Walk Across The Water
The Black Keys Lyrics


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I can barely wait to get a hold on you
I wanna feel the one who has my love
Always come a runnin' when you want me to
I put no one else above
Only one I'm dreaming of

Your sugar coated love has got a hold on me
You know you do it to me every time
Got me seeing colors that I never could see
Now I got a one track mind

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion
Then I walk across the water for you

Clown around forever in the summer time
Down around the deep blue sea
Me and you together for the longest ride
From here to eternity
Feels just like a dream to me

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion




Then I walk across the water for you
Then I walk across the water for you

Overall Meaning

The Black Keys' song Walk Across The Water expresses the singer's longing for the love of the person they adore. The singer eagerly anticipates being with the person and wants to feel and hold them. They are completely devoted to this person and are always available whenever needed. The person they are in love with has a hold on them, and they are unable to resist them. The feeling is so intense that it seems like they have a one-track mind, and everything else fades away.


The lyrics use the metaphor of the river and the ocean to talk about how all things come together to create something beautiful. The commotion that is happening around them does not matter as they will do anything, even walk across water, to be with the one they love. The singer hopes to be with the person forever and takes pleasure in spending time with them. The love feels like a dream to them, something that they have always wanted, and they now have it.


The song successfully conveys the singer's desire for his beloved, emphasizing the overwhelming emotions one feels when they are in love. The lyrics are simple but powerful and make use of metaphors to express profound feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I can barely wait to get a hold on you
I am eagerly waiting for the opportunity to be with you


I wanna feel the one who has my love
I want to be close to the person who has my love


Always come a runnin' when you want me to
I will always come to you when you need me


I put no one else above
You are the most important person in my life


Only one I'm dreaming of
You are the only person I dream about


Your sugar coated love has got a hold on me
Your affectionate and sweet love has captivated me


You know you do it to me every time
You always have an effect on me when you express your love


Got me seeing colors that I never could see
You have brought new joy to my life and made me view the world differently


Now I got a one track mind
I am fully focused on being with you


Rivers run into the ocean
Water from rivers always flows towards the ocean


Oceans run into the blue
The vast ocean stretches out into the blue sky


Look around at all the commotion
Take in all the chaos and activity around us


Then I walk across the water for you
I am willing to do anything for you, even the impossible


Clown around forever in the summer time
Let's enjoy each other's company and have fun in the warm season


Down around the deep blue sea
Let's explore the depths of the ocean together


Me and you together for the longest ride
We will support each other and have each other's backs for the long haul


From here to eternity
Our love will last forever, until the end of time


Feels just like a dream to me
Our life together is like a wonderful dream come true




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

James Hetfield

I can barely wait to get a hold on you
I wanna feel the one who has my love
Always come a runnin' when you want me to
I put no one else above
Only one I’m dreaming of

Your sugar coated love has got a hold on me
You know you do it to me every time
Got me seeing colors that I never could see
Now I got a one track mind

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion
Then I walk across the water for you

Clown around forever in the summer time
Down around the deep blue sea
Me and you together for the longest ride
From here to eternity
Feels just like a dream to me

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion
Then I walk across the water for you
Then I walk across the water for you

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All comments from YouTube:

Abraham GarcĂ­a

If they dedicate this song to you, never let that person go. Just as you can think of someone when listening to the lyrics, just imagine someone thinking of you while listening to this.

David Mark

they should dedicate it to Marc Bolan!!

r/LigaMx r/LigaMX

@Dan Huard <,. , ',

Dan Huard

damn...alright, yeah!

Dave Galli

you should be or already are a poet. Well said good soul

muaid gazali

My favorite song from the album!!! Dont get me wrong they are all fucking awesome!!! Dan's voice sounds like 60s rock

Brett Robinson

@stop eating animals Too you.

Brett Robinson

@muaid gazali That proves the quality of the album.

muaid gazali

Tomorrow itll be a different song lol

James Hetfield

I can barely wait to get a hold on you
I wanna feel the one who has my love
Always come a runnin' when you want me to
I put no one else above
Only one I’m dreaming of

Your sugar coated love has got a hold on me
You know you do it to me every time
Got me seeing colors that I never could see
Now I got a one track mind

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion
Then I walk across the water for you

Clown around forever in the summer time
Down around the deep blue sea
Me and you together for the longest ride
From here to eternity
Feels just like a dream to me

Rivers run into the ocean
Oceans run into the blue
Look around at all the commotion
Then I walk across the water for you
Then I walk across the water for you

↓ (◍‱ᮗ‱◍)❀

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