Waterfall
GriffinHouse Lyrics
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You know I will never give up
Sometimes when the rain falls down
I wait there until it is done
Patiently I wait for thee
Prayers for me ain't enough
So many waterways leading out
Why'd we give it up?
And your boat goes by, down to the waterfall
And the time goes by, like trees on the riverbanks
And your time rushing by, down to the waterfall
I hear your call, I know you'd sound amazed if you'd
Hold on to your love
It might not be coming back
Hold on to your love
It might not be coming back
Baby, I didn't mean to come
Have I interrupted your fun?
Maybe, if I could've known
I would have waited until it was done
Impatiently, I wait for thee
"Pray for me" ain't enough
So many waterways leading out
Why'd we give it up?
And your boat goes by, down to the waterfall
And the time goes by, like trees on the riverbanks
And your time rushing by, down to the waterfall
I hear you call, I know you'd sound amazed if you'd
Hold on to your love
It might not be coming back
Hold on to your love
It might not be coming back
Wipe off your tears
Pick up your feet
Cause you got miles and miles and miles and miles to go yet
If anyone makes you feel, you've been waiting too long
Oh, I've been waiting for you, I been waiting for you
If you hold on to your love, it might not be coming back
Hold on to your love, it might not be coming back
The song "Waterfall" by Griffin House is a contemplative piece about lost love and the regret that comes with it. The lyrics are full of bittersweet longing and a sense of resignation that the things we value most in life can slip away from us all too easily. The singer of the song addresses his lover, telling them to "Stay with me," and acknowledging his feelings of helplessness in the face of their distance. He waits patiently for them, but the passage of time is relentless, and his chances of reclaiming what he has lost are slipping away with each passing moment.
The metaphor of the waterfall is a powerful one in this song, suggesting both the beauty and the danger of life's unpredictable currents. The singer sees his lover's boat heading towards the falls, and he knows that there is little he can do to stop their inevitable descent. He implores them to hold on to their love, even though he knows that it might not be coming back. In the end, he can only watch as they disappear over the edge, resigned to his own fate.
Overall, "Waterfall" is a poignant meditation on the transience of love, the passing of time, and the need to hold on to what we value most. It is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of loss and regret, and it is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, stay with me
The singer is pleading with someone to stay with them
You know I will never give up
The singer is assuring the person that they will never give up on their relationship
Sometimes when the rain falls down
The singer is acknowledging that sometimes things can be difficult in a relationship
I wait there until it is done
The artist waits patiently for the difficult times to be over
Patiently I wait for thee
The artist is waiting for the other person to come back to them
Prayers for me ain't enough
The singer is saying that just hoping for the other person to return isn't enough
So many waterways leading out
The singer is acknowledging that there are many options for the other person to leave
Why'd we give it up?
The artist is questioning why they let the relationship fail
And your boat goes by, down to the waterfall
The artist is saying that the other person is moving away, like a boat going over a waterfall
And the time goes by, like trees on the riverbanks
Time passes quickly, like trees rushing by on the riverbanks
I hear your call, I know you'd sound amazed if you'd
The singer is hearing the other person call to them, and knows the other person would be surprised if they heard them in return
Hold on to your love
The artist is telling the other person to hold onto their love for each other
It might not be coming back
The singer is warning the other person that their love may not come back
Baby, I didn't mean to come
The singer is apologizing for interrupting the other person's life
Have I interrupted your fun?
The singer is asking if they interrupted the other person's enjoyment of life
Maybe, if I could've known
The artist is saying that if they had known, they wouldn't have interrupted the other person's life
I would have waited until it was done
The artist would have been patient and waited for the other person until they were ready
Impatiently, I wait for thee
The singer is now impatiently waiting for the other person, as they have already waited too long
"Pray for me" ain't enough
The singer is saying that just hoping for the other person to return isn't enough
Wipe off your tears
The artist is telling the other person to stop crying
Pick up your feet
The artist is telling the other person to start moving and making progress
Cause you got miles and miles and miles and miles to go yet
The artist is saying that the other person still has a long journey ahead of them
If anyone makes you feel, you've been waiting too long
The singer is warning the other person to not let others make them feel like they've waited too long for someone
Oh, I've been waiting for you, I been waiting for you
The artist has been waiting for the other person to come back to them
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@shermatsen
Love Griffin House - I'm addicted to his music - just can't get enough.
@BBoydgirl1
Effortlessly the talent flows out of you, like a, waterfall. Amazing.
@wants2becherished
So inspiring! I've fallen in love with music all over again!
@PriyabDash
After 14 years it came out am watching it and realise talent not always gets the recognition it deserves
@veiledexpressions
I'm going to see you tonight. You're opening for my favorite band. I had never heard of you before, but am loving everything I hear! incredible
@psychaddict
I LOVE this song =) You've got yourself a new fan
@souljaboistainz
What a jam, the only song I knew to play on guitar
@dvnbstn
Not sure why it matters that Rembrandt's using this song to sell toothpaste. This song stands on its own. Beautiful.
@jonathanichang
I saw them when they opened for Duncan Sheik last January. They were so great! They were better than the main act :)
@i94boys
Great song- Reminds me of something Bono could sing...I'm sure if U2 did this it would be a single for them...Well done..