Locally, he made an impression with the band Be Right Back in which he sang and played guitar. He left the band in the spring of 2009. Knol first gained popularity in the year prior to his official début, as the support-act of indie band Johan, who also emerged from the town of Hoorn and are on the same record label as Knol, the prestigious Excelsior Recordings.
Knol recorded his eponymous début album with the help of label mate Anne Soldaat, who also plays guitar in Knol's live band. It was released in January 2010, to overwhelming critical acclaim.
Excelsior Recordings re-released the album as a 2CD set in November 2010. The second disc, entitled Music In My Room contains nine acoustic versions of songs from the début album. Knol's second studio album, Days came out in May 2011, yet again to rave reviews from the Dutch music press.
Knol's third and fourth full-length studio records, Soldier On (release: November 2013) and Cut The Wire (January 2018), mark a shift towards indie guitar pop with more of a 'band sound'.
Knol also recorded a punk-inspired album with his band The Miseries and a bluegrass album with Blue Grass Boogiemen (see Tim Knol & Blue Grass Boogiemen).
Shallow Water
Tim Knol Lyrics
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We’re going on the . out of the tow
This .like the more .to save side
Just drifting around without miss .too much.
Chorus:
Sweets part, sunshine’s just fine
In this shallow water we can't drown.
This boat, this crew, just fine
.goes up, this boat needs fresh paint
I need all of you to make you stand my day
. this year before the sailor
And if you sink in shallow water, we are all to blame
Chorus:
Sweets part, sunshine’s just fine
In this shallow water we can't drown.
This boat, this crew, just fine
In this shallow water we can't drown.
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la ...
Ohh
[Chorus:]
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la
...
The lyrics of Tim Knol's song "Shallow Water" follows the story of a sailor and his crew who embark on a journey without any specific destination in mind. The first verse describes their carefree attitude as they sail wherever the wind takes them. They leave the town behind and are now on their own. They have no real direction and are just drifting around without worrying too much about anything.
The chorus emphasizes their contentment with their current situation. They are perfectly fine being in the shallow waters as there is no danger of drowning. They enjoy the sweetness of life, the warmth of the sun, as well as the company of their crew. The second verse highlights the struggles of maintaining the boat. The boat needs fresh paint and a lot of maintenance, but the sailor needs his crew's help to make it through the day. The last line warns that if they sink, they would all be to blame.
Overall, "Shallow Water" celebrates the simple and carefree life of the sailor and his crew. They have no concrete plan or ambition, and are content with what they have. The song touches upon themes of living in the moment, enjoying the company of others, and cherishing the sweetness of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sailing of to whatever the wind would take us
I've been living life without a plan, letting the winds of fate guide me.
We’re going on the . out of the tow
We're leaving our troubles behind and setting sail for a new adventure.
This .like the more .to save side
This direction seems like the safer choice for us to take.
Just drifting around without miss .too much.
We're wandering aimlessly without any real purpose, but we don't mind it too much.
Chorus:
The chorus repeats throughout the song and represents the joy and safety felt in the shallow water.
Sweets part, sunshine’s just fine
Life is sweet, and we don't need much more than sunshine to be happy.
In this shallow water we can't drown.
We feel safe in the shallow water where we can touch the bottom and keep our heads above water.
This boat, this crew, just fine
We're content with what we have and who we're with- we don't need anything else to be happy.
.goes up, this boat needs fresh paint
Things may not always be perfect - our boat is showing signs of wear and tear - but we can make the best of it.
I need all of you to make you stand my day
I rely on the people around me to bring me joy and make each day worthwhile.
. this year before the sailor
We don't know what the future holds, but we're enjoying the present moment as much as we can.
And if you sink in shallow water, we are all to blame
Even though the shallow water is safe, we all need to take responsibility for any mistakes or accidents that happen.
La la la la la la la la la la
The chorus repeats with la's, continuing to represent the joy and safety felt in the shallow water.
Ohh
An exclamation of joy and contentment with life.
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.