Walking on the Water
The Neighbourhood Watch Lyrics
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I've been sailing by the lake
And I know the cold don′t scare ya
I dunk my feet, it made me shake
It's been a while since he left you
And you blame God, for goodness sake
You just got lost in give and take
And I know it is hard to imagine, and
I know you are starting to listen but
You stood there with your vindictive eyes
And I couldn′t turn around
Still cold to the touch, love
But lost in the heat of sun
And I swear I said ′I love ya'
And I swear I said ′I'd take
All my thoughts and prayers and
Everything I am when I′m awake
And, I know I can't hold you and
Love and support you, but
It′s been a long time since
You lived with the promise 'cause
I've been walking by the water
Yes, I have
I′ve been sailing by the lake
And I know the cold don′t scare ya
No, it don't
Dunk my feet it made me shake
And I got a little bit of time left, oh
I got a little bit of time left, oh
I got a little bit of time left, oh
I got a little bit of time left, oh
I′ve been walking by the water
The Neighbourhood Watch's song "Walking on the Water" is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a difficult breakup. The opening lines refer to the singer spending time by the water and the lake, which could symbolize a desire for peace and calm in the aftermath of the relationship. They sing about the cold water making them shake, in perhaps a metaphor for the impact the breakup has had on them. Then, they address the female subject of the song, who appears to blame God for the end of the relationship. The singer assures her that it was not that she was helpless, but that it was a matter of give and take.
The song continues in its introspective tone, with the singer acknowledging the difficulty of the situation and the role they played in it. They repeat the phrase "I got a little bit of time left," which could perhaps symbolize a sense of urgency or a desire to make the most of the time they have left. The verse "Still cold to the touch, love, but lost in the heat of sun" contains powerful imagery that could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could reflect the idea that even though the person is still hurting and "cold," they remain drawn to the warmth and brightness of life. Alternatively, it could portray a sense of isolation and alienation, despite being surrounded by people or experiences that should bring comfort.
Overall, "Walking on the Water" appears to offer a thoughtful and emotional look at the aftermath of a difficult relationship, and the ways that people move forward and grow from those experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking by the water
I've been reflecting on my life and how I've arrived at this point
I've been sailing by the lake
I've been taking a journey through my memories and experiences
And I know the cold don't scare ya
You're strong enough to handle the obstacles in your life, even if they feel daunting
I dunk my feet, it made me shake
Even taking small steps can bring up powerful emotions
It's been a while since he left you
You've been dealing with the trauma of a breakup for some time now
And you blame God, for goodness sake
You're looking to someone or something to assign blame for the pain you're feeling
No, it's not that you were helpless
You had agency in the situation, but it's easy to get caught up in the dynamics of a toxic relationship
You just got lost in give and take
You lost your sense of self by constantly compromising to make the relationship work
And I know it is hard to imagine, and
It may be difficult to believe or accept, but
I know you are starting to listen but
You're starting to open up to new perspectives and ideas
You stood there with your vindictive eyes
You had a lot of resentment built up and it was reflected in your gaze
And I couldn't turn around
I couldn't bring myself to face the hurt and pain in your eyes
Still cold to the touch, love
Your heart is still guarded and it's hard to make an emotional connection
But lost in the heat of sun
Despite the emotional barriers, there is still a passion that burns bright
And I swear I said 'I love ya'
I truly care for you and want the best for you
And I swear I said 'I'd take
I'm willing to take on anything that comes our way, together
All my thoughts and prayers and
Every bit of emotional support and care that I have to offer
Everything I am when I'm awake
I'm fully present and committed to being there for you
And, I know I can't hold you and
I may not be physically close to you, but
Love and support you, but
I still offer my unwavering love and support, from afar
It's been a long time since
It's been a while since we've had the promise of a bright future
You lived with the promise 'cause
You had hope and faith in our relationship
And I got a little bit of time left, oh
I know that time is precious and fleeting
I got a little bit of time left, oh
But I'm still determined to make the most of it
I got a little bit of time left, oh
And I want to use that time to help us heal and grow
I got a little bit of time left, oh
Because even a little bit of time is better than none at all
Writer(s): Ethan Meridian Surman, Thomas Owen Mallard Elgie, Tristan Freedom Surman, Tyler William Moretti, Wyeth Luke Robertson
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmacline8834
I been walking by
the water
I been sidelined by the lake
And I know the cold don’t scare you
Threw my feet in made me shake
It’s been a while since he left you
And you blame god for goodness sake
No it’s not that you were helpless(?) helping(?) hellbent(?)
You just got lost in give and take
And I know it’s hard to imagine
And I know you are starting to listen
But you stood there with your vindictive eyes
And I couldn’t turn around
Still cold to the touch love(?) now(?)
But lost in the heat of sound
And I swear I said I loved ya
And I swear i said I’d take
All my thoughts and prayers and
Everything I am when I’m awake
And know I can hold you and love and support you
But it’s been a long time since he lived with the promise
Cause I’ve been walking by the water
Yes I have
I’ve been sidelined by the lake
And I know the cold don’t scare ya
No it don’t
Threw my feet in made me shake
I gotta little bit of time left (x4)
I been walking by the water
@asphyxiation-
this was in my discover weekly on spotify and i just wanted to say i'm obsessed. i feel the emotion through this song, thought it would be more popular than this and it definitely should get more attention! Keep it up :)
@asphyxiation-
I was wondering if you have an instrumental version of this song? I would love to do a cover of it <3
@jalvaartheoffical8990
I really do appreciate that Spotify can recommended hidden gems like this.
@alexcorella3881
This songs been on repeat💛
@trilogycam8978
I found you guys the other day and i’ve never been more obsessed with a song in my life <3
@juliaferesmonteiro3981
I discovered this song on spotify and now I'm obsessed!! The emotion in this song is so strong and so beautiful! I'm glad I found it. It deserved so much more recognition:)
@noradertschei5946
Wow. I‘m- wow. This is the most beautiful song I‘ve ever listened to. The emotion in this song is SO beautiful. I‘m really blown away haha omg. You boys deserve SO MUCH MORE!!❤️
@jocelin427
This band needs a tour asap
@Nenishere
One of my favorite songs by far!
@MizCraftykitty
I love this song