Walk on Water
SAL3M Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

"I'll forget" isn't part of all the pretty fantasies of my lexical
But I guess the daily life kept me busy for a little while, a little bit too long

Don't ever dare to tell me we could walk on water
When the soul's heavy and grey, just like any of the stones
Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river?
Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow
Tell me, what should I fear if living is enough?
Who will bring me back to reason when this world seems lost?
Oh, what should I hope for?

Words, ghosts of what have been (Can't you read on my hands)
Faith, smothered under the skin
Lies of love, flirting with the shame
Or flesh and bones going down the drain?

"I'll forget" isn't part of all the pretty fantasies of my lexical
But I guess the daily life kept me busy for a little while, a little bit too long

Don't ever dare to tell me I could walk on water
When the soul's heavy and grey, just like any of the stones
Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river?
Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow

Tell me, what should I fear if living is enough?
Who will bring me back to reason when this world seems lost?




Oh, what should I hope for?
Oh, what should I hope for?

Overall Meaning

In SAL3M's song Walk on Water, the artist explores the theme of disillusionment and acceptance of reality. The lyrics reveal a sense of weariness towards the overly optimistic and idealistic attitudes that surround us. The phrase "I'll forget" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of wanting to move on from these unrealistic expectations. The line "Don't ever dare to tell me we could walk on water" is a powerful declaration of rejecting the idea that we can achieve the impossible.


The lyrics also convey a sense of resignation and surrender to the uncontrollable forces of life, as seen in the lines "Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river? Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow." Here, the river serves as a metaphor for life, with the bridges symbolizing the obstacles and challenges we face. The artist acknowledges that sometimes we just have to go with the flow and accept our circumstances.


Overall, SAL3M's Walk on Water is a powerful and introspective piece that encourages the listener to face reality and find meaning in the present rather than hoping for the impossible.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll forget isn't part of all the pretty fantasies of my lexical
Forgetting is not something I usually consider in my thoughts and language.


But I guess the daily life kept me busy for a little while, a little bit too long
However, the routine of everyday life has consumed me for a longer period than I anticipated.


Don't ever dare to tell me we could walk on water
Do not even suggest to me that we can overcome impossible obstacles.


When the soul's heavy and grey, just like any of the stones
Especially when my soul feels burdened and dark, just like an ordinary stone.


Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river?
Can you not sense my gentle drifting on the river's bed?


Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow
I feel lost and aimless under the bridges, merely following the natural course of the river.


Tell me, what should I fear if living is enough?
Why should I be afraid of anything when merely existing is sufficient?


Who will bring me back to reason when this world seems lost?
When the world appears to be in chaos, who will guide me back to rationality?


Oh, what should I hope for?
What is there to anticipate or aspire towards?


Words, ghosts of what have been (Can't you read on my hands)
My past experiences are reflected in the words I use and the marks on my hands.


Faith, smothered under the skin
My faith is hidden underneath the layers of my skin.


Lies of love, flirting with the shame
The falsehoods associated with love are closely linked to feelings of disgrace.


Or flesh and bones going down the drain?
Am I slowly wasting away, both physically and mentally?




Writer(s): Amael Durand, Mattéo Gelsonimo

Contributed by Christian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@broetchen1001

"I'll forget" isn't part of all the pretty fantasies of my lexical
But I guess the daily life kept me busy for a little while, a little bit too long

Don't ever dare to tell me we could walk on water
When the soul's heavy and grey, just like any of the stones
Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river?
Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow
Tell me, what should I fear if living is enough?
Who will bring me back to reason when this world seems lost?
Oh, what should I hope for?

Words, ghosts of what have been (Can't you read on my hands)
Faith, smothered under the skin
Lies of love, flirting with the shame
Or flesh and bones going down the drain?

"I'll forget" isn't part of all the pretty fantasies of my lexical
But I guess this worried mind kept me busy for a little while, a little bit too long

Don't ever dare to tell me I could walk on water
When the soul's heavy and grey, just like any of the stones
Can't you feel me gently roll down on the bed of the river?
Lost under the bridges, only going with the flow
Tell me, what should I fear if living is enough?
Who will bring me back to reason when this world seems lost?
Oh, what should I hope for?
Oh, what should I hope for?

Thank you Sal3m



All comments from YouTube:

@matteogelsomino9196

the song will be back on spotify around the 20th of october, had some logistical problem, thanks a lot for your patience, much love <3

@devili7y585

Dude you're the best, been a fan since many years and you're honestly one of a kind <3

@costicxi

Its gone again :(?

@jmgye

Massive fan you're a unique talent

@demoncyborg98

You've got a soothing voice, Matteo!

@omaralanmedinajimenez46

I love your voice matteo

@cky3457

dont understand how someone can create something that causes such a unique effect on my mind body and soul. music straight from heaven itself. never heard a bad song from matteo ever.

@DystopianApocalypse

Dear Matteo.
I know you're struggling with issues we all have but never care to admit.
Thank you for wearing your heart on your shoulders.
Love you buddy, you're not alone in the mental battle.

@chazcarpenter1559

Love it Matteo. Gonna miss your vocals in novelists but I’m glad you’re doing what your heart desires

@NahidulIslam-nj7gw

Miss your sweeat vocal on Novelists....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

More Comments

More Versions