water
Too Pure Lyrics


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Water
Walking
Walking on water
Walking
Walking on for years and years and years
Taking it into my head
Living by the right lines
Reading what the very man said

Water
I'm walking
Walking on water
Walking
Walking on

Lying on eleven years
Taking it into my head
Mary, Mary drop me softly
Been reading what your very man said
Lying on eleven years
Taking it into my head
Leave my clothes on the beach
I'm walking down into the sea

Prove it to me
Prove it to me
Prove it to me

Now the water to my ankles
Now the water to my knees
Think of him all waxy wings
Melted down into the sea
Mary, Mary what your man said
Washing it all over my head
Mary, Mary hold on tightly
Over water
Under the sea

Water
Water
I'm walking
Walking on water
I'm walking
Walking on water
Walking
Walking on water




Walking
Walking on water

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Too Pure's song "Water" talk about the idea of walking on water both literally and figuratively. The phrase "walking on water" has been known to have religious meanings and interpretations since it appears in the Bible where Jesus miraculously walks on water. The song talks about how the singer has been taking things into their head and living by the right lines, as they read what a "very man said" which can be interpreted as a reference to religious texts.


The singer then speaks about walking on water for years and years, perhaps suggesting that they believe in something that many others might find impossible. The one thing that they want is for someone to prove it to them. The next verses mention lying down for eleven years and taking things into their head again, reading what "your very man said" which perhaps means that the singer is reading a new interpretation or understanding of religions. The line "leave my clothes on the beach, I'm walking down into the sea" suggests that the singer is making a commitment to their beliefs.


The song ends with Mary being mentioned multiple times and the singer walking on water repeatedly. It can be interpreted as a search for enlightenment or simply a reflection of faith. The lyrics are open to interpretation and may mean different things to different people.


Line by Line Meaning

Water
The natural element that serves as the primary subject matter of the song.


Walking
The act of moving by taking steps, used here metaphorically to represent the journey of life.


Walking on water
An allusion to the biblical miracle of Jesus walking on water, representing the desire to do the impossible.


Walking
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the insurmountable task at hand.


Walking on for years and years and years
Stress on the length of the journey, emphasizing the perseverance required to achieve a seemingly impossible goal.


Taking it into my head
The decision to embark on this journey exists within the mind of the songwriter.


Living by the right lines
Living according to the principles and beliefs that one has chosen, guiding them on their journey.


Reading what the very man said
Reading and following the teachings of a spiritual leader who has inspired the songwriter.


Lying on eleven years
The songwriter has been lying in a specific state for eleven years, representing a prolonged period of waiting.


Mary, Mary drop me softly
A direct appeal to Mary for comfort and reassurance during a trying time.


Been reading what your very man said
Reiteration of earlier lyric, underscoring the importance of following the teachings of a spiritual leader.


Leave my clothes on the beach
Metaphorically stripping down to the core of oneself, leaving behind unnecessary baggage in pursuit of the impossible.


I'm walking down into the sea
Taking an intentional step into the unknown, with full awareness of the danger and difficulty involved.


Prove it to me
A plea for confirmation that the journey is necessary and worthwhile.


Now the water to my ankles
A physical sign of progress, with the water level rising to the ankles indicating further movement towards the impossible goal.


Now the water to my knees
Further advancement, with the water level reaching the knees.


Think of him all waxy wings
The memory of a failed attempt by Icarus to fly on wax wings comes to the songwriter's mind, serving as a reminder of the dangers of striving for the impossible.


Melted down into the sea
Icarus falls into the sea and dies as a result of his aspirations, underscoring the potential danger in pursuit of the impossible.


Mary, Mary what your man said
Reiteration of an earlier line, emphasizing the importance of following the teachings of a spiritual leader.


Washing it all over my head
Imagery of water washing over the songwriter's head, representing a sense of clarity and understanding that comes from following the principles and teachings they believe in.


Mary, Mary hold on tightly
An appeal to Mary for guidance and support.


Over water
Allusion to the biblical event of the Exodus where the Israelites passed over the Red Sea on dry land, serving as a reminder of the power of faith.


Under the sea
Contrasting the previously mentioned allusion to the power and potential of faith with the reality of the songwriter's situation - they are literally walking under water.


Water
Reiteration of the primary subject matter.


Water
Reiteration of the primary subject matter.


I'm walking
Reiteration of the central metaphor of walking.


Walking on water
Reiteration of the desire to achieve the impossible, as represented by the biblical story of Jesus walking on water.


I'm walking
Reiteration of the central metaphor of walking.


Walking on water
Reiteration of the desire to achieve the impossible, as represented by the biblical story of Jesus walking on water.


Walking
Reiteration of the central metaphor of walking.


Walking on water
Reiteration of the desire to achieve the impossible, as represented by the biblical story of Jesus walking on water.


Walking
Reiteration of the central metaphor of walking.


Walking on water
Reiteration of the desire to achieve the impossible, as represented by the biblical story of Jesus walking on water.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: POLLY HARVEY

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