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Walking
Walking on water
Walking
Walking on for years and years and years
Taking it into my head
Living by the right lines
Reading what the very man said
Water
I'm walking
Walking on water
Walking
Walking on
Lying on eleven years
Taking it into my head
Mary, Mary drop me softly
Been reading what your very man said
Lying on eleven years
Taking it into my head
Leave my clothes on the beach
I'm walking down into the sea
Prove it to me
Prove it to me
Prove it to me
Now the water to my ankles
Now the water to my knees
Think of him, all waxy wings
Melted down into the sea
Mary, Mary, what your man said
Washing it all over my head
Mary, Mary, hold on tightly
Over water, under the sea
Wa-wa-wa-water
Wa-wa-wa-water
I'm walking
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
I'm walking
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
Walking
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
Walking
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
In PJs's song "Water," the lyrics speak of walking on water, living by the right lines, and reading what the very man said. The song repeats the idea of walking on water and contains references to Mary and her man's words. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been walking on water for years and years, living by the right lines and reading what the very man said. This could mean that he's been following a strict path of righteousness guided by religious teachings or that he's been living by a strict moral code.
The repetition of "taking it into my head" suggests that the singer is internalizing these teachings and making them a part of themselves by embodying them. The line "lying on eleven years" suggests that he's been living this way for a long time and is deeply committed. The imagery of leaving his clothes on the beach and walking down into the sea suggests a baptism or a shedding of old ways and embracing new ones.
The line, "think of him, all waxy wings, melted down into the sea" refers to the myth of Icarus who flew too close to the sun and whose wax wings melted causing him to fall into the sea. This could suggest the singer's fear of failure or of losing his faith or commitment. The idea of Mary holding on tightly suggests a need for support in staying faithful.
Overall, the song seems to speak to the struggle of living a righteous or moral life and the need for faith and support to stay true to one's beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Water
The element of water is being used metaphorically to represent spiritual growth.
Walking
The singer is journeying through life, both mentally and physically.
Walking on water
The singer is attempting to transcend the physical world and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Walking
The artist is emphasizing the act of walking, which represents progress and forward movement.
Walking on for years and years and years
The artist has been on this spiritual journey for a long time and has made consistent progress.
Taking it into my head
The singer is processing and internalizing the teachings of a spiritual leader.
Living by the right lines
The singer is living their life in accordance with the spiritual principles they have learned.
Reading what the very man said
The artist is studying and following the teachings of a spiritual leader.
Lying on eleven years
The artist has been on this spiritual journey for eleven years.
Mary, Mary drop me softly
The artist is invoking the name of Mary as a symbol of compassion and gentleness.
Been reading what your very man said
The singer is continuing to follow the teachings of a spiritual leader, even after more than a decade.
Leave my clothes on the beach
The artist is shedding their material possessions and physical identity to focus on their spiritual journey.
I'm walking down into the sea
The singer is committing themselves fully to their spiritual journey and diving deep into their own consciousness.
Prove it to me
The singer wants tangible evidence of their spiritual enlightenment.
Now the water to my ankles
The singer is slowly entering into a deeper level of spiritual awareness.
Now the water to my knees
The artist is becoming more immersed in their spiritual journey.
Think of him, all waxy wings
The artist is reflecting on the story of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. This serves as a warning to not let spiritual enlightenment become an ego-driven pursuit.
Melted down into the sea
The singer is acknowledging the danger of arrogance and ego in the pursuit of spiritual growth.
Mary, Mary, what your man said
The singer is again invoking the name of Mary and following the teachings of her son, Jesus Christ.
Washing it all over my head
The artist is fully immersing themselves in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Mary, Mary, hold on tightly
The artist is seeking comfort and guidance from the figure of Mary.
Over water, under the sea
The artist is embracing the symbolism of water as a representation of spiritual growth and diving deeper into their own consciousness.
Wa-wa-wa-water
The repetition of the word 'water' emphasizes the importance of this element in the singer's spiritual journey.
I'm walking
The artist is continually moving forward on their spiritual journey.
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
The singer is emphasizing the unique and challenging nature of their spiritual journey.
Walking
The singer is continually making progress on their spiritual journey.
Walking on wa-wa-wa-water
The unique and challenging nature of the singer's spiritual journey is emphasized again.
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Written by: POLLY HARVEY
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