Crawl
Sweet Water Lyrics
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It's beautiful
Dying once, a thousand times
I try to walk away
But she gives me just what I ask for
[Chorus:]
Even moreI lay down at her feet
And I like it all, yes I do
Even more, these precious things
I, I, I need
Steal my heart, right from my chest
Under my breath, under my skin
I try to walk away
But she's in me, and I can't help myself
[Chorus]
Yeah
These precious things, these precious things I need, yeah
These precious things, these precious things I need [Repeat x 3]
Cut me down
It's beautiful
Dying once, a thousand times
Even more, these precious things
But she gives me just what I ask for
Even more
Even more
Even more
These precious things, these precious things I need, yeah
I'd die for you to do it [Repeat x 4]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
The lyrics of Sweet Water's "Crawl" are highly metaphorical and suggest a relationship that is addictive and self-destructive. The singer acknowledges that the other person has the power to "cut" him down, but still finds it beautiful and continues to return to her, describing himself as dying a thousand times. Though he tries to walk away, the other person gives him exactly what he asks for, making it difficult to resist. The chorus reinforces his need and desire for her, as he lays down at her feet and revels in the "precious things" she provides. The final verse repeats the previous themes, emphasizing once again the destructive nature of the relationship.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they depict a person caught in a cycle of addiction, unable to resist the temptation of something that ultimately harms them. The repeated references to dying suggest that the relationship is damaging and potentially dangerous, but the allure of the other person's power is too strong to resist. The final repetition of "I'd die for you to do it" reinforces this interpretation, as the singer seems willing to go to extreme lengths for the sake of being with the other person, even if it means ultimate destruction.
Overall, "Crawl" depicts a relationship that is both captivating and dangerous, highlighting the pull of addiction and the difficulty of breaking free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut me down
I want her to tear me apart
It's beautiful
I find pleasure in the pain she causes me
Dying once, a thousand times
Being with her makes me feel alive, but also like I'm slowly dying
I try to walk away
I know this relationship is bad for me, but I can't seem to leave
But she gives me just what I ask for
She knows exactly how to manipulate me to keep me coming back
Even more
I want more of the pain and abuse she puts me through
I lay down at her feet
I am submissive and would do anything for her
And I like it all, yes I do
I enjoy the pain she causes me
These precious things I need
I am addicted to the pain and abuse she puts me through
Steal my heart, right from my chest
She has complete control over me, even to the point of stealing my love for her
Under my breath, under my skin
She is always present in my thoughts and emotions
But she's in me, and I can't help myself
I am so consumed by her that I can't escape her grasp
Yeah
Affirmation of the previous lines
These precious things, these precious things I need, yeah
Reiterating my addiction to the pain she puts me through
I'd die for you to do it
I am willing to endure anything for her to keep hurting me
Oh, yeah
Emphasizing the pain and addiction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM C CZEISLER, DUDLEY JR. TAFT, PAUL KEHOE UHLIR, R. COLE PETERSON, RICHARD LOUIS ALBRECHT
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