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Água
Sister Suvi Lyrics
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I've read a thousand books trying to find what you once showed me.
Hiding under rocks is only fun until you become thirsty. Agua.
Cancel plans of research you won't get away until six thirty. Agua.
Hanging by your feet from branches only hides you when you're dirty. Agua.
In your eyes, in your eyes, why so sad.
That's enough, that's enough, pencil lead.
Write it down quickly.
I've got a paper...
A hundred feet up in the canopy your mind is on the ground. Agua.
Swinging vine to vine the images are FROM the great lianas. Agua.
Gonna make it, gonna make it, gonna make it...
In your eyes...
The lyrics to Sister Suvi's song "Agua" are cryptic and introspective, hinting at a deeper meaning beneath the surface. The first two lines suggest a sense of being overwhelmed by questions and seeking answers in books, but never quite finding what is needed. The next three lines offer a series of warnings about hiding and avoiding reality, with the repeated refrain of "Agua" suggesting that water is necessary for survival and perhaps symbolizing a need for grounding or purification. The final lines of the first verse return to the theme of writing, suggesting the urgent need to capture fleeting thoughts and emotions before they slip away.
The chorus of the song offers a bit more clarity about the singer's state of mind, with the repeated phrase of "In your eyes, in your eyes, why so sad" hinting at a sense of longing or unrequited love. The subsequent lines offer a plea for an alibi and a wish that things could be different, before ending on the idea of using "pencil lead" to write something down quickly.
Overall, the lyrics to "Agua" paint a picture of someone searching for meaning and connection, grappling with questions and insecurities while also seeking escape and transcendence. The imagery of rocks, branches, vines, and water all suggest a need for stability and grounding in the midst of chaos and confusion, while the focus on writing and capturing fleeting thoughts speaks to the importance of self-expression and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a paper bag for all the questions that you ask me.
I have prepared myself for all the questions you ask by keeping them all inside a paper bag.
I've read a thousand books trying to find what you once showed me.
To regain what you once showed me, I have read numerous books ranging to a thousand count.
Hiding under rocks is only fun until you become thirsty. Agua.
Hiding under rocks will only be pleasurable till the time in thirst for water arises.
Cancel plans of research you won't get away until six thirty. Agua.
Call off the plans of research since you won't depart from the spot until six thirty and focus on the need for water.
Hanging by your feet from branches only hides you when you're dirty. Agua.
Swinging from branches while hanging with the feet will only keep you hidden when dirty but won't quench your thirst for water.
In your eyes, in your eyes, why so sad.
Expressing anxiety, nervousness or sadness that you're hiding and I'm perceiving through your eyes.
Alibi, alibi, wish I had.
I regret not having an excuse or a fabricated story for my absence/existence.
That's enough, that's enough, pencil lead.
There's no need to waste lead, that much is enough to write.
Write it down quickly.
Penning it down with haste is imperative.
A hundred feet up in the canopy your mind is on the ground. Agua.
Despite being a hundred feet up in the canopy, your mind is preoccupied with grounded matters and the requirement for water.
Swinging vine to vine the images are FROM the great lianas. Agua.
Hopping from vine to vine, one can sight the imagery from the renowned lianas while being in need of hydration.
Gonna make it, gonna make it, gonna make it...
I'll survive and push through it.
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.