Blue Water
Stevie Nicks & Lady Antebellum Lyrics

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Blue water
Sit and I wait
For the morning to come
Blue water
And I wait for the sound of my gypsy
Blue water

I sit not in flight

Hidden, not in sight
Blue water
Blue water

And I stare at the sea
And the sea smiles for me
And the sea
Is as moving
As a lover

I can’t give up the night
I’m in high tide
I’d like to sail the sea
I’d like to take you on a slow ride

Blue water
I sit and I wait for the morning to come
Blue water
And I wait for the sound of my gypsy
Blue water

I sit not in flight
Hidden, not in sight
Blue water
Blue water

And I smile at the sea
And then the sea smiles for me
And the sea is as moving
As a lover

I can’t give up the night
I’m in hide tide
I’d like to sail the sea
I’d like to take you on a
Slow ride

I can't give up the night
I’m in high tides
I’d like to be your friend
I’d like to love you till the end

Blue water
Blue water

Well I sit and I wait
For the morning to come
Blue water
Then I wait for the sound of my gypsy
Blue water

Well I sit and I wait
For the morning to come

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue Water" is a collaboration between Emmy-winning country group Lady Antebellum and iconic singer Stevie Nicks. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and waiting for something or someone, represented by the metaphorical "blue water". The singer sits and waits for the morning to come, hoping for the sound of the gypsy to arrive. The gypsy can be interpreted as either a person or a feeling, representing a free-spirited and adventurous lifestyle. The singer is hidden and not in sight, indicating a sense of isolation and solitude. However, they find solace in staring at the sea, which is depicted as a loving and moving entity.

The singer expresses a desire to sail the sea and take someone on a slow ride, indicating a willingness to share their sense of adventure and love of the sea with another person. The repeated phrase "I can't give up the night, I'm in high tide" represents a sense of being stuck in a state of high emotions and not being able to let go. The final lines of the song emphasize the waiting and anticipation, with the singer longing for the sound of their gypsy to arrive with the morning.

Line by Line Meaning

Blue water
The singer is situated by the sea.

Sit and I wait
She is waiting patiently.

For the morning to come
She is longing for daylight to appear.

And I wait for the sound of my gypsy
She is waiting for a specific person to arrive.

I sit not in flight
She is sitting still and not rushing off anywhere.

Hidden, not in sight
She may be invisible to the naked eye.

And I stare at the sea
She is admiring the beauty of the ocean.

And the sea smiles for me
The ocean brings her happiness.

And the sea
The ocean is a powerful presence.

Is as moving
The ocean has a profound effect on her emotions.

As a lover
The ocean inspires a passionate response in her.