Water Under The Bridge
Masen Lea Lyrics
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Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
Oh and if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Woaah, woaaah
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Woaah, woaaah
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
It's so cold in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Woaah, woaaah(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so...)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Woaah, woaaah (Say it ain't so, say it ain't so...)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
In "Water Under The Bridge", Masen Lea contemplates the possibility that her significant other may not be right for her, while simultaneously fearing the prospect of being alone. The opening lines suggest that she is struggling with the notion that her partner may not be the right one for her, but questions her own feelings when her partner's vulnerability allows her a way of control. The lines "If you're not the one for me, then how come I can bring you to your knees?" and "If you're not the one for me, why do I hate the idea of being free?" indicate the dilemma she's facing. She questions why she can influence her partner's feeling and yet act as if the possibility of leaving him is unbearable. The next section delves into what she wants in the relationship with her partner. She discusses wanting her partner to maintain a committed relationship with her, but she doesn't want him to be reckless with her heart. The phrase "I want you to be my keeper / But not if you are so reckless" portrays her vulnerability and the delicacy of the relationship.
The chorus repeats the request to her partner to end the relationship gently if he decides to leave. She does not want him to pretend that what they had wasn't significant, as she chants "Our love ain't water under the bridge." The final stanza is more assertive, with Masen Lea demanding that her partner reveal himself boldly since he appears to be hiding from her. She asks him to be present, remain committed to her and show her love. She finishes with "Say that our love ain't water under the bridge", echoing the chorus's theme and closes the song with desire, passion, and a willingness to hold on to the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not the one for me
Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
If we aren't meant to be together, then why does your presence have such a strong impact on me?
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
If we aren't meant to be together, then why do I fear the thought of losing you?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
If I'm not the right person for you, then you need to let me go and stop clinging onto me.
Oh and if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through?
If I'm not the right person for you, then why have we gone through so much together?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
Being with you feels lonely and barren, and while I want to rely on you, I can't if you'll be careless with me.
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're going to end things, do it in a way that's compassionate and truthful, don't try to hide your feelings. Our relationship is more than something that can be forgotten.
Woaah, woaaah
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Let's acknowledge that our love isn't something that can be easily disregarded or forgotten.
What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Why are you stagnant and unwilling to take action? You can't keep living like you're hiding from something, always running away.
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love
I'm not asking for anything grand or extravagant, all I want is your affection.
Woaah, woaaah(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so...)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Let's hold onto our love and not let it fall apart like something insignificant.
It's so cold in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
Being with you feels lonely and barren, and while I want to rely on you, I can't if you'll be careless with me.
Woaah, woaaah (Say it ain't so, say it ain't so...)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Let's affirm that our love is worth something and not just a fleeting moment that gets swept away with the tide.
Contributed by Kaylee R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.