Waterfall
R.Rose Lyrics
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Today's the day she's sworn
To steal what she never could own
And race from this hole she calls home
Now you're at the wheel
Tell me how how does it feel
So good to have equalized
As the miles they disappear
See land begin to clear
Free from the filth and the scum
This American satellite's won
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall
See the steeple pine
The hills as old as time
Soon to be put to the test
To be whipped by the winds of the west
Stands on shifting sands
The scales held in her hands
The wind it just whips her and wails
And fills up her brigatine sails
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall
"Waterfall" by R.Rose portrays the story of a girl who longs to leave her hometown behind and make a new life for herself. She has "sworn" to steal what she never owned, indicating her desire to create a future for herself through her own efforts. As she prepares to leave, she is excited and curious to know how it feels to take control of her own destiny. She has finally equalized and can lift up the lids of her eyes to see the world in a new light.
As she drives away, the miles disappear, and the land opens up before her. The filth and scum she associates with her hometown fade away as she becomes free from their hold. She is like a satellite that has finally broken free and won its autonomy. As she makes her way towards the unknown, she is determined to carry on through it all like a waterfall, falling and rushing forward in a relentless flow.
The steeple pine and the hills represent the coming challenges she is set to face as she leaves her comfort zone. She knows that the winds of the west will whip the hills and test her strength. She stands on shifting sands, holding the scales of her destiny and facing the wind that wails and fills up her brigantine sails. Through it all, she carries on like a waterfall, falling and rushing forward without looking back.
Line by Line Meaning
Chimes sing Sunday morn
The sound of chimes ringing on Sunday morning.
Today's the day she's sworn
Today is the day she has promised to do something.
To steal what she never could own
To take something that does not belong to her.
And race from this hole she calls home
To leave the place she lives and never wants to return to.
Now you're at the wheel
You are now controlling the situation.
Tell me how how does it feel
Please describe how you feel.
So good to have equalized
It feels good to be balanced or on the same level as someone else.
To lift up the lids of your eyes
To open your eyes and see things clearly.
As the miles they disappear
As the distance between places becomes smaller.
See land begin to clear
To notice that land is becoming visible or clearer.
Free from the filth and the scum
To be rid of the dirt and unpleasant things.
This American satellite's won
This person has succeeded in leaving their home.
She'll carry on through it all
She will continue despite any difficulties.
She's a waterfall
She is powerful and strong as a waterfall.
See the steeple pine
To notice the tall, mountain-like pine tree.
The hills as old as time
To observe the ancient hills that have existed for ages.
Soon to be put to the test
Will soon face a challenge.
To be whipped by the winds of the west
To be battered by the strong winds coming from the west.
Stands on shifting sands
To be in an unstable or unpredictable situation.
The scales held in her hands
To have power or influence over a situation.
The wind it just whips her and wails
The wind is blowing fiercely and making a loud noise.
And fills up her brigatine sails
The wind is pushing her forward to her destination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY BROWN, JEZ ASHURST, EMMA ROHAN
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