Água
Manhattan Transfer (The) Lyrics

Here beneath the moon tonight
Under the moon's light, I am present in this moment.

So pale and fragile
The moon is faint and weak in its illumination.

Is that shining in the distance I see
I perceive light in the far-off place.

Real or just imagined?
I question whether what I see is actual or a product of my mind.

Imagined mirages of agua
I believe what I see is water that is not really there.

Somewhere in these sands that spread before me
These sands have something I seek but I do not know where it is.

There lies a silent spring for me
I anticipate finding a hidden source of water that will bring peace to me.

Que agua
Oh water, come to me.

The earth without the heavens' rain
The ground hardens without the moisture from above.

Becomes powder and gravel
The soil turns to dust and stones.

Life without a spirit whole
Existence lacking completeness.

In time becomes a thread unraveled
Over time, things will begin to fall apart.

Or traveled in the circles of agua
But if I can find water, it may sustain me and allow me to thrive.

And lately there grows a thirst inside me
I am increasingly desirous of finding water.

With only hunger to guide me
I am driven by the need to quench my thirst and satisfy my hunger.

Agua ever deep
Water that runs deep.

Agua ever wide
Water that flows far and wide.

Agua ever still and silent
Water that moves quietly and peacefully.

Flowing into sleep finding what we hide
As we relax and rest, we uncover secrets we have kept hidden within ourselves.

Dreaming what cannot be sighted
Often, our dreams allow us to envision things we cannot perceive when awake.

Agua ever warm
Water that is always warm.

Current ever strong
A force of water that moves powerfully.

Agua ever, ever lasting
Water that endures forever.

Gathering in storm
Water can come together in a storm.

Pouring out in song
Water can make music as it travels.

Washing over understanding
Water can bring about clarity and insight.

Agua
Water.

Agua deep
Deep water.

Agua so wide
Vast bodies of water.

Carry me to your shore
Bring me to where the water is.

Carry me agua
Take me to the water.