Underwater
Venus Lyrics


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I've been diving as deep
As a man can go
Now I'm trying to breath
Out of water I float

I'll be all right
I'll be all right
I'll be all right

It's so hard to believe
How much love we can hide
And still harder to see
That to love me, you've dived

I'll be all right
I'll be all right
If you stay by my side
I'll be all right




If you stay by my side
I'll be all right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Venus's song Underwater depict a journey of emotional and mental growth. The first verse talks about diving deep, which in this case can be interpreted both literally, as in deep sea diving, and metaphorically, as in diving deep into oneself, exploring the unknown depths of one's emotions and thoughts. The second line describes the feeling of suffocation, the difficulty of surviving, and trying to find a way to breathe in a state of emotional turmoil. The repetition of "I'll be all right" in the chorus is a reassuring affirmation, a reminder to oneself that despite the challenges and difficulties, everything will be okay.


The second verse describes the complexity of love, how it can be hidden, but also how it can be revealed by diving deep into oneself. To truly love someone, one must be willing to put in the effort to understand and explore themselves. The final chorus emphasizes the importance of having someone by their side in this journey of self-exploration, someone to support and hold on to when the going gets tough.


Overall, Underwater by Venus speaks to the universal human experience of self-discovery and how love can play a crucial role in that process, acting as an anchor in the depths of one's emotions and thoughts.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been diving as deep
I have gone as far as possible in my pursuit/search.


As a man can go
I have delved as deeply as humanly possible.


Now I'm trying to breath
I am struggling to find air or a way out of this situation.


Out of water I float
I am feeling lost and disoriented after being underwater for so long.


I'll be all right
I will eventually recover and be okay.


It's so hard to believe
It's difficult to accept or understand.


How much love we can hide
We are capable of concealing a great deal of affection or emotion.


And still harder to see
It's even more challenging to realize or acknowledge.


That to love me, you've dived
It took a great deal of effort and commitment to love me.


If you stay by my side
I will be okay as long as you are with me.




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