Waves
Nicole Cross Lyrics
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My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon
Everytime you are not around
I'm slowly drifting away, drifting away
Wave after wave, wave after waveI'm slowly drifting, drifting away
And it feels like I'm drowning
I'm pulling against the stream
I'm pulling against the stream
I'm pulling against the
I'm pulling against the stream
I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach, to find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say
I'm slowly drifting away, drifting away
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
And it feels like I'm drowning
I'm pulling against the stream
I'm pulling against the stream
The lyrics of Nicole Cross's song "Waves" speak of a feeling of being out of control and helpless, where the singer finds herself struggling to keep her head above water. The opening stanza depicts a person whose face is above water, but whose feet can't touch the ground, which makes her feel as if she is drifting away. Every time she is alone, she can see the sands on the horizon, which represents her yearning for something stable and constant in her life. The chorus describes the singer's struggle against the force of the waves as she thinks she is drowning. She wants to find a way to break free from the stream that is dragging her out, but cannot find any "right words" to say.
Line by Line Meaning
My face above the water
I'm trying to stay afloat and keep my head above the problems I'm facing.
My feet can't touch the ground
I feel uncertain and out of my depth, like I don't have solid ground to stand on.
Touch the ground, and it feels like I can see the sands on the horizon
When I finally find some stability or clarity, it seems like a better future is within reach.
Everytime you are not around
My happiness and sense of direction are tied to the presence of someone else.
I'm slowly drifting away, drifting away
I feel myself losing control and being carried away by the current of life's challenges.
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm being hit by one problem after another, with no time to recover in between.
And it feels like I'm drowning
I'm overwhelmed and struggling to keep my head above water.
I'm pulling against the stream
I'm trying my best to resist the difficulties and move towards a better situation.
I wish I could make it easy
I know that my situation is difficult and I wish there was a simple solution.
Easy to love me, love me
I want to be accepted and loved for who I am, even with my flaws and difficulties.
But still I reach, to find a way
Despite the challenges, I continue to search for a solution and try to improve my situation.
I'm stuck here in between
I'm feeling trapped and unsure of how to move forward.
I'm looking for the right words to say
I'm struggling to express myself and communicate my needs in a way that will lead to a positive outcome.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheBrianna981
I like how original she was. She took the song and fit it to her singing style.. Not many people can do that.
@fredcolgari7064
Irony ?
@hminhph
+Fred Colgari well hearing her version doesnt remind me of the one of MrProbz
@cascada10selena
Her voice is unique
@caprisun9144
souka spring agreed
@NeoFighterX
it honestly isn't
@silviamecarelli587
Not really
@ΕιρηνηΜ-ζ8χ
her voice is so original!!! I like her voice sooo much!!!
@Ginaa0101
love her voice SO much
@Z3RO37
MORE videos MORE often, please! I love your voice. :D Great job on this one.