradually realize how much I care for you

Still low from the way you get to me
You affect me deeply, even when I'm feeling down

And the silence of the sympathy
We understand each other well enough that we don't need to speak to share our feelings

But when the water falls
When the waterfall begins to flow

It's there for more than show
The waterfall is more than just a pretty sight, it has real power and significance

And I'll make it you know
I'll find a way to achieve my goals, no matter how daunting they seem

Become a waterfall
I want to be as strong and powerful as a waterfall

I said you'd be for show
I once thought you were just an empty display, but now I understand your true value

You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
You love me even though I can be emotionally distant

When the wind blows high
During a strong gust of wind

But the rain stays low
Even when it's raining lightly, we keep moving forward

And we're losing time
We're running out of time to accomplish our goals

Before you know
Before we're fully aware of what's happening

Cause now you feel alive although your bodies cold
Being with me has given you a newfound sense of vitality, even though you're physically uncomfortable

And I'll carry you home
I'll take care of you and make sure you're safe

Still the feeling gets inside me and I'm feeling numb
My emotions are overwhelming, to the point where I'm almost numb to them

I've got you by my side we'll watch the morning sun
We'll enjoy the simple pleasures of life together

We're treading water drifting slowly down the waterfall
We're taking our time to navigate life and enjoy the scenery along the way

It's either sink or swim or rise and take it all
We have to either give up or take control and make the most of our situation

Before the sun goes by
Before the day comes to an end

Become a waterfall
I want to be as strong and powerful as a waterfall

I said you'd be for show
I once thought you were just an empty display, but now I understand your true value

You said to me you love ma baby freezing cold
You love me even though I can be emotionally distant

Before the sun goes by
Before the day comes to an end

Become a waterfall
I want to be as strong and powerful as a waterfall

I said you'd be for show
I once thought you were just an empty display, but now I understand your true value