Water
King Missile/John S. Hall Lyrics
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Afraid of undertow and great tidal wave
May go under many hundred of times
Keep on kickin', baby throw me a line
C.C. Sick, Mai de Mer
Try, try, try I'm holding on, holding my
Head above water
No never envy the big fish in da Pond
It's deep and dark when all the surface is gone
My kind of humor kind of keeping me dry
On the horizon, water touches the sky
C. C. Sick, Mal de Mer
Try, try, try I'm holding on, holding my
Head Above Water
It's so hard to keep my Head Above Water.
The first few lines in King Missile/John S. Hall's song "Water" speak about a shared feeling among people - the fear of being overcome by emotional and physical waves in life. The line, "oceans emotions yeah we all feel the same," brings forth the idea that everyone has experienced the sensation of being pulled under by circumstances in their own lives. The next line goes on to talk about the fear of losing control and being swept away, using the metaphor of an undertow and a tidal wave. Despite the repeated setbacks, the chorus provides a message of perseverance by stating, "Keep on kickin', baby throw me a line." This phrase suggests that even when things feel impossibly hard, there is always someone or something to reach for and to keep striving forward.
The second verse refers to the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side, and how one should never assume that someone else's life is simpler or easier. "No never envy the big fish in da Pond, it's deep and dark when all the surface is gone," speaks to the notion that even those who seem to have everything together on the surface, may be going through their own struggles that aren't immediately apparent to others. The last two lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope by referencing the point where the water meets the sky; it is a moment when it is possible to rise above the turbulence and see things in a different light.
Overall, "Water" offers a message of perseverance, camaraderie, and reflection that encourages the listener to keep on kicking and holding on through rough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceans emotions yeah we all feel the same
We all experience the same range of emotions, like the vastness of the ocean.
Afraid of undertow and great tidal wave
We fear the hidden currents and sudden changes in life that can pull us down.
May go under many hundred of times
We may face numerous setbacks and failures, but that's part of the journey.
Keep on kickin', baby throw me a line
Even when things get tough, keep pushing forward and seek help from others.
C.C. Sick, Mai de Mer
Two terms for sea sickness, implying the difficulties one may face.
Try, try, try I'm holding on, holding my
Head above water
It's so hard to keep my Head Above Water
Despite the challenges, I'm doing my best to stay afloat and keep my head above water.
No never envy the big fish in da Pond
It's deep and dark when all the surface is gone
Don't be jealous of those who seem to have it all, as they too may struggle in the depths of life.
My kind of humor kind of keeping me dry
On the horizon, water touches the sky
Humor is my coping mechanism and helps me stay above water. The vastness of the ocean is awe-inspiring.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL HALL, JOHN OATES, SARA ALLEN
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