Deep Blue Something is an American rock band best known for its hit single,… Read Full Bio ↴Deep Blue Something is an American rock band best known for its hit single, Breakfast at Tiffany's. The group was founded in 1993 in Denton, Texas by students Todd and Toby Pipes, Kirk Tatum, and John Kirtland.

In 1996, Breakfast at Tiffany's, which referenced the classic Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, reached the top five in the U.S. and number one in the United Kingdom.

There was conjecture that the band took so much time off between Home and Deep Blue Something in order to fight US centered copyright issues related to their initial album, 11th Song, which they believed to be of lower quality than their name deserved. The 7 year hiatus between albums is believed to be partially responsible for their failure to succeed in the US with their self-titled release.

The band returned in 2015 to release new music for the first time since 2001. This EP was titled Locust House.

John Kirtland is now running a successful independent record label called Kirtland Records. Based out of Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California, Kirtland's shrewd business dealings led to his ownership of the back-catalog of superstar band, Bush and royalty rights on the sales of certain albums by No Doubt. After selling off his rights to the No Doubt material, Bush remains on the Kirtland label along with successful indies like Bril and the Burden Brothers.

A Water Prayer
Deep Blue Something Lyrics

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It's a waiting game you play.
Still, you think that you can win,
So you play on
Play on.
And the rush hour weaves you home.
In another day you'll break.
(I know it)
Like me.

Don't be that way, don't act like that.
Please don't be like me.

On the business card you leave
Is a name that you don't own.
Credit given, credit taken.
Take it.
In another day you'll sink.
you're the only one afloat,
And the best move, you'll make it

(You won't make it)
Is to leave.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "A Water Prayer" by Deep Blue Something speak of the constant struggle to survive in a competitive world. The opening line "It's a waiting game you play" is a reference to the daily grind, where people are constantly waiting for something to change or hoping to come out on top. The lyrics then suggest that despite knowing the odds are against them, people still continue to play the game, believing they have what it takes to win. The lines "Still, you think that you can win, so you play on" emphasizes this conviction to overcome the challenges.

As the chorus begins, the lyrics shift to the idea of rushing home from work during rush hour, only to face yet another day of the same. The lyrics suggest that eventually, the pressure and monotony will cause a breakdown, just like the singer. The lines "In another day you'll break, like me. Don't be that way, don't act like that. Please don't be like me" is a warning to the listener not to succumb to the same fate.

The second verse features a business card with a name that isn't owned, suggesting the act of self-promotion and taking credit for work that may not have been entirely done by the individual. The line "Credit given, credit taken. Take it" doubles down on this idea of taking advantage of opportunities even if it's not entirely justified. The lyrics then suggest that there will come a time when the debts catch up, and one will sink. The line "In another day you'll sink. you're the only one afloat, And the best move, you'll make it. (You won't make it) Is to leave" is a call to action to leave and start anew.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a waiting game you play.
You're waiting for something to happen, but you keep playing this game anyway.

Still, you think that you can win,
Despite the odds, you still believe you can come out on top.

So you play on
You continue to participate in this game or situation.

Play on.
Keep going, don't stop.

And the rush hour weaves you home.
The busy movement of people and vehicles takes you back to your residence.

In another day you'll break.
You won't be able to keep going for long, you'll eventually break down.

(I know it)
The singer is acknowledging that they understand what will happen.

Like me.
The artist is drawing a comparison between themselves and the listener, saying that they will also break down.

Don't be that way, don't act like that.
The artist is advising the listener not to behave in the same manner, as it will lead to a negative outcome.

Please don't be like me.
The artist is warning the listener not to make the same mistakes they have made in the past.

On the business card you leave
The singer is referring to the impression the listener leaves on others, similar to leaving a business card behind.

Is a name that you don't own.
The name or reputation the listener presents to others is not the same as who they truly are.

Credit given, credit taken.
The listener may be receiving credit or praise for something they didn't actually do.

Take it.
The singer is telling the listener to accept the credit, even if it's not entirely deserved.

In another day you'll sink.
The listener will eventually fall apart and crumble under pressure.

you're the only one afloat,
The listener is the only one left standing or surviving in the situation.

And the best move, you'll make it
The artist acknowledges that the listener will eventually make a choice, but the best choice is to leave the situation.

(You won't make it)
The singer gives a negative comment, implying that the listener won't be able to make it through the situation.

Is to leave.
The best course of action for the listener is to remove themselves from the situation.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD DAVID PIPES

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