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Tap Water Drinking
Lewis Del Mar Lyrics
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Tap from the Caribean
For bitter fruits and season
Cherry lips and fresh peaches
You know I am cheating, but I can't feel guilty And no more have it.
I want your water.
You're somebody's daughter
Faded westchester palace,
They almost called you Alice
Never gave you an atlas
'Cause who goes to Alaska when it snows in WOC?
And who runs for the mountains, when the rock is a tallass building?
And every time you see it you think that you're forgiven.
So you felt no guilt when we fucked on the dark? in Brooklyn.
... like children
You said you only live once.
You also said you love your boyfriend.
But that shit's not important (it never is).
When you're 22 and your parents pay your rent.
That is cute (??)
Wait.
The night's getting wild .
It's seven in the morning and I should leave you probably, but everything else is boring.
I want to drink your water
Tap from the Caribean
For bitter fruits and season
Cherry lips and fresh peaches
You know I am cheating, but I can't feel guilty And no more have it.
I want to drink your water.
I want your water.
I want to drink your water.
Tap from the Caribean.
For bitter fruits and season.
Cherry lips and fresh peaches.
And you know I am cheating.
But I can't feel guilty and no more have it.
So I want to drink your water.
I want your water.
The song "Tap Water Drinking" by Lewis Del Mar is a complex exploration of guilt and passion, as well as the need for connection and escape. The lyrics express a desire to experience the sweet, refreshing taste of another person's life, symbolized by the metaphor of drinking their water. The singer acknowledges that this desire is not entirely honorable, as he is cheating on someone else, but he is unable to resist the pull of his cravings.
The first stanza introduces the images of tap water from the Caribbean, representing the exotic and alluring aspects of life. The mention of bitter fruits and seasons, cherry lips and fresh peaches, produces a vivid atmosphere of sensory experience. The singer then confesses his guilt, stating he knows he is cheating, but he is no longer able to feel remorse for his actions. The repetition of the phrase "I want your water" emphasizes the powerful attraction he feels, even though it is not morally defensible.
In the second verse, the singer addresses the object of his desire, acknowledging her as somebody's daughter and alluding to her privileged background. He describes the faded Westchester palace where she may have grown up, and how she was denied the opportunity to explore the world and experience different cultures, but he also notes how she is forgiving and non-judgmental, perhaps due to her sheltered life. The reference to their encounter in Brooklyn emphasizes the contrast between the gritty urban environment and the innocence of the individuals involved. The final lines of the verse reveal the girl as young and somewhat naive, recognized by her saying "we only live once" and still relying on her parents to pay her rent.
The chorus repeats the desire to drink her water, this time with even more intensity and urgency, indicating the intensity of the attraction. The final repetition of the phrase "I want your water" emphasizes the tragic nature of the situation, as the singer is unable to resist his urges, even though it may cause harm to others involved.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to drink your water
I desire to taste your essence
Tap from the Caribean
Water from a faraway land, symbolizing exoticism and adventure
For bitter fruits and season
I crave the contrast of flavors, the mixture of sweet and sour, the complexity of life
Cherry lips and fresh peaches
I yearn for the sensuality of your body, the physical attraction that draws us together
You know I am cheating, but I can't feel guilty And no more have it.
I am aware of my wrongdoing, but I refuse to feel remorse or responsibility for my actions
You're somebody's daughter
You are someone else's kin, someone who loves and cares for you beyond my selfish desires
Faded westchester palace
You come from a rich family that has lost its fortune, a dynasty that is crumbling like a ruin
They almost called you Alice
Your name was nearly something else, an alternate identity that would have changed your fate
Never gave you an atlas
You were never taught about the world beyond your small bubble, never shown the horizons and possibilities of life
'Cause who goes to Alaska when it snows in WOC?
Why bother exploring the unknown and the Arctic when you can stay in your comfortable hometown?
And who runs for the mountains, when the rock is a tallass building?
Why risk your life and climb the highest peak when you can admire the towering skyscrapers from afar?
And every time you see it you think that you're forgiven
You find solace in your illusions, your imagination, your faith, believing that everything is okay when it is not
So you felt no guilt when we fucked on the dark? in Brooklyn
You blame yourself for our transgression, our sexual encounter in secret, our betrayal of trust
... like children
We act impulsively and naively, without thinking of the consequences, like kids in a playground
You said you only live once
You embrace the YOLO philosophy, the idea that life is short and you should seize the day
You also said you love your boyfriend
You confess your affection and loyalty to your partner, who is unaware of our affair
But that shit's not important (it never is)
You downplay the significance of your commitment, your honesty, your integrity, thinking that love is just a word
When you're 22 and your parents pay your rent
You are still young and inexperienced, relying on your parents' support and shelter, not facing the real world
That is cute (??)
That is an ironic and sarcastic comment, suggesting that your innocence and privilege are endearing but absurd
Wait
Pause, hesitate, reconsider, maybe regret, before continuing with our reckless and risky behavior
The night's getting wild
The party is out of control, the mood is escalating, the atmosphere is electric and dangerous
It's seven in the morning and I should leave you probably, but everything else is boring
It is time to leave, to face the consequences, but I am tempted to stay, to avoid the monotony and responsibility of life
I want your water.
I crave your essence, your identity, your life, your spirit, your soul, your everything
Writer(s): Max Lewis Harwood, Daniel Noah Miller
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.