Trinità are a vocal female trio from Dublin.
Trinità are a vocal female trio from Dublin.
Eve, Laura and Sharon met in Dublin, and are all in their twenties. Produced by Ross Callum, the sound of their first album is similar to his earlier productions for Clannad and Moya Brennan.
Trinità have reportedly become the recipients of the biggest record contract ever awarded to a new band from Ireland. Universal have invested 5 million euros in a six album deal.
They started their first UK tour on 24 May 2006 in Birmingham, supporting G4.
The Water Is Wide
Triniti Lyrics
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And nor do I have wings to fly
Give me a boat that will carry two
And both shall row - my love and I
Now love is gentle, and love is kind
the sweetest flower when first it's new
but love grows old, and waxes cold
There is a ship, that sails the sea
She's loaded deep, as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not if I sink or swim
The water is wide, I can't get over
And nor do I have wings to fly
Give me a boat that will carry two
And both shall row - my love and I
Someday I hope to love again
The song "The Water Is Wide" is a powerful love ballad by Triniti that speaks of the depth of love and the struggle to overcome obstacles in relationships. The opening lines of the song highlight the singer's sense of being trapped, overwhelmed by the width of the water that separates the lovers, and a lack of wings to fly. It speaks to the powerlessness that love can leave us feeling, how it can seem impossible to overcome the challenges that are in front of us.
The second verse speaks to the gentleness and kindness of love, how it's like a sweet flower when it's new, but can eventually grow old and cold. This is a sentiment many can relate to, how love can exhilarate us when it is fresh, but over time, take on a more mundane character that may leave us feeling lost.
The third verse presents a paradox, where the singer compares the depth of the love they feel to the depth of something that seems almost infinite, a ship loaded deep in the sea. They are unsure if they will sink or swim in this journey of love. The chorus repeats itself, highlighting the desire for a boat to carry the lovers over the water so that they can row together towards the other side.
The final verse ends with a glimmer of hope that the singer will love again in the future. Perhaps the journey hasn't ended yet; there is still a chance for closure, and a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
The water is wide, I can't get over
The distance between us is vast and I am unable to cross it.
And nor do I have wings to fly
I lack the means to soar over this space.
Give me a boat that will carry two
Provide me with a vessel in which we both may travel.
And both shall row - my love and I
Together, we will work tirelessly to traverse this expanse.
Now love is gentle, and love is kind
At first, love is tender and generous.
the sweetest flower when first it's new
It is like a fresh, beautiful blossom in the beginning stages.
but love grows old, and waxes cold
However, love can become stale and unfeeling as time passes.
and fades away like morning dew
Ultimately, it may dissipate like dew disappearing in the sun's warmth.
There is a ship, that sails the sea
There exists a vessel that sails across bodies of water.
She's loaded deep, as deep can be
It is full to the brim with cargo.
But not as deep as the love I'm in
However, it cannot contain the depth of the love I currently possess.
I know not if I sink or swim
I am unsure if this emotion will cause me to sink or swim.
Someday I hope to love again
Perhaps in the future, I will have the capacity to love once more.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bob Dylan
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