Watershed
The A.M. Experiment Lyrics
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Wasn’t feeling good about the work anymore
In my own way the spirit had broke
I was laughed out of jokes
I was heading for a watershed
But I didn’t know what it meant
I followed blind & called it belief
The errand making fool out of me
Oh can you believe!
Crossed a river/wound up in the sea
No, I couldn’t tell
The sun coming down
Like gold thrown in a wishing well
So I turned my tail for the north wood
Headfirst into the watershed
Still didn’t know what it meant
I follow blind & call it belief
The errand makes a fool out of me
The lyrics of "Watershed" by The A.M. Experiment describe a personal journey of self-discovery and realization. The singer starts off feeling down and disillusioned with their work, as evidenced by the scattered ash on the basement floor. They have lost their spirit and become the butt of jokes. Feeling lost, they embark on a journey towards a watershed, a turning point or critical moment in their life. However, the singer is unsure of what this turning point actually means.
The line "I followed blind & called it belief" suggests that the singer blindly followed a path or belief system without fully understanding it. This blind faith or trust ended up making them look foolish. The chorus expresses a sense of surprise and disbelief as they cross a river and find themselves in the sea, symbolizing a greater expanse of possibility and uncertainty. They didn't anticipate the change that awaited them and couldn't foresee the beauty and abundance of the new environment, represented by the sun coming down like gold in a wishing well.
In the second verse, the singer decides to turn away from their previous direction and instead heads towards the north wood, diving headlong into the watershed. Despite still not fully comprehending what it means, they continue to follow blindly, calling it belief. The errand, or journey, continues to make a fool out of them, potentially highlighting the introspective nature of their personal transformation.
Overall, "Watershed" reflects the struggle of finding oneself and navigating uncertainty in life. It portrays the singer's realization of their misplaced trust and blind pursuit, leading them to a significant shift in their perspective and a greater acceptance of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Scattered ash on a basement floor
There were remnants of something once important, now abandoned and neglected.
Wasn’t feeling good about the work anymore
I had lost passion and satisfaction for what I was doing.
In my own way the spirit had broke
Personally, I had experienced a profound loss of motivation and enthusiasm.
I was laughed out of jokes
People mocked and ridiculed me to the point where even my jokes became a source of amusement for them.
I was heading for a watershed
I was unknowingly approaching a crucial turning point or moment of great change.
But I didn’t know what it meant
I was unaware of the significance or consequences of this impending watershed moment.
I followed blind & called it belief
I blindly pursued a path convinced that it was a matter of faith and conviction.
The errand making fool out of me
However, this pursuit turned out to be a foolish and futile task.
Oh can you believe!
Expressing disbelief and astonishment.
Crossed a river/wound up in the sea
I ventured into uncharted territory, only to find myself in a much larger and overwhelming situation.
No, I couldn’t tell
I was unable to foresee or comprehend the outcome.
The sun coming down
The realization of my mistake or failure became apparent.
Like gold thrown in a wishing well
It seemed as though my hopes and desires had been lost or wasted.
So I turned my tail for the north wood
I changed direction and sought refuge in a remote and secluded place.
Headfirst into the watershed
I embraced the imminent moment of great change bravely and without hesitation.
Still didn’t know what it meant
Despite my acceptance, I remained unaware of the true significance or implications of this watershed moment.
I follow blind & call it belief
Once again, I blindly followed a path believing it to be a matter of faith and conviction.
The errand makes a fool out of me
However, just like before, this pursuit turns out to be another foolish and futile task resulting in my own embarrassment.
Lyrics © SKELETAL LIGHTNING, LLC
Written by: Jack Senff
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