Calm of the Water
Satellites Lyrics


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Sun falls into the sea extinguished just for me
Steam shoots to the sky and no one questions why
Calm of the water, calm of the water
Leave the water come settle me
Cal of the water, calm of the water
Leave the water come settle me

Please, please come back for me
I'll be here right where you left me
Water deep asleep waves running deep
Stir only for the wildlife
To the midnight moon's delight

Calm of the water, calm of the water
Leave the water come settle me
Calm of the water, calm of the water
Leave the water come settle me

Please, please come back for me
I'll be here right where you left me
Don't leave me here, leave me here alone

Take me home, home where I belong
Don't leave me here alone

Overall Meaning

The song Calm of the Water by Satellites is a deeply emotive track that explores themes of loss, longing, and despair. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who is lost and alone, and desperately yearning for a connection with someone who has left them behind. The opening lines of the song, "Sun falls into the sea extinguished just for me, Steam shoots to the sky and no one questions why" create a sense of isolation, as the world around the singer continues to move and change without them.


The repeated refrain of "Calm of the water" serves as a metaphor for the singer's desire to find peace and tranquility in the midst of their uncertainty and pain. They long for someone to come back to them, to "settle" them and help them find their way back to a sense of security and belonging. The final lines of the song, "Don't leave me here alone, take me home where I belong" speak to the universal human desire for connection and a sense of belonging. The song ends on a note of desperation, leaving the listener with a sense of profound sadness and longing.


Overall, Calm of the Water is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the complexities of human emotion with clarity and grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Sun falls into the sea extinguished just for me
The sun has set and it seems as if it was just for me.


Steam shoots to the sky and no one questions why
Steam rises and disappears into the sky, without anyone asking why.


Calm of the water, calm of the water
The water is serene and peaceful.


Leave the water come settle me
I want to leave the water and seek comfort elsewhere.


Please, please come back for me
I'm pleading for someone to return to me.


I'll be here right where you left me
I'll remain in the same place where I was left.


Water deep asleep waves running deep
The water appears to be deep asleep, with gentle waves running through it.


Stir only for the wildlife
The water only stirs for the wildlife that resides within it.


To the midnight moon's delight
The water stirs in response to the beauty of the midnight moon above.


Don't leave me here, leave me here alone
I don't want to be left alone here.


Take me home, home where I belong
I want to return to the place where I belong.




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