Songs of Water has independently released two full-length albums to date which have been met with considerable praise. The band has been featured on NPR’s “The State of Things”, Fiona Richie’s “Thistle & Shamrock”, and WNCW’s Music Mix with Martin Anderson. Reaching across the ocean, music from the band’s sophomore release, “The Sea Has Spoken”, has been aired on the U.K. radio show “Reach On Air”.
Songs of Water was named "The Best Independent Band of 2012" by Indie Music Reviewer Magazine.
Currently the band is recording their third full-length album and video documentary, anticipated for a fall 2013 release.
Songs of Water is Elisa Rose, Michael Pritchard, Stephen Price, Greg Willette, Jon Kliegle, Luke Skaggs and Stephen Roach.
Reverie
Songs of Water Lyrics
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Papa gonna fill our cup
Rivers and oceans mix into one
We collapse and decay into soil and suns of light
Don't look away look away Abba
Fold into the light
Papa gonna fill our cup
In "Reverie," Songs of Water delves into themes of spirituality, rebirth, and unity with nature. The song uses the symbol of a divine father figure, referred to as "Papa," to represent a higher power that awakens and replenishes individuals. This fatherly figure is responsible for awakening us from our slumber and filling us up with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The repetition of the phrase "Papa gonna wake us all up, Papa gonna fill our cup" drives home the idea that the divine is there to guide us through our journey and nourish our souls.
The song goes on to describe how rivers and oceans mix into one, serving as a metaphor for the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. From the decay of living beings, new life springs forth in the form of soil and "suns of light." The phrase "Don't look away, look away Abba" urges the listener to not turn a blind eye to the natural cycles that govern existence. Instead, one must "fold into the light," which can be interpreted as surrendering to a higher power and embracing the interconnectedness of all things.
Overall, "Reverie" encourages the listener to see themselves as part of a larger whole and to let go of the fear of death, instead embracing the transformative power of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa gonna wake us all up
Our father figure will rouse us from slumber and call us to action
Papa gonna fill our cup
Our father figure will provide us with abundance and sustenance
Rivers and oceans mix into one
Waterways converge and blend into a single body
We collapse and decay into soil and suns of light
We disintegrate into the earth, becoming part of its nutrients, and possibly transcending into a celestial state
Don't look away look away Abba
Abba, or father figure, urges us to keep ourselves focused and alert
Fold into the light
Become one with the brilliance and radiance that surrounds us
Contributed by Noah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.