Sweet Water
L.A.B. Lyrics


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So you're gonna be taken babe
Walk in the street like a superstar
The crazy things you'll see
Watch your feelings, oh it's time to change
All along the world, they'll be singing along
To catastrophe romance
Whatever you make, your fantasy
Make sure it’s not a song or dance
Singing now hey, you're invisible
And there's nothing that you won't do
Baby you don't see
What all of this is going to mean for you
He wants your

Sweet water, energy
Money for the company

What he really wants most from you
Is all your freaking love and affection
All you do is make me feel discouraged
When you’re travelling in the wrong direction now
Waiting for the god to take me
Take me by the reins and break me down
Hold me down and feel the thunder
You got me in the spell I’m under

Sweet water, energy
Money for the company

What he really wants most from you
Is all your freaking love and affection
All you do is make me feel discouraged
When you’re travelling in the wrong direction now
Waiting for the god to take me
Take me by the reins and break me
Hold me down and feel the thunder
You got me in the spell I’m under





Please don't go, please don't go, please don't go baby go home

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Water" by New Zealand reggae band L.A.B. is a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of fame and success. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is about to be thrust into the spotlight and warned to be careful what they wish for. The opening lines "So you're gonna be taken babe / Walk in the street like a superstar / The crazy things you'll see / Watch your feelings, oh it's time to change" paint a picture of the singer being swept up in the excitement of fame, but also feeling a sense of unease about what lies ahead.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sweet water, energy / Money for the company" which seems to symbolize the temptation of fame and fortune. The next verse continues with the cautionary tone, warning the singer to be careful not to get swept up in the fantasy of it all: "Whatever you make, your fantasy / Make sure it’s not a song or dance." The song ends with the repeated plea "Please don't go, please don't go, please don't go baby go home" which suggests that the singer may be in danger of losing themselves in their newfound fame.


Line by Line Meaning

So you're gonna be taken babe
You are going to be swept away by something or someone.


Walk in the street like a superstar
You will feel like a celebrity, with all eyes on you as you walk down the street.


The crazy things you'll see
You will witness some crazy and unexpected things.


Watch your feelings, oh it's time to change
Be mindful of your emotions, because they will likely shift and evolve.


All along the world, they'll be singing along
People from all over the world will be singing the same tune.


To catastrophe romance
The lyrics are about a love affair that seems doomed from the start.


Whatever you make, your fantasy
Whatever you envision and create in your mind can become a reality.


Make sure it’s not a song or dance
Make sure it's not just a superficial act or performance.


Singing now hey, you're invisible
The person is feeling unseen, perhaps even overlooked or ignored.


And there's nothing that you won't do
They are willing to do whatever it takes to be noticed or remembered.


Baby you don't see
The person they are addressing is unaware of the consequences of their actions.


What all of this is going to mean for you
They are warning the person that they will eventually face the consequences of their actions.


He wants your
The song is addressing a particular person who someone else desires.


Sweet water, energy
The man in the song is after the woman's love, passion and spirit.


Money for the company
The man also wants to profit from her in some way.


What he really wants most from you
The man's primary desire is for the woman's love and affection.


Is all your freaking love and affection
He is desiring all of the woman's love and attention.


All you do is make me feel discouraged
The lyrics express the singer's discouragement with the way the woman is behaving.


When you’re travelling in the wrong direction now
The woman is going down the wrong path, and it's causing problems.


Waiting for the god to take me
The singer is hoping for some divine intervention or guidance.


Take me by the reins and break me down
The singer is open to being broken down and rebuilt by a higher power.


Hold me down and feel the thunder
The singer is ready for something powerful and transformative to happen.


You got me in the spell I’m under
The woman has the singer under her spell.


Please don't go, please don't go, please don't go baby go home
The song ends with a plea for the woman to stay or return home.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arapekanga Adams-Tamatea, Brad Kora, Hiriini Kora, Joel Shadbolt

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Comments from YouTube:

@nicolahealey2564

Love this❤❤

@Blackscorpion1963

So love the longer duration of 'Sweet Water' as opposed to most songs from this amazing Kiwi Supergroup. More longer tunes please gentlemen. Even longer possibly 10min!

@Blackscorpion1963

@Nicala McLoughlin Lol now cut that out it's a family show

@chrisscott5783

Yay! Was on hold at Quitline ... Heard this. Awesome.

@nicolahealey2564

Was on hold at Auckland transport😂was writing the words down to find this song that I now love!! Love LAB just didn’t know this one ❤

@nychekent7045

this is cool

@meg7088

Sweet az Sweet water 🤙🏽

@hapuuta4535

Mean

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