Lake
Rhythm and the Sea Lyrics

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Easily tipped, I gave her tremendous patience
Had all my trust when she admired my drainage
Ever since the season we've been better as strangers
Better off nameless on a day to day basis

There's a rock beneath my toe in a pair of shoes that look just like yours.
She says If only I'd known sooner maybe I could've done so much more.
I think that's real big shit to talk when the bar's been set on the floor.

What's it gonna take take take?
'Cause I won't make make make
You a space space space
If you won't do the same
Drain the lake
What's it gonna take take take?
'Cause I won't make make make
You a space space space
If you won't do the same

Drain the lake
Drain the lake

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Lake" by Rhythm and the Sea, there is a theme of disillusionment and disappointment in a relationship that has lost its connection and become strained. The singer initially had great patience and trust in their partner, but over time, they have grown apart and now feel like strangers in their relationship. The mention of the drain symbolizes the singer's hope that their partner would understand their feelings and make an effort to improve the situation. However, instead of reciprocating that effort, the partner remains distant and uninvolved.

The line "There's a rock beneath my toe in a pair of shoes that look just like yours" indicates a constant reminder of the past and the similarities between the current situation and the one they used to have. The singer expresses frustration with their partner's lack of understanding, suggesting that the partner only realizes the extent of their disappointment when it's too late. The line "What's it gonna take take take? 'Cause I won't make make make" reveals the singer's unwillingness to continue investing in a relationship where their efforts are not being reciprocated. The repeated plea to "Drain the lake" reflects the desire to eliminate the emotional weight and stagnant state of the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "Lake" convey a sense of longing for a deeper connection and a plea for both partners to make an equal effort to improve the relationship before it becomes irreparable.

Line by Line Meaning

Easily tipped, I gave her tremendous patience
Despite being easily influenced, I showed her immense tolerance

Had all my trust when she admired my drainage
I trusted her completely when she praised my ability to let things go

Ever since the season we've been better as strangers
Since that time, we functioned better when keeping distance and acting unfamiliar

Better off nameless on a day to day basis
It's preferable to remain unidentified and have no connection in our daily interactions

There's a rock beneath my toe in a pair of shoes that look just like yours.
I have a constant reminder of our similarities, symbolized by a rock under my foot in shoes identical to yours.

She says If only I'd known sooner maybe I could've done so much more.
She regrets not realizing earlier that she could have achieved greater things if she had been aware.

I think that's real big shit to talk when the bar's been set on the floor.
I consider it audacious to make grand claims when the expectations were already set so low.

What's it gonna take take take?
What actions or efforts are necessary to bring about a change?

'Cause I won't make make make
Because I refuse to constantly give and exert myself

You a space space space
Provide you with a place or room

If you won't do the same
Only under the condition that you reciprocate

Drain the lake
Empty out all the unresolved issues or emotional baggage

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandy Laute

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