'Striking new talent Ed Prosek brings a modern authenticity, passion and originality to the British Singer-Songwriter scene and is quickly establishing himself as an up and coming artist with serious prospects for the future.
In 2010, California native Ed Prosek brought his original flavor of orchestral folk music to Brighton. The son of an Opera composer, his musical talents emerged from a formal classical background, including years of study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a stint with the notable Magik*Magik Orchestra. His current project is the culmination of his classical prowess and savvy pop sensibilities; producing a sound that transcends labels or the boundaries of genre. Accompanied by a seven-piece band and a string quartet, his most recent work, his re-imagination of Paul Simon’s classic: ‘Homeward Bound’ has been featured as the soundtrack to the newest Cathedral City ad campaign. His debut release, ‘California’, having sold several thousand copies since its release in June 2012, has established Ed as an artist to watch out for in the coming year. With his upcoming tour and follow up EP to be released Spring, 2013, the excitement and anticipation is building along with his dedicated and ever expanding fanbase.'
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Holy Water
Ed Prosek Lyrics
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And I feel it burning deep inside of me.
And I ran for shelter,
Seeking mercy from the storm
but there was nothing I could hide beneath.
I'm not afraid, of losing everything.
If I could only find some peace.
of mind again.
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water.
You burn the only thing you love
to make you stronger.
And in the end you're left with
nothing but the ashes
and the chance to start again.
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used,
they search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing,
and the silence is proof you never needed me
the way that i have needed you.
And I'm not afraid,
'cause I've given everything.
and i've got nothing left to loose.
oh i've got nothing left to loose.
except the shame,
'cause this is how it feels to be
drowned in holy water.
You burn the only thing you love
to make you stronger.
And in the end you're left with
nothing but the ashes
and the chance to start again.
You hear a voice when you have fallen,
an open heart to let you in.
and you tilt you head up to the heaven
ain't nothing out there but the howling of the wind
this is how it feels.
'cause this is how it feels to be
drowned in holy water.
You burn the only thing you love
to make you stronger.
And in the end you're left with
nothing but the ashes
and the chance to start again.
The lyrics of Ed Prosek's song "Holy Water" are heavily introspective and reflective in nature. The singer speaks about his own inadequacy and incompleteness, which he feels "burning deep inside" him. He reveals that he had been seeking refuge and shelter from the storm, but there was nothing that could be done to escape the overwhelming feeling of incompleteness that had overtaken him. The singer is not afraid of losing everything, as he wishes to find peace - peace of mind, but it seems like he is unable to find it.
The chorus of the song speaks about the feeling of being drowned in holy water, burning the only thing you love to make you stronger. The singer then laments that at the end of it all, you are left with nothing but ashes and the chance to start again. The second verse talks about the singer's hands that are always shaking and searching for something that cannot be held onto. The song speaks about changes that his lover is going through, which is becoming a proof that he was never needed the way he has needed her.
The song tackles the theme of loss, heartbreak, and the chance to rebuild oneself. The lyrics are poetic in nature, filled with imagery and metaphor that convey the singer's deep emotions and psychology.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love, I'm incomplete.
The singer feels incomplete and dissatisfied with their life and relationship.
And I feel it burning deep inside of me.
The singer's dissatisfaction is causing them emotional pain.
And I ran for shelter,
Seeking mercy from the storm
but there was nothing I could hide beneath.
The singer attempted to find refuge from their emotional turmoil but ultimately found no relief.
I'm not afraid, of losing everything.
If I could only find some peace.
If I could only find some peace
of mind again.
The artist is willing to risk losing everything in order to find inner peace and contentment.
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water.
You burn the only thing you love
to make you stronger.
And in the end you're left with
nothing but the ashes
and the chance to start again.
The artist compares their emotional struggle to being baptized, where you must let go of everything you love in order to be reborn and start anew.
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used,
they search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing,
and the silence is proof you never needed me
the way that i have needed you.
The singer's physical and emotional exhaustion is rooted in their constant search for something they can't have, and their partner's lack of reciprocation of their needs.
And I'm not afraid,
'cause I've given everything.
and i've got nothing left to loose.
oh i've got nothing left to loose.
except the shame,
The singer has given everything they have to the relationship and no longer fears losing it, but is left with feelings of shame and inadequacy.
You hear a voice when you have fallen,
an open heart to let you in.
and you tilt you head up to the heaven
ain't nothing out there but the howling of the wind
In times of struggle, the artist searches for guidance and support, only to realize that it may not exist.
'cause this is how it feels to be
drowned in holy water.
You burn the only thing you love
to make you stronger.
And in the end you're left with
nothing but the ashes
and the chance to start again.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the metaphor of the baptismal experience and the potential for renewal that comes from letting go of personal attachments and weaknesses.
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jairofrancoguzman668
Lyrics:
Oh my love, I'm incomplete
And I feel it burning deep inside of me
And I ran for shelter
Seeking mercy from the storm
But there was nothing I could hide beneath
I'm not afraid, of losing everything
If I could only find some peace
If I could only find some peace
Of mind again
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used
They search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing
And the silence is proof you never needed me
The way that i have needed you
And I'm not afraid
'cause I've given everything
And i've got nothing left to loose
Oh i've got nothing left to loose
Except the shame
Oh my love, I'm incomplete
And I feel it burning deep inside of me
And I ran for shelter
Seeking mercy from the storm
But there was nothing I could hide beneath
I'm not afraid, of losing everything
If I could only find some peace
If I could only find some peace
Of mind again
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used
They search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing
And the silence is proof you never needed me
The way that i have needed you
And I'm not afraid
'cause I've given everything
And i've got nothing left to loose
Oh i've got nothing left to loose
Except the shame
'cause this is how it feels to be
Drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
You hear a voice when you have fallen
An open heart to let you in
And you tilt you head up to the heaven
Ain't nothing out there but the howling of the wind
This is how it feels
'cause this is how it feels to be
Drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
@jairofrancoguzman668
Lyrics:
Oh my love, I'm incomplete
And I feel it burning deep inside of me
And I ran for shelter
Seeking mercy from the storm
But there was nothing I could hide beneath
I'm not afraid, of losing everything
If I could only find some peace
If I could only find some peace
Of mind again
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used
They search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing
And the silence is proof you never needed me
The way that i have needed you
And I'm not afraid
'cause I've given everything
And i've got nothing left to loose
Oh i've got nothing left to loose
Except the shame
Oh my love, I'm incomplete
And I feel it burning deep inside of me
And I ran for shelter
Seeking mercy from the storm
But there was nothing I could hide beneath
I'm not afraid, of losing everything
If I could only find some peace
If I could only find some peace
Of mind again
'Cause this is how it feels to be drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
My hands are shaking, they're calloused and used
They search for something they can't hold on to
And you keep changing
And the silence is proof you never needed me
The way that i have needed you
And I'm not afraid
'cause I've given everything
And i've got nothing left to loose
Oh i've got nothing left to loose
Except the shame
'cause this is how it feels to be
Drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
You hear a voice when you have fallen
An open heart to let you in
And you tilt you head up to the heaven
Ain't nothing out there but the howling of the wind
This is how it feels
'cause this is how it feels to be
Drowned in holy water
You burn the only thing you love
To make you stronger
And in the end you're left with
Nothing but the ashes
And the chance to start again
@lissysavage3596
I’ve loved this song for 3 years now I just came across it again I love it ❤️
@iambriannabraun
I can't get enough of this song! It's so addictive.
@olanrewajuemmanuel5434
Today is the day that found this song after searching for it for 2 years now. so happy with this song
😊
@sylvains.1840
Minha nossa! Mas que cantor bom, música esplêndida! :D #IndieAir
@indie
+Silvano Sousa I know right! he's got an amazing voice
@arianicardoso1388
siim!
@mirianmoraes5823
muito ❤❤
@MaisieDuh
so good, gave me chills
@liujanejane
Love this music since the first time I heard it ~