Singin' In The Rain
Just Water Lyrics
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If you must wait,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
If you must weep,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
If you must mourn, my love
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
Don't do it alone
If you must leave,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
If you must speak,
Speak every word as though it were unique
If you must die, sweetheart
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
And if you must die,
Remember your life
You are
You are
Oh, you are
You are
Oh
If you must fight,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
Just live
Just live
In "You" by Just Water, the singer addresses their lover and offers them guidance about various situations in life. The first stanza focuses on grief, with the singer advising their lover to grieve in their presence rather than facing it alone. They suggest mourning with the natural world around them, conjuring images of the moon and stars as a comforting backdrop. The second stanza transitions to advice about leaving. The singer suggests that if the lover must leave, they should do so with urgency and purpose. The lover is urged to speak with authenticity and to seize their life fully, even in the face of death. The chorus shifts the focus back to the lover, with a repeated affirmation of their worth and importance.
Overall, the song is an ode to the beauty of existence and the importance of living fully. The singer urges their lover to embrace all aspects of life - joy, grief, love, work, and perseverance - and to recognize their own worth and importance. The song is both melancholic and uplifting, with a message that resonates deeply with listeners in all stages of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you must wait,
If you have to be patient and wait for something to happen,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
find comfort in my embrace and stay close to me while we wait for the thing we're hoping for
If you must weep,
If crying is the only way you can express your emotions,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
allow yourself to be vulnerable with me and cry in my presence, even if I'm sleeping
If you must mourn, my love
If you're grieving the loss of something or someone important to you,
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
take solace in the beauty and majesty of the world around you as you grieve
If you must mourn,
If you're going through a difficult time and need to process your feelings,
Don't do it alone
don't isolate yourself; reach out for support from others who care about you
If you must leave,
If you need to move on and leave a person or situation behind,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
move on with urgency and conviction, as if escaping a burning building
If you must speak,
If you need to express your thoughts and feelings verbally,
Speak every word as though it were unique
give each word you say the weight and importance it deserves, as if it's the first time anyone has ever said it
If you must die, sweetheart
If you're facing the end of your life,
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
know that your presence in my life was incredibly meaningful and that you made a significant impact
And if you must die,
And if you're faced with the inevitability of death,
Remember your life
reflect on the life you lived and the impact you had on the world and the people around you
You are
You exist and you matter
You are
You are real and valid
Oh, you are
You are significant and important
You are
You are valuable and worthy
Oh
An acknowledgement of emotion, maybe sadness or loss
If you must fight,
If you're facing a difficult challenge or obstacle,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
take on the challenge with resilience and a deep understanding of your own perspective and emotions
If you must work,
If you're putting effort into a project or goal,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
find purpose in your work and strive to create something that will have a lasting impact, even after you're gone
If you must live, darling one,
If you're still alive and have the opportunity to keep living,
Just live
find joy and fulfillment in each day, and make the most of the time you have
Just live
appreciate the blessing of life and cherish each moment you have
Just live
experience all that life has to offer and embrace the journey
Writer(s): ARTHUR FREED, NACIO HERB BROWN
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Germán Rodríguez Biado
Es una versión tremenda. Suena de cojones.
JHESUS DOBLAS ALBIÑANA
Tengo el single, muy bueno
Lindsay Crawford
Thank you Lynn Kuehl for playing this for me all those years ago, I think it was November 1979, when I visited and we made a mix tape, well, I watched, and listened. Always remembered this song fondly. 02:57 PDT Thursday, 5 May 2016. Cinco de mayo :-)
matt love
I used to play this often on KAOS (campus radio station for the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA). I loved it. I don't know if my listeners did...
SkinnySweatyMan
Got this on vinyl. Demo version and original released. On ebay 😁
Steve Viy
I've got this single (still with original dust cover)! On the flipside; Witness To A Crime. Talk about obscure. I searched for this a few years back. Finally arrived. Thanks.
fuck off
awesome
fuck off
kewl song ,,haha <{:OX~
cosmo topper
ny band got real frindly with danny nice dude