Water
Remy Zero Lyrics


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Lost course
On the summer sun.
By his pride,
I was fearless too long inside to hide.
So goodbye, so goodbye.

All life turns to words.
But just the sounds.
All the names are changed around.

She cares,
(Straight from the radio right to your mouth)
She cares,
(Started special time, lost all control of it)
She cares.
(So far from everyone, too far from all of it.
gone is all concern)

I must begin.
Set in a course away.

So then, why do you fall down?
All those wrecks you so-call sounds?
From these things that I saw for days
and it's here in song, always.

Down on yourself once again.
Where have you been?
The form is up and it takes you out.

Away,
(Straight from the radio right to your mouth)
away,
(Started special time, lost all control of it)
away.
(So far from everyone, so far from all of it.
gone is all concern)

I must begin.
Set in a course away.

So then, why do you fall down?
All those wrecks you so-call sounds?
From these things that I saw for days
and it's here in song, always.





For always, for always.
For always, for always.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Remy Zero’s “Water” can be interpreted in multiple ways, but the general theme seems to revolve around inner conflict and growth. The song starts with the singer admitting to being lost and off course, implying a feeling of being directionless or without a purpose. It could also be viewed as a confession of feeling lost in society, unable to relate or fit in. The reference to summer sun and pride could indicate this feeling being amplified by youthful arrogance and the pressure to conform to societal norms. However, the singer eventually realizes that the only way to find clarity is by leaving behind their complacency and embracing change. The repeated refrain of “She cares” could be interpreted as a teasing reminder of an unclear promise, but it could also be interpreted as the inner voice telling the singer that they deserve better and that they are capable of achieving more.


The second verse seems more abstract, describing how words can fall short of expressing the true meaning behind them. The line “all the names are changed around” might reflect how labels and expectations can distort our true selves, making it difficult to find authenticity. The verses then transition into the chorus, where the singer makes a conscious decision to move away from this feeling of stagnation, taking responsibility for their actions and setting a new course towards growth. The line “So then, why do you fall down?” might represent self-doubt and insecurity that the singer is trying to overcome. The repeated affirmation of “For always” might signify the overarching desire to find permanence and stability in an uncertain world.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost course
I am lost and unsure of my direction in life.


On the summer sun.
Maybe the summer season, which is usually seen as a time of warmth and vibrancy, is not enough to illuminate my path.


By his pride,
I have been influenced by someone else's prideful actions or behavior.


I was fearless too long inside to hide.
I had become too fearless internally to hide my own fears or worries.


So goodbye, so goodbye.
Farewell to whatever I have lost or cannot change.


All life turns to words.
All life eventually becomes memories or stories.


But just the sounds.
But often those memories or stories are merely sounds without any real weight or meaning.


All the names are changed around.
All the people, places, or things that once held great importance are now jumbled up in my mind.


She cares,
Someone, perhaps a person or a memory, once cared deeply for me.


(Straight from the radio right to your mouth)
Maybe that caring came in the form of a song or message from the radio.


She cares,
That caring still echoes inside of me.


(Started special time, lost all control of it)
Perhaps that caring was tied to a special period of time, but it ultimately came and went as I couldn't control or hold onto things forever.


She cares.
But now that caring is gone, and there is no concern left.


(So far from everyone, too far from all of it.
I feel completely disconnected from the world around me.


gone is all concern)
I have lost all sense of caring or concern for others or myself.


I must begin.
I know I must start anew.


Set in a course away.
And find my own path away from my past and my current troubles.


So then, why do you fall down?
I wonder why I always seem to fail or stumble.


All those wrecks you so-call sounds?
Perhaps all those previous failures are what now only resonate as sounds or echoes in my mind.


From these things that I saw for days
Maybe these wrecks were the things that happened to me or around me every day for an extended period of time.


and it's here in song, always.
And those failures have now become a permanent part of me, reflected in the song of my life.


Down on yourself once again.
I am once again feeling down or critical of myself.


Where have you been?
I wonder where I have been, where my thoughts or my life have been leading me.


The form is up and it takes you out.
Maybe some external force or influence is forcing me to break out of my old form and ways.


Away,
I must go far away, perhaps both physically and mentally.


(Straight from the radio right to your mouth)
And once again, perhaps my motivation or guidance will come from the outside world, like a message from the radio.


away,
Further and further away.


(Started special time, lost all control of it)
Again, maybe my past once held a special time, but I ultimately lost control of it and my life.


away.
Now it's time to leave it all behind and move forward.


(So far from everyone, so far from all of it.
Once again, I can't help but feel completely disconnected from the world around me.


gone is all concern)
And once again, my sense of caring or concern for myself and others is lost.


I must begin.
But I know that I must begin anew.


Set in a course away.
And set a course away from this past, towards some uncertain future.


For always, for always.
Perhaps this journey, this story of my life, will continue forever.


For always, for always.
And perhaps it's in how I face and overcome my struggles, that will help me carry on.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUGUST CINJUN TATE, CEDRIC LEMOYNE, JOE IPPOLITO

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