Something In The Water
Elin Ruth Lyrics
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I wanna tell you I care
I wanna tell you this is so much more than a poor affair
I wanna tell you I trust you and that you can trust me to
If you can give me just a little more time
There are things I need to do
And it won't get better just because you tell me so
I wanna tell you I love you
I wanna tell you I care
But there's something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere (swim elsewhere)
I'm gonna tell you I want you
I'm gonna throw you a bone
I'm gonna tell you that I miss you so much more when you are gone
I wanna tell you I love you (tell you I love you)
I wanna tell you I care (tell you I care)
But there's something still holding me back
I feel stuck in here
And it won't get better just because you tell me so
And if you hold me any tighter I will ask you to let go
I wanna tell you I love you
I wanna tell you I care
But there's something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere (swim elsewhere)
Solo
Cause it won't get better just because you tell me so
And if you hold me any tighter I may ask you to let go
I wanna tell you I love you
I wanna tell you I care
But there's something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere (swim elsewhere)
Yeah there's something in the water
There is something in the water
There is something in the water
There is something in the water
There is something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere
The lyrics to Elin Ruth's song "Something in the Water" tell the story of a person who is trying to express their feelings to their partner, but is struggling due to some internal conflict. The singer wants to tell their partner that they love and care for them, but they're also being held back by something they can't quite explain. They need more time to sort through their feelings and figure out what's causing this internal struggle.
The repeated phrase "there's something in the water" suggests that the singer is feeling influenced by something external that's affecting their emotions and decision-making. It's unclear whether this is a physical location or metaphorical, but whatever it is, it's causing the singer to hesitate and question their relationship. The singer feels conflicted – they want to express their love and stay in the relationship, but they're also being pulled in another direction.
Overall, the lyrics of "Something in the Water" explore the complex emotions and uncertainties that can arise in a relationship. The singer's struggle to express their feelings and the external influence that's affecting their decision-making add a layer of tension and mystery to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna tell you I love you
I desire to confess my love for you
I wanna tell you I care
I want to express my concern for you
I wanna tell you this is so much more than a poor affair
I want you to know that this relationship means more to me than just a casual fling
I wanna tell you I trust you and that you can trust me to
I want to establish trust between us and assure you that I am trustworthy as well
If you can give me just a little more time
I need a little more time to sort things out
There are things I need to do
I have tasks that I need to complete before I can commit fully
And it won't get better just because you tell me so
Just saying things won't necessarily fix our issues
And if you hold me any tighter I will ask you to let go
If you suffocate me, I'll have to ask you to give me space
But there's something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere (swim elsewhere)
I have an inner voice telling me to move on from this relationship
I'm gonna tell you I want you
I will express my desire for you
I'm gonna throw you a bone
I'll give you a hint or a small gesture to show that I am interested
I'm gonna tell you that I miss you so much more when you are gone
I will tell you that I feel your absence strongly
But there's something still holding me back
I'm still not ready to fully commit
I feel stuck in here
I feel trapped and uncertain
There is something in the water telling me to go swim elsewhere
My instincts tell me that I need to move on from this relationship
Writer(s): Elin Ruth Sigvardsson
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