Water
Little Hours Lyrics
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Or floating on your back?
Are you waiting for something for someone to react?
Are you tired of the moment that was never made to last?
See now I just caught this, and I don't wanna throw it back
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
There's no afterglow
Are you in denial
Not saying what you mean
Have you given up on?
Could you settle for the day?
Are you losing sleep on someone that you let down?
See now I just caught this, and I don't wanna throw it back
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, you know
There's no afterglow
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, yeah, you know
There's no afterglow
When you know, you know
Are we treading water or sinking slow?
I used to feel apart, now I feel like stone
Everything goes, everything goes
When you know, you know
Are we treading water, are we sinking slow?
I used to feel apart, now I feel like stone
Everything goes, everything goes
Everything goes, everything goes
Are you treading water
Or floating on your back?
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, you know
There's no afterglow
I know I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, you know
There's no afterglow
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, yeah, you know
There's no afterglow
The song "Water" by Little Hours is about the uncertainty and confusion that can come with relationships. The lyrics ask questions about whether or not the person is "treading water" or "floating on [their] back," insinuating a sense of instability in the relationship. The singer also questions if the other person is waiting for something to happen or if they are in denial about their true feelings. The line "taking on water, but it's better now" suggests that even though the relationship may be difficult, it's still worth fighting for. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out," which can be interpreted as the singer trying to make sense of the situation and their feelings about the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you treading water
Are you struggling to keep afloat in life
Or floating on your back?
Or are you just letting life pass you by
Are you waiting for something for someone to react?
Are you hoping for a change or for someone to take action
Are you tired of the moment that was never made to last?
Are you exhausted with temporary moments that never turn into anything meaningful
See now I just caught this, and I don't wanna throw it back
I've finally found something worth holding onto and I don't want to let it go
I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
Taking on water, but it's better now
You know, you know
There's no afterglow
I'll take everything in, even the difficult moments, but it's worth it because I've found something real
Are you in denial
Not saying what you mean
Have you given up on?
Could you settle for the day?
Are you losing sleep on someone that you let down?
Are you avoiding your true feelings or settling for less than what you really want? Are you losing sleep over regret and disappointment?
When you know, you know
Are we treading water or sinking slow?
I used to feel apart, now I feel like stone
Everything goes, everything goes
When you finally understand what's important, you start to question if you're just barely keeping afloat or actually sinking. I used to feel lost and disconnected, now I feel trapped and unmoving. Everything keeps moving forward, with or without us.
I know I'll breathe you in, I'll breathe you out
I know that you are worth everything I have, and I'll keep taking it all in
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan McCloskey, John Joseph Doherty
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