Water Over Waste
SecondShot Lyrics
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And taking time out to think things through
All seven years
I try explaining while never understanding
We're both functionally compatible
Conveniently affable
Like water over waste on display
An open bottle has drained me through
In seven years
The condescension has escalated to a point that's
Practically unbearable and hard to understand
We've become water over waste
I'd hardly hesitate
To be sitting in a booth inside your head
Some plans are all but written off
Some thoughts are all but faded out
So sure this is a phase I won't remember anymore
No standing tall by sitting down
No talking without making sound
And I'm making an appearance now to settle up the score
And I'll be standing here til someone opens the door
The lyrics to SecondShot's song Water Over Waste seem to be about a relationship that has been going on for seven years, with the singer up at three o'clock in the morning trying to sort through their thoughts and feelings. The two parties seem to be compatible, but there is a sense of condescension that has become unbearable. The imagery of water over waste highlights the idea that the relationship may have become stagnant and unproductive.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly frustrated with the situation, using the metaphor of an open bottle to show how drained they feel. The condescension has escalated to a point that is practically unbearable: the relationship has become like water over waste, with the singer hardly hesitating to sit in the other person's head if that were possible.
The second half of the song suggests that the singer has decided to take a stand and settle the score. They seem resolved to resolve the situation and not let it fade away, willing to stand there until someone opens the door.
Overall, the lyrics to Water Over Waste seem to reflect the struggle of trying to salvage a long-term relationship that has become stagnant and draining, with condescension and frustration taking a toll on both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Up at three o'clock
I woke up in the middle of the night
And taking time out to think things through
I am taking a moment to reflect on the situation
All seven years
Throughout the entirety of our relationship
I try explaining while never understanding
I attempt to communicate my thoughts but struggle to comprehend yours
We're both functionally compatible
We work well together in day-to-day activities
Conveniently affable
It's convenient to be friendly with each other
Like water over waste on display
Our relationship appears effortless but lacks substance
Now it's five o'clock
Time has passed, and it's now early morning
An open bottle has drained me through
I have consumed alcohol to cope with my emotions
In seven years
Throughout the entirety of our relationship
The condescension has escalated to a point that's
Your patronizing behavior has become unbearable
Practically unbearable and hard to understand
It's difficult for me to comprehend why you act this way
We've become water over waste
Our relationship lacks substance and feels useless
I'd hardly hesitate
I have no reservations about it
To be sitting in a booth inside your head
I want to understand your perspective better
Some plans are all but written off
Some of our future endeavors seem unlikely to happen
Some thoughts are all but faded out
Some of our ideas have lost their importance
So sure this is a phase I won't remember anymore
I believe this is temporary and will soon be forgotten
No standing tall by sitting down
I need to take action to improve the situation
No talking without making sound
It's important to communicate clearly and effectively
And I'm making an appearance now to settle up the score
I'm stepping up to address the issues in our relationship
And I'll be standing here til someone opens the door
I am committed to resolving our problems and will be here as long as it takes
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.