water
J.D. Reager Lyrics


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I don't know how to take this in stride
With vows we haven't taken
Just who are we forsaking?
Ever since we started moving
It felt like we were losing
I just don't know how to take this in stride

I don't know how to take this in stride
Ever since it started raining
There's nothing but complaining
Send word across the nation




Water is irrigation
I just don't know how to take this in stride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.D. Reager's "Water" are open to interpretation, but some possible meanings can be suggested. The song seems to be about uncertainty and anxiety in a relationship, as the singer expresses his confusion about "vows we haven't taken" and wonders "just who are we forsaking?" The feeling of unease is reinforced by the line "ever since we started moving, it felt like we were losing," which suggests that the relationship is in a precarious state and could fall apart at any moment.


The second verse of the song shifts the focus to a different kind of uncertainty: that of living in an unpredictable world where natural disasters like rain can disrupt our plans and cause us to feel powerless. The line "there's nothing but complaining" seems to suggest that people are quick to complain about things they can't control, rather than trying to find solutions to the problems. The phrase "water is irrigation" could be read as a metaphor for the idea that even when things seem chaotic and uncontrollable, there are ways to find purpose and order in the midst of it all.


Overall, the lyrics to "Water" offer a meditation on the fragility of human relationships and the unpredictability of the world, while also hinting at the possibility of finding meaning and purpose in difficult circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know how to take this in stride
I am struggling to calmly accept and handle this situation


With vows we haven't taken
We have not made any promises or commitments to each other


Just who are we forsaking?
Who are we giving up or abandoning by being together?


Ever since we started moving
Since we began this journey or relationship


It felt like we were losing
It seems like we are experiencing failure or defeat


Ever since it started raining
Since the rain began falling


There's nothing but complaining
All we can do is express dissatisfaction or annoyance


Send word across the nation
Let everyone know


Water is irrigation
The water we've received can be put to good use, like for crops


I just don't know how to take this in stride
I am still struggling to remain composed and deal with the situation effectively




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Written by: John Reager

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