After self-financing an EP and a music video, Dahlia was brought to the attention of veteran record executive Sylvia Rhone by A&R representative Amanda Berkowitz. In 2012, describing Dahlia as "more than just a pop artist," Rhone signed her to her newly-launched label, Vested In Culture (VIC), a joint venture with Epic Records. Dahlia's debut album is set to come out in 2013, and will be VIC's inaugural release.
Dahlia's first single and video for VIC is the track "Gangsta", which MTV called "filled to the brim with fierce rapping". Shot in Miami, the video for "Gangsta" reflects the difficulties of her earlier life. The video, which was directed by Samantha Lecca, premiered on Vevo on March 5, 2013, and Dahlia was selected as a BET "Music Matters" artist.
Dahlia digitally released three songs, "Gangsta", "Money Party", and "Mirror" on March 5, 2013.
Walk on Water
Kat Dahlia Lyrics
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But I could never turn away
Whether ya black, whether ya white
You always left me in the grey
And my shadow's cruel
But I never know
Now I'm chasing love
Are you changing you
I never get the time of day
I wanna cry, you wanna fight
All this loving goes in vain
Wish you wore my shoes
'Cause I've torn them through
But what would that prove
I'm so confused
I'm not dealing too well, cause I just can't tell
If I'm entering the gates of, Heaven or Hell
Can I trust you? 'Cause I just can't tell
I know you so well
Remember when we fell, remember when we fell
I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
If I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
And I'm drowning in emotion
You're quickly suffocating, wish I was a little taller
If I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
You shed ya light, you left me blind
But I could never turn away
Whether ya black, whether ya white
You always left me in the grey
And your shadow's cruel
But I never know
Now I'm chasing love
Are you changing you
You bring the rain, you bring the night
I never get the time of day
I wanna cry, you wanna fight
All this loving goes in vain
Wish you wore my shoes
'Cause I've torn them through
Wish you wore my shoes
'Cause I've torn them through
I'm not dealing too well, cause I just can't tell
If I'm entering the gates of, Heaven or Hell
Can I trust you? 'Cause I just can't tell
I know you so well
Remember when we fell, remember when we fell
I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
If I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
And now I'm drowning in emotion
You're quickly suffocating, wish I was a little taller
If I'm attracted to the ocean, but just because I feel it
Can I walk upon the water
It's a storm a brewing, on my horizon
No matter what I'm choosing, baby I ain't deciding
So we shine, so we shine
A cat told me catch a knife. I'll trade ya promise for my life
I'm attracted to the ocean
But just because I feel it, I can't walk upon the water
If I'm attracted to the ocean
But just because I feel it, I can't walk upon the water
And now I'm drowning in emotion
You're quickly suffocating, wish I was a little taller
If I'm attracted to the ocean
But just because I feel it, I can't walk upon the water
I can't walk upon the water, no
I'm attracted to the ocean
But I slipped right through, I slipped right through
I drown for you
Baby I slipped right through, I slipped right through
I drown for you
I drown for you
In "Walk On Water," Kat Dahlia sings about a relationship that is in turmoil. The song's lyrics describe the singer's feeling of being left in limbo, unable to tell if she is entering Heaven or Hell. The song lyrically portrays the conflict between chasing love and not knowing if she can trust her partner, as she finds herself drowning in emotions that continue to suffocate her. Despite her efforts to understand her partner, she still feels lost and confused about their relationship.
The line "I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it" can be interpreted to mean that the singer is attracted to something just because it feels right, even though it may not be logical or in her best interest. The line "Can I walk upon the water" can be seen as the singer's desire to achieve the impossible, such as saving her relationship. Despite her strong will, she knows that she cannot overcome her partner's actions, as she sings: "But just because I feel it, I can't walk upon the water."
Overall, "Walk On Water" is an emotional and introspective song that explores the pain of a relationship that is on the verge of falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You shed ya light, you left me blind
You illuminated my world, but you also blinded me with your brightness
But I could never turn away
Despite the confusion, I cannot bring myself to leave you
Whether ya black, whether ya white
I do not care about your race or appearance
You always left me in the grey
You never gave me a definitive answer or solution, leaving me in confusion
And my shadow's cruel
My own fears and doubts within myself are tormenting me
But I never know
I am always uncertain
Now I'm chasing love
I am pursuing a meaningful and fulfilling relationship
Are you changing you
Are you evolving and growing as a person alongside me?
You bring the rain, you bring the night
Your existence sometimes brings sadness and darkness into my life
I never get the time of day
I feel neglected and not valued enough by you
I wanna cry, you wanna fight
I want to express my emotions, but you respond with anger
All this loving goes in vain
All of this love is going to waste without proper communication and understanding
Wish you wore my shoes
I wish you could see things from my perspective and understand me better
'Cause I've torn them through
I have gone through difficult times that have damaged me emotionally
But what would that prove
Even if you wore my shoes, it might not solve our problems
I'm so confused
I am lost and do not know what to think or do
I'm not dealing too well, cause I just can't tell
I am struggling to cope because I cannot distinguish between good and bad
If I'm entering the gates of, Heaven or Hell
I do not know if I am headed to a positive or negative outcome
Can I trust you? 'Cause I just can't tell
I am uncertain if I can rely on you or not
I know you so well
Despite the confusion, I have become familiar with you
Remember when we fell, remember when we fell
Let us recall the moment when we were in love and happy
I'm attracted to the ocean, just because I feel it
I am drawn to the ocean without any specific reason
Can I walk upon the water
Can I overcome impossible challenges?
And I'm drowning in emotion
I am overwhelmed with feelings that I cannot fully comprehend
You're quickly suffocating, wish I was a little taller
You are almost suffocating me, and I wish I had more power to resist you
It's a storm a brewing, on my horizon
There are difficult times approaching that I can feel coming
No matter what I'm choosing, baby I ain't deciding
I am unable to make a clear decision despite the looming challenges
So we shine, so we shine
We will try to overcome the difficulties together and shine through the darkness
A cat told me catch a knife. I'll trade ya promise for my life
I received a cryptic message about making a dangerous trade-off for my survival
I can't walk upon the water, no
I am unable to overcome the impossible and perform miracles
But I slipped right through, I slipped right through
Despite my efforts, I failed and fell
I drown for you
I am willing to suffer for the sake of our relationship
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATRIANA HUGUET, MANNY MARROQUIN, MATTHEW BURKE, TAWANNA DABNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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