Although the project released four singles in the mid '90s, with initial singers Kimberley Kearney and Dacia Bridges, worldwide success came with third vocalist, Tina Harris. Everything's Gonna Be Alright was released in 1997, which topped charts around the world and started a musical theme, sampling classical music, which the project would later become known for.
Tina Harris left after two years, with Jade Villalon replacing her as the fourth vocalist with five original albums, all reaching Gold or Platinum in Korea. Villalon, along with "Geo" left the project after seven years to go on and do other projects.
Vocalist Jamie Pineda took the role as new vocalist shortly after in late 2007 and then releasing her first studio album The Next Generation in 2009, which was produced by Derek Bramble. Pineda released one more album, Diamond Veil in 2011 and it was released in Japan and Korea, as the 8th studio album from Sweetbox.
In 2013, famed Japanese singer Miho Fukuhara became the new frontwoman and for the first time in the projects history, male vocalist/rapper LogiQ Pryce would co-front the project with her. The studio album, titled #Zeitgeist21 is due for release in July 2013.
Waterfall
Sweetbox Lyrics
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And your cross is the one I'll be carrying
Watching over you
I'm always watching you
I know you think that my heads a bit unbalanced
But you don't see I'm just rising to the challenge
Cause you don't understand
After all you're just man
Waterfall
Waterfall
You belong to me
You will belong to me
Sitting my car watching you
Throw windows panes
They say it's sick
But true lovers know no shame
I need to see your face
I'm your guardian
Your twisted angel
The open arms
That were right bihind you when you fell
I know you'll take my hand
Waterfall
Waterfall
You belong to me
You will belong to me
I told you I'd be watching you
In everything that you do
Don't worry now cause I'll
Take care of you
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Waterfall
Waterfall
You belong to me
You will belong to me
The lyrics to "Waterfall" by Sweetbox seem to be told from the perspective of a woman who is deeply in love with a man, and who sees herself as his protector and guardian. She refers to herself as "Mary Madglene" and says that his "cross is the one I'll be carrying," implying that she is willing to bear any burden on his behalf. She admits that others may view her as unbalanced or twisted, but claims that she is just rising to the challenge of taking care of him.
She watches over him constantly, even sitting in her car just to watch him through the windows. She says that true lovers know no shame, indicating that she is not deterred by others' disapproval. She sees herself as his guardian angel, the one who was right behind him when he fell. In the chorus, she repeats the phrase "you belong to me" twice, emphasizing her possessiveness over him.
The lyrics of this song are quite intense and seem to imply a level of obsession and control that could be concerning. It is possible that the woman's love for the man has crossed a line into unhealthy territory, and that her desire to protect him is more about her own need for control than about his actual well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your own Mary Magdalene
I am your devoted follower, like Mary Magdalene was to Jesus.
And your cross is the one I'll be carrying
I will support you, even when things get tough, just like how Jesus had to carry his cross.
Watching over you
I am constantly keeping an eye on you, ensuring your safety.
I'm always watching you
I am ever-vigilant, observing your every move.
I know you think that my heads a bit unbalanced
You may think I am mentally unstable, but it's because of my intense devotion to you.
But you don't see I'm just rising to the challenge
You are unaware that I am pushing myself to be a better, more devoted follower.
Cause you don't understand
You cannot comprehend the depths of my commitment to you.
After all you're just man
You are human, and therefore flawed compared to my unwavering devotion.
Sitting my car watching you
I am parked outside your home, keeping watch over you from afar.
Throw windows panes
Watching you through your windows.
They say it's sick
Others may view my behavior as twisted or inappropriate.
But true lovers know no shame
My love for you transcends societal norms and expectations.
I need to see your face
I yearn for visual confirmation of your safety, and perhaps even a connection with you.
I'm your guardian
I am your protector, watching over you and keeping you safe.
Your twisted angel
I may seem unbalanced or irrational in my devotion, but my intentions are pure and righteous.
The open arms
I am here to comfort you and offer support whenever you need it.
That were right behind you when you fell
I have always been there for you, even when you were at your lowest.
I know you'll take my hand
I am confident that you will one day appreciate my devotion and accept my love.
I told you I'd be watching you
I promised to keep a watchful eye on you, and I always keep my promises.
In everything that you do
No matter what you're doing, I won't stop watching over you and being there for you.
Don't worry now cause I'll
You don't need to fret or be anxious, because I am here to support and protect you.
Take care of you
I will take care of your every need and be ever-present in your life.
Waterfall
The metaphorical waterfall represents the overwhelming nature of my love and devotion to you.
Waterfall
The refrain emphasizes the intensity and singular focus of my affection for you.
You belong to me
I believe that you are mine, and that I have a claim on you by virtue of my devotion.
You will belong to me
I am certain that one day, you will understand and reciprocate my love and commitment to you.
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