Something In The Water
Prince / 3rd Eye Girl Lyrics
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Can't figure out why you make me beg
Does not compute
Don't not compute
You think you're special, well so do I
Why do special women make me cry?
Does not compute
Don't not compute
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water they drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes to Y-O-U
It don't compute
Somethin' mama don't compute
What's the hangup, what's the scam?
Guess you think I'm just another one, one of your fans
It don't compute (don't not compute)
Somethin' honey don't compute (don't not compute)
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
I've got to get to you, baby
Some people think I'm kinda smart
Why must a fella stop with you before he starts?
It don't compute, mama
Somethin' don't compute, girl
I'd buy you clothing, buy you fancy cars
But you gotta talk to me, baby, tell me who you really are
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
Why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad? Yeah
(Must be something in the water you drink)
(Does not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Bitch, you think you're special? (must be something in the water you drink)
So do I
(Second coming) (must be something in the water you drink)
Why in God's name do you want to make me cry?
(Must be something in the water you drink) why, why
(Must be something in the water you drink) I'd do anything for you, anything
(Must be something in the water you drink) why don't you talk to me?
Tell me who you are (must be something in the water you drink) don't do this to me
Please don't do this (must be something in the water you drink)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Why, why?
I do love you, I do
Or else I wouldn't go through all the things I do
The song "Something in the Water" by Prince / 3rd Eye Girl is a track that explores the frustration and confusion of a man who can't seem to understand why the women in his life consistently mistreat him, despite all of his efforts to please them. The opening lyrics establish the singer's frustration, as he notes that while people tell him he has "great legs," he just can't seem to figure out why his partner won't reciprocate his affection. The repeated refrain of "does not compute" emphasizes his confusion and hints at a deeper alienation from the person he is trying to love.
The rest of the song continues to explore the singer's malaise, as he suggests that there must be "something in the water" that is leading all the women in his life to treat him badly. He feels that he is special, and he doesn't understand why women would want to make him cry. This speaks to a larger sense of entitlement and narcissism, as the singer struggles to understand that perhaps he is in part responsible for the way he is being treated. The final chorus sees the singer pleading with his partner, desperate to make a connection and understand who they really are.
Overall, "Something in the Water" is a song that explores familiar themes of gender dynamics and power imbalances, with a particular focus on the confusion and sense of defeat that can come from trying and failing to understand another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people tell me I got great legs
People compliment my appearance often
Can't figure out why you make me beg
I don't understand why I have to plead with you
Does not compute
Something is unclear or incomprehensible
Don't not compute
Something shouldn't be ignored or overlooked
You think you're special, well so do I
We both have high opinions of ourselves
Why do special women make me cry?
I can't understand why relationships with exceptional women always end in tears
Must be something in the water they drink
There must be a common factor causing this
It's been the same with every girl I've had
All my previous relationships have followed the same pattern
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
If not for some outside influence, why would a woman treat a man poorly?
Somethin' mama don't compute
My mother wouldn't understand this
What's the hangup, what's the scam?
What's the issue, what's the deception?
Guess you think I'm just another one, one of your fans
You probably see me as just another admirer
Somethin' honey don't compute (don't not compute)
This doesn't make sense or add up
I've got to get to you, baby
I need to connect with you emotionally
Some people think I'm kinda smart
Some people compliment my intelligence
Why must a fella stop with you before he starts?
Why does a man have to end things with you before they begin?
I'd buy you clothing, buy you fancy cars
I could give you expensive gifts
But you gotta talk to me, baby, tell me who you really are
But I need to know the real you through communication
Bitch, you think you're special?
An insult directed at a woman who thinks highly of herself
Second coming
A metaphorical reference to someone who is heavenly or extraordinary
Why in God's name do you want to make me cry?
Why would you choose to hurt me?
I'd do anything for you, anything
I would go to great lengths to please you
Why don't you talk to me?
Communication is necessary for our relationship
Tell me who you are
I want to know the authentic you
Don't do this to me
Please don't cause me pain or disappointment
Please don't do this
Please don't hurt me emotionally
I do love you, I do
I have strong feelings of affection for you
Or else I wouldn't go through all the things I do
I wouldn't put up with everything I do if I didn't love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yvette Sanchez
Our forever beloved, sweet Prince looks so mysterious, sexy, & gorgeous in this pic!! I love it!! & This song is a true sensation!! It sounds so dreamy!! The music is so exquisitely beautiful!! The words make their point so perfectly!! & Our forever beloved, sweet Prince sang this so supremely with this always incredible voice!! I love this song endlessly!! This song really catches the attention in the most wonderful way!! &, Of course, our forever beloved, sweet Prince's acoustic guitar playing is what ultimately made this song such a great success!! Prince really made that acoustic guitar sing!! His acoustic guitar playing greatly excelled well beyond all bounds!! Prince's acoustic guitar playing in this was like an acoustic guitar concert performance all in its self!! Pure Magic!! Total Ultimacy!!
Our forever beloved, sweet Prince was so incredibly multi-talented!! & He was a true musical genius!! So, he was able to give us total ultimacy in everything that he did for us!! & That's exactly what he did!!
ONLY PRINCE!!
NO ONE COULD EVER REPLACE PRINCE!!
OUR HEARTS BELONG TO PRINCE FOREVER!!
PRINCE WAS PURE MAGIC!!
PRINCE IS FOREVER A SUPREME LEGEND!!
PRINCE REIGNS FOREVER!!
PRINCE IS ETERNAL!! PURPLE POWER!! PEACE ALWAYS!!
CodePurple
Newly discovered footage of Prince at age 11 interviewed ===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQe0EoVoGqU
DeAndre Jones aka Rög Purple
Him and his madcat guitar is what made it all. Point blank. 💜
Mary Parker
LOVE all his guitar mastery, but that madcat is my absolute fave! 💜💜💜
DeAndre Jones aka Rög Purple
@Mary Parker mine too, I actually have replicas of madcat, white cloud and the one-eyed bass guitar of Prince. I'm still tryna get the gold symbol guitar, cause that was the 1st time back in 1994 I saw him play it when he changed his name 2 O(+>
Genius he was. RIH! (Rest in Heaven)
James Perry
@Mary Parker az food
Reto
I love this song! Thank u so much for sharing.✌️✌️💜🙏
Yvette Sanchez
Our forever beloved, sweet Prince looks so mysterious, sexy, & gorgeous in this pic!! I love it!! & This song is a true sensation!! It sounds so dreamy!! The music is so exquisitely beautiful!! The words make their point so perfectly!! & Our forever beloved, sweet Prince sang this so supremely with this always incredible voice!! I love this song endlessly!! This song really catches the attention in the most wonderful way!! &, Of course, our forever beloved, sweet Prince's acoustic guitar playing is what ultimately made this song such a great success!! Prince really made that acoustic guitar sing!! His acoustic guitar playing greatly excelled well beyond all bounds!! Prince's acoustic guitar playing in this was like an acoustic guitar concert performance all in its self!! Pure Magic!! Total Ultimacy!!
Our forever beloved, sweet Prince was so incredibly multi-talented!! & He was a true musical genius!! So, he was able to give us total ultimacy in everything that he did for us!! & That's exactly what he did!!
ONLY PRINCE!!
NO ONE COULD EVER REPLACE PRINCE!!
OUR HEARTS BELONG TO PRINCE FOREVER!!
PRINCE WAS PURE MAGIC!!
PRINCE IS FOREVER A SUPREME LEGEND!!
PRINCE REIGNS FOREVER!!
PRINCE IS ETERNAL!! PURPLE POWER!! PEACE ALWAYS!!
Jeff Carver
He barely shows all his talent, but when he does it is all his best. Hats off 2 Prince , he always cared, loved and understood, a genius a star, my favorite artist of all time.
Pamela Jean
Incredible, intense jam 🎸, thanks! Love this tune too...and that photo 👍🎸💜💙⭐
Lynn Greene
That photo stopped me in my trax too Pamela Jean!! Love it ALL!