Water Under The Bridge
Lovespirals Lyrics


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What’s the point in thinking over
How it could’ve been
When there’s no chance of doing over
All those things again

Would have
Should have
Could have
Might have

Water
Water under the bridge
(x4)

Yes indeed time’s come and gone
History is written
Naught to do but continue
Our future now begins

Would have
Should have
Could have
Might have

Water
Water under the bridge
(x4)





Ooh ooh ooh…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lovespirals' song "Water Under the Bridge" present a reflection on the human tendency to dwell on the past and regret missed opportunities. The lines "What's the point in thinking over, How it could've been, When there's no chance of doing over, All those things again" suggest that there is no utility in ruminating over what cannot be changed. The repeated phrases of "would have, should have, could have, might have" reinforce this idea by highlighting the futility of regretting past actions. The metaphor of water under the bridge is used to emphasize that the past is gone and it is time to move on.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "water under the bridge" four times, driving home the central message of the song. The lines "Yes indeed, time's come and gone, History is written, Naught to do but continue, Our future now begins" acknowledge that the past is set in stone, and the only thing to do is to move forward and start anew. The chorus is also imbued with a sense of resignation, as the repetition of "water under the bridge" creates a feeling of finality.


Overall, "Water Under the Bridge" is a poignant song that encourages listeners to let go of their past regrets and focus on building a brighter future for themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

What’s the point in thinking over
There's no use dwelling on the past


How it could’ve been
Imagining how things could've turned out differently


When there’s no chance of doing over
There's no way to change what has already happened


All those things again
Repeating past actions


Would have
Past conditional


Should have
Past obligation


Could have
Past possibility


Might have
Past uncertainty


Water
Metaphor for the past


Water under the bridge
The past is gone and unchangeable


(x4)
Repeating the phrase four times for emphasis


Yes indeed time’s come and gone
Acknowledging the passage of time


History is written
The past is a fixed event


Naught to do but continue
All that can be done is to move forward


Our future now begins
The future is a new opportunity


Ooh ooh ooh…
Vocalization adding emotional emphasis




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