In 2008-2009 Ola translated Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical Jesus Christ Superstar into Swedish. He also sung and acted the lead role of Jesus in the musical.
Walk on Water
Ola Salo Lyrics
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A monkey on your back
And if your engine is set
Set to self-destruct
I'll show you how to
Walk on the water
Walking on the water
To take the leap of faith
And the waters are dark
The shores are so afar
I'll show you how to
Walk on the water
(Watch us, we're)
Walking on the water
And if you're asking for a wonder
Some holy thunder just
Let it come to you
There is nothing you can not do
If you just let it work through you
Come on baby let's shake it out
Come on honey let's walk on water
Come on baby let's try it now
Come on honey let's walk on water
All your maybes and all your doubts
Make 'em run for some other quarter
Give it all you got
And there's really nothing we can't do
Well if you're stuck in a rut
All the doors are shut
You're on your own, left behind
On some desert isle
I'll show you how to
Walk on the water
Walking on the water
If you still hesitate
To take the leap of faith
And the waters are dark
The shores are so afar
I'll show you how to
Walk on the water
(Watch us, we're)
Walking on the water
But if you're trying to control it
Hold it, mould it
To the shape of success as you know it
You will sink down like a stone, Yeah!
Come on baby let's shake it out
Come on honey let's walk on water
Come on baby let's try it now
Come on honey let's walk on water
All your maybes and all your doubts
Make 'em run for some other quarter
Give it all you got
And there's really nothing we can't do
The lyrics to Ola Salo's song "Walk On Water" are full of encouragement and uplifting spirit. The song begins by acknowledging the common struggles of life such as being in debt and feeling like your life is self-destructing. Salo then goes on to offer hope and guidance, insisting that he can show the listener how to "walk on water" and overcome their obstacles. He emphasizes the importance of taking a leap of faith and not letting fear hold you back. The lyrics then shift to talking about the power of positive thinking and how if you just let it work through you, there is nothing you cannot do. The chorus continues to repeat the message that if you just give it your all and don't let doubt and hesitation hold you back, you can overcome anything.
The second verse of the song picks up where the first left off and goes on to describe the feeling of being stuck in a rut and feeling left behind. Still, the message remains one of hope and encouragement. Salo again offers to show the listener how to walk on water and overcome their struggles, insisting that the power lies within them. In the final lines of the song, Salo warns against trying to control or mold success to fit preconceived notions, asserting that doing so will only cause you to sink down like a stone. The song ends on a positive note, with Salo once again urging the listener to give it their all and reminding them that there is truly nothing they cannot do.
Overall, the lyrics to "Walk On Water" are both insightful and inspiring. Salo's message is one of hope, encouragement, and empowerment, urging the listener to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, if you're way down in debt
If you're heavily in debt and struggling financially
A monkey on your back
Have a persistent problem that is difficult to shake off
And if your engine is set
When your motivation is low and you're approaching burnout
Set to self-destruct
On the verge of collapsing or giving up
I'll show you how to
I will teach you or help you learn
Walk on the water
Empowering you to achieve something impossible
Walking on the water
Metaphorically, symbolizes accomplishing the impossible
If you still hesitate
If you're still uncertain or reluctant
To take the leap of faith
To take a risky decision without certainty of the success
And the waters are dark
If the situation or future is unclear and scary
The shores are so afar
If the end goal is far away and difficult to reach
And if you're asking for a wonder
If you're hoping for a miracle or magic to happen
Some holy thunder just
Some divine intervention or supernatural force
Let it come to you
Allow it to happen, don't resist it
There is nothing you can not do
You have limitless potential and can accomplish anything
If you just let it work through you
If you allow your potential to manifest and guide your actions
Come on baby let's shake it out
Come on, let's get rid of our fears and doubts
Come on honey let's walk on water
Come on, let's achieve something impossible
Come on baby let's try it now
Let's take the risk and try it now
All your maybes and all your doubts
All your uncertainties and reservations
Make 'em run for some other quarter
Overcome them and put them behind you
Give it all you got
Put all your effort and energy into it
And there's really nothing we can't do
We have the power to achieve anything we put our minds to
Well if you're stuck in a rut
If you're in a situation where you're not progressing or growing
All the doors are shut
All opportunities seem to be closed, and there's no way out
You're on your own, left behind
You feel isolated and alone, and everyone else seems to be moving forward
On some desert isle
Metaphorically, isolated and stranded with nowhere to go
But if you're trying to control it
But if you're attempting to force things to go your way
Hold it, mould it
Trying to shape and manipulate events or outcomes
To the shape of success as you know it
Trying to fit things into your perception of what success should be
You will sink down like a stone, Yeah!
You will fail and fall hard if you force outcomes and refuse to adapt
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.