Waterloo
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Thinking of you
I walk alone
Don't follow me down
Underground

But you think you're falling, I've been there before
I am the ocean but you are the shore
I'll keep on walking, of this I am sure

But if I could see it through
I'd give it all to you
Carry the heart we grew
Remembering Waterloo
With you

Dreaming of you
I wake alone
Won't try to reach out
And lie to you

I could be the siren, pull you from the shore
'Cause I know you find out I've been there before
But I'll keep on going, of this I am sure

If I could see it through
I'd give it all to you
Carry the heart we grew
Remembering Waterloo
With you

Oh oh oh oh
Dreaming of you
Thinking of you
Walking alone
Dreaming of you
Thinking of you
I stand here alone

But if I could see it through (if I could see it through)
I'd give it all to you (I would give it all to you)
Carry the heart we grew (carry the heart we grew)




Remembering Waterloo
With you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jones's song "Waterloo" explore the struggles of a past relationship, with the singer feeling the pangs of heartbreak and longing. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer expressing how they think of their ex-partner frequently while going about their life ("thinking of you, I walk alone"). They express the desire to move on ("Don't follow me down, underground") but also acknowledge the pain their ex-partner is feeling ("But you think you're falling, I've been there before").


In the chorus, the singer reflects on the time they spent with their ex-partner, and how they wish they could turn back time and make things different ("If I could see it through, I'd give it all to you"). The line "Remembering Waterloo" suggests that the singer is thinking back to a specific moment or event that was the turning point for their relationship. They conclude with the sentiment that, even though they can't go back in time, they still carry the memories and emotions from that relationship with them.


The second verse reiterates the singer’s feeling of loneliness and the strong desire to reconnect with their former partner. They acknowledge that they could potentially cause harm by drawing them back in ("I could be the siren, pull you from the shore"), but ultimately decide to keep moving forward alone ("But I'll keep on going, of this I am sure").


Overall, "Waterloo" is a beautifully written song that captures the complex emotions of heartbreak and nostalgia. The lyrics tell a story of a relationship that didn't quite work out but left a lasting impact on both people involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking of you
My thoughts are consumed by thoughts of you


I walk alone
I am alone physically


Don't follow me down
Do not try to join me in my isolated state


Underground
I am emotionally buried


But you think you're falling, I've been there before
You are undergoing emotional turmoil that I have experienced previously


I am the ocean but you are the shore
My emotions are vast and consuming while yours are limited and contained


I'll keep on walking, of this I am sure
I will maintain my current path regardless of the difficulties ahead


Dreaming of you
You continue to occupy my thoughts and dreams


I wake alone
I am still without you upon waking


Won't try to reach out
I will not attempt to contact you


And lie to you
Only to deceive you


I could be the siren, pull you from the shore
I could manipulate and attract you toward me


'Cause I know you find out I've been there before
However, I know that you will eventually discover that I am not as I seem


But I'll keep on going, of this I am sure
Despite this knowledge, I will continue on my current path


Oh oh oh oh
Musical interlude


I stand here alone
Continuing to be by myself


If I could see it through
If I could accomplish my goal


I'd give it all to you
I would give everything I have to you


Carry the heart we grew
Preserving the love that was shared between us


Remembering Waterloo
Reflecting back on a defining moment in our relationship


With you
Ideally, you would be with me during this contemplation




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cherie Jones-Mattis, Will Phillips

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