water
Salatiel Lyrics
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Shoot!
Baby, o, I'm not much of a talker
Baby, o, can I drink from your water?
Baby, o, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
'Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far
Don't need inflatables
That's what the waves are for
What are you waiting for?
Yes, we can make it far
Don't need inflatables
That's what the waves are for
What are you waiting for?
Well, darling, if you leave, I'll go wherever you go
I'll wear your heart on my sleeve so everybody here knows
But if you tell me to stay, you'll never be on your own
So baby, don't wait too long
Baby, o, I'm not much of a talker
Baby, o, can I drink from your water?
Baby, o, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
'Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far
Don't need inflatables
That's what the waves are for
What are you waiting for?
Yes, we can make it far
Don't need inflatables
That's what the waves are for
What are you waiting for?
I'll bring you back the moon just so we got all night
I'll bring the sun down too, so I can show you the light
Trust me, if you ever leave, I'll be right by your side, oh
For you, I will ride, ah
Baby, o, I'm not much of a talker
Baby, o, can I drink from the water?
Baby, o, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
'Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far
Don't need inflatables (yeah)
That's what the waves are for (yeah)
What are you waiting for? (Yeah)
Yes, we can make it far (yeah)
Don't need inflatables
That's what the waves are for (yeah)
What are you waiting for?
Baby, o, I'm not much of a talker
Baby, o, can I drink from the water?
Baby, o, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
'Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
The song "Water" is a collaboration between Salatiel Pharrell Williams, and Beyoncé. The song opens with Salatiel singing about his inability to express himself verbally and asking his love interest if he can drink from her "water," which may be interpreted both literally and metaphorically. The chorus reiterates the idea that they don't need any outside help to make it far in their relationship, as the waves will carry them where they need to go. Beyoncé jumps in, singing her devotion to her partner and her willingness to wear her heart on her sleeve. She reinforces Salatiel's sentiment that they will make it through anything together, as she proclaims that she will bring him the moon and the sun if it means they get to be together.
Overall, "Water" is a catchy, upbeat song about love, devotion, and the natural flow of a relationship. The lyrics and melody work together to create a joyful and free-spirited vibe, celebrating the spontaneity and adventure of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, o, I'm not much of a talker
I'm not one to speak much
Baby, o, can I drink from your water?
Can I experience your essence?
Baby, o, meet me down by the river
Join me at the point of transformation
We can dance to the rhythm
Let's move to the vibrational energy
'Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Until the pinnacle of experience and limitless potential is reached
Yes, we can make it far
We can go the distance
Don't need inflatables
We don't require external support
That's what the waves are for
We can ride the natural ebbs and flows
What are you waiting for?
What's holding you back?
Well, darling, if you leave, I'll go wherever you go
I'll follow you anywhere
I'll wear your heart on my sleeve so everybody here knows
I'll proudly show the world our connection
But if you tell me to stay, you'll never be on your own
If you ask, I'll remain by your side
So baby, don't wait too long
Act soon, don't miss your opportunity
I'll bring you back the moon just so we got all night
I'll do anything to prolong our experience
I'll bring the sun down too, so I can show you the light
I'll alter the natural order to expose you to my truth
Trust me, if you ever leave, I'll be right by your side, oh
I'll never abandon you
For you, I will ride, ah
I'll conquer any obstacle for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Nana O Afriyie, Nija Charles, Pharrell Williams, Richard Isong
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