WATER
Sci-Fi Lullaby Lyrics
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Removing gravel from the bottom of my hands
Caught me wishing at another one's well
The telephone is on the floor again
Some machines may change
But people stay the same
Don't tell me it's over
Don't tell me it's over and leave me dry
And if you say goodbye I'll motion my hand
But I'd be a drowning not waving
Dehydrated man
Until I'm with you again.
Been 'round long enough to use and to be used
But I can't say that I am any less confused
Were we made to stay with anyone at all?
With all my ever-changing chemicals
A little light and some rain
Could start it all up again
Don't tell me it's over
And take away my water
Don't tell me it's over and leave me dry
We're two halves of something better
The lyrics of the song "Water" by Sci-Fi Lullaby paint a vivid picture of a person who is upset and comes to make amends but has gravel on their hands. The person then confesses to wishing at another person's well while the phone falls to the ground. The singer then points out that while machines may change, people remain the same. The chorus focuses on the fear of being left without water if the person they care about were to leave them. The singer then motion their hand as if drowning, emphasizing their fear of being alone without the person they care about.
The second verse mentions chemical changes and confusion. The singer seems to question if people were made to be in relationships or if their ever-changing chemical reactions are too complicated for a long-term bond. The singer believes that even with all their changes, some light and rain could help start things up again. They beg for their water to not be taken away and to not be left dry.
Line by Line Meaning
Upset and over dressed I've come to make amends
I am apologetic for the way I came dressed and for what I did to upset you
Removing gravel from the bottom of my hands
Trying to get rid of the pain and effort that doing the right thing caused me
Caught me wishing at another one's well
You caught me envying someone else who has more than me
The telephone is on the floor again
I am ignoring your calls and not picking up the phone
Some machines may change
Technology may change and improve
But people stay the same
But human nature remains the same, with all its flaws and imperfections
Don't tell me it's over
Don't tell me it's the end of us and our love story
And take away my water
And take away the source of my life and vitality
Don't tell me it's over and leave me dry
Don't tell me it's over and leave me empty and without any hope for the future
And if you say goodbye I'll motion my hand
If you choose to leave, I'll wave a farewell gesture, but deep down I'll feel like I'm drowning
But I'd be a drowning not waving
I'll be struggling to keep my head above water, fighting to survive in a world without you
Dehydrated man
I'll be suffering from a lack of love, support and companionship
Until I'm with you again
Until we reunite and make things right between us again
Been 'round long enough to use and to be used
I've been around for a long time, and I've both benefitted from and been harmed by other people
But I can't say that I am any less confused
But even with all my life experiences, I'm still lost and uncertain about what I want and need.
Were we made to stay with anyone at all?
Is it in our nature to be monogamous and faithful to one person for a lifetime?
With all my ever-changing chemicals
With all my moods, emotions, and hormonal imbalances
A little light and some rain
A little bit of hope and optimism can do wonders for the human soul
Could start it all up again
Could reignite the passion and love we used to share
We're two halves of something better
Together, we complement each other and make each other whole. We are meant to be together.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.