Roman Lob (born July 2, 1990 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German singer. Wi… Read Full Bio ↴Roman Lob (born July 2, 1990 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German singer. With "Standing Still", a song composed by Jamie Cullum, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector, he won the talent show "Unser Star für Baku" and became the German representative in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku. He is also lead singer of the band "Rooftop Kingdom," an alternative rock band with origins in Neuwied.

In 2006, Roman Lob already took part in the German casting show "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" but had to quit due to a vocal cord infection. He had already advanced into the field of the top 20 contestants.

In 2008, Roman tried to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, as a part of the boy band G12P - Germany 12 Points. The song "When The Boys Come" was not chosen to compete in the national final.

On 16 February 2012, he won the show Unser Star für Baku and represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.

Underwater
Roman Lob Lyrics

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Living in a state of black
And there's no turning back
And I am burning tho I am underwater
Thought I was waterproof, now I must face the truth
And take a pill to cure this mental disorder

And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that

My mind is so confused, every breath I had I used
And I am streaming by myself underwater
If I could go back in time, go ahead and press rewind
And I could see that we were crossing the water

And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that

Every little step I take it brings me further, going under
And every little thing reminds me it's worth saving
All of the stakes and odds, been fighting for survival
Realizing it's not too far away, I see you at the surface
There's a purpose!

And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that

And you remind me of that, remind me of that
And you remind me of that, remind me of that

Overall Meaning

The song "Underwater" by Roman Lob is a powerful and emotional depiction of the struggles of mental illness. The first stanza describes the feeling of being trapped and helpless, living in a state of black and being unable to turn back. The image of burning while underwater is a perfect representation of how it feels to struggle with mental illness, as if one is drowning and unable to escape the pain. The line "Thought I was waterproof, now I must face the truth" exemplifies the feeling of powerlessness that often comes with mental illness, where one thought they were strong enough to handle anything but is now faced with a daunting reality. The reference to taking a pill as a cure for the mental disorder speaks to the reality of many living with mental illness and the importance of seeking help.

The second stanza continues with the theme of confusion and isolation, where every breath is used up and the singer is struggling underwater alone. The wish to go back in time and "press rewind" is a common desire for anyone struggling with mental illness, as they wish they could undo some of the things they've done or make different choices. The repetition of "and you remind me of that" throughout the song is a nod to the importance of support and the reminder that there are people who care.

The final stanza brings a glimmer of hope, where the singer realizes that every little step they take brings them closer to the surface, and everything is worth saving. The imagery of fighting for survival and realizing that it's not too far away exemplifies the journey to recovery and the importance of holding onto hope. The final line "There's a purpose!" reinforces the message that there is a reason to keep going, and things can get better.

Overall, the song "Underwater" is a powerful and honest depiction of the struggles of mental illness, and the importance of seeking help and support.

Line by Line Meaning

Living in a state of black
I'm in a dark place mentally and emotionally.

And there's no turning back
I feel stuck and unable to change my situation.

And I am burning tho I am underwater
I'm struggling even though I thought I could handle anything.

Thought I was waterproof, now I must face the truth
I believed I was invincible, but reality has proven me wrong.

And take a pill to cure this mental disorder
I need help to overcome my mental struggles and I am open to taking medication for it.

And you remind me of that, remind me of that
You help me remember that I am not alone and that there is hope.

My mind is so confused, every breath I had I used
I'm struggling to make sense of things and it's taking a toll on me.

And I am streaming by myself underwater
I feel isolated and overwhelmed.

If I could go back in time, go ahead and press rewind
I wish I could undo some of my past mistakes and change the course of my life.

And I could see that we were crossing the water
I wish I could see things more clearly and understand the situation.

Every little step I take it brings me further, going under
Every action I take seems to lead me deeper into my struggles.

And every little thing reminds me it's worth saving
Even when things seem bleak, I know that there is still hope and that I have something worth fighting for.

All of the stakes and odds, been fighting for survival
I've been battling my own issues and trying to survive despite the odds stacked against me.

Realizing it's not too far away, I see you at the surface
I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and that there is a way out of my struggles.

There's a purpose!
I'm beginning to realize that everything I've gone through has a reason and a purpose.

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