Waters Run Deep
Mana Island Lyrics
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I wanna make it over,
The one I got I can't stand,
The one I got I can't stand.
‘Cause you made me feel
This way,
‘Cause you made me feel
Misanthropy,
You were infected by me,
That's all we have
Behind the changes of our breath.
Guilt is on me,
Know the still waters run deep,
Who cares if I'm not the one who knocks
Anymore, not the one who knocks.
And pretending's shameful and hard,
And you read me thoroughly, I
Know you bite the bullet and leave
But won't stay with me.
I know you're not
The last disease of my heart,
I wish you do
Have a crush on me, too.
Misanthropy,
You were infected by me,
That's all we have
Behind the changes of our breath.
The first stanza of the song "Waters Run Deep" by Mana Island conveys the singer's desire for a fresh start. They want to change their current life, which they do not like. They seek renewal and hope to leave the past behind. The repetition of the line "The one I got I can't stand" emphasizes the singer's discontent with their current situation.
The following two stanzas suggest a sense of guilt and regret. The line "‘Cause you made me feel this way" suggests that the singer's negative feelings are a result of someone else's actions. The use of the word "infected" in the second stanza implies that the singer believes they have negatively impacted someone else's life. The line "Know the still waters run deep" suggests that there are underlying emotions and secrets beneath the surface, reinforcing the idea of hidden guilt.
The final stanza expresses regret for the damage that's been done, but also hints at a desire for reconciliation. The line "I wish you do have a crush on me, too" suggests that the singer wants to rebuild a connection with someone they've hurt. Overall, the lyrics of "Waters Run Deep" convey a sense of wanting to start anew while grappling with guilt and the consequences of past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna fix my life,
I desire to transform my life,
I wanna make it over,
I want to start afresh and begin anew,
The one I got I can't stand,
The current state of my life is unacceptable,
The one I got I can't stand.
The current state of my life needs to be changed.
‘Cause you made me feel
Because of you, I experienced
This way,
these emotions and feelings.
‘Cause you made me feel
Because of you, I experienced
This way.
these emotions and feelings.
Misanthropy,
Hatred towards humanity,
You were infected by me,
You were affected by my negativity,
That's all we have
That's the only common ground we share,
Behind the changes of our breath.
Hidden behind the ups and downs of life.
Guilt is on me,
I carry the burden of guilt,
Know the still waters run deep,
The calm exterior can hide deep emotions,
Who cares if I'm not the one who knocks
It doesn't matter that I'm not in control anymore,
Anymore, not the one who knocks.
I'm no longer the one calling the shots.
And pretending's shameful and hard,
Pretense is difficult and shameful,
And you read me thoroughly, I
You understand me completely, so I
Know you bite the bullet and leave
Realize you must take a bold step and leave,
But won't stay with me.
But you won't stick around with me.
I know you're not
I understand that you are not
The last disease of my heart,
The final cause of my heartbreak,
I wish you do
I hope that you
Have a crush on me, too.
Feel the same way about me as I do.
Misanthropy,
Hatred towards humanity,
You were infected by me,
You were affected by my negativity,
That's all we have
That's the only common ground we share,
Behind the changes of our breath.
Hidden behind the ups and downs of life.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.