Moments in a Life
Water & Bodies Lyrics


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You can tell by the way they are shaking, my hands are tired
I'm not too worried about it; they've been this way now for awhile
They have cut, and they've pasted, and prayed, and they've formed a cloud
It's just a matter of time now before the water pours right out

For all the worldly hopes that go unrealized
And moments in a life that pass us by
We're only growing older if it's in our minds
We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live before we die

Now I sputter, and tread, and I gasp in my soul for air
I try to yell out for help, but there are no people around here
If there were people, I'd say, "brother, where's your hand, please pull me out"
If there were people, I'd say, "brother, where's your rope, please let it out"

For all the worldly hopes that go unrealized
And moments in a life that pass us by
We're only growing older if it's in our minds
We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live before we die

We got time
We got time

For all the worldly hopes that go unrealized
And moments in a life that pass us by
We're only growing older if it's in our minds
We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live before we die

For all the worldly hopes that go unrealized
And moments in a life that pass us by
We're only growing older if it's in our minds




I'm not too worried about it; we've gotta live before we die
We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live, so look alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Water & Bodies' song Moments in a Life explore themes of mortality and the passage of time. The opening lines reference the physical symptom of shaky hands, suggesting a long-term, perhaps chronic anxiety or stress. However, the singer seems resigned to this condition and accepts that it is simply a matter of time before emotions spill over like water from a cloud.


The chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of life, with "worldly hopes" and "moments" passing by quickly. The suggestion is that we should not worry too much about getting older or mortality, but rather focus on enjoying the time we have. The repetition of the line "we've gotta live before we die" reinforces this message and suggests that the key to a fulfilling life is to embrace the present moment.


The song's second verse shifts slightly in focus, with the singer seemingly in distress and calling out for help. However, there is no one around to offer assistance, and the singer is left to struggle on their own. This section emphasizes the importance of connections with others and the need for a supportive community to help us navigate the challenges of life.


Overall, the lyrics of Moments in a Life are reflective and introspective, urging the listener to live in the moment and not take time for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

You can tell by the way they are shaking, my hands are tired
My hands visibly shake because I'm exhausted but I'm not worried because it's been happening for a while now.


They have cut, and they've pasted, and prayed, and they've formed a cloud
I've made mistakes, tried to fix them, and tried to find clarity through prayer but I'm still uncertain.


It's just a matter of time now before the water pours right out
It's only a matter of time before my emotions overflow and I can no longer repress them.


For all the worldly hopes that go unrealized
People often have dreams and aspirations that don't come to fruition.


And moments in a life that pass us by
We sometimes miss key moments in life because we're too caught up in our worries.


We're only growing older if it's in our minds
The passage of time only really affects us if we let it consume us mentally.


We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live before we die
Life is short, so we should embrace the present moment and not stress about what's to come.


Now I sputter, and tread, and I gasp in my soul for air
I feel like I'm drowning and struggling to stay afloat physically and mentally.


I try to yell out for help, but there are no people around here
I feel isolated and like there's no one around to support me.


If there were people, I'd say, 'brother, where's your hand, please pull me out'
If someone were around, I would ask them for help and guidance in getting through this tough time.


If there were people, I'd say, 'brother, where's your rope, please let it out'
If someone were around, I would ask them to provide me with resources to help me navigate through my struggles.


We got time
We have time to make the most of our lives and should strive to do so.


I'm not too worried about it; we've gotta live before we die
I'm not concerned with the passage of time because I'm focused on making the most of the present moment.


We shouldn't worry about it; we've gotta live, so look alive
We should embrace life and be present in the moment instead of worrying about the future or past.




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Leo Mike

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Antonio Beck

Now you know this is B.S

CatMom

Literally no one wondered that. It’s the ocean.

palpatine do it

Nah I'm good 👍 low effort

thedarksnow

Not to mention the pressure of the ocean can also vaporize the body

Gaming With Rash

Its not the titanic that sank, it was the olympus

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Ronald Turgeon

Much of the ship is gone,why would human bones last long?

Mat Watson

The people in the Edwardian Era were well known for the density and health of their bones. There's a reason why you never heard of an Osteoarthritis diagnosis in 1912...

Edit: I thought this was obvious but I was deliberately giving a ridiculous answer. It seems to be subtle and have gone over a lot of heads

FW_editz

Eh

Robby Rob

They wouldn’t, and he’s explaining why not. Maybe just pay attention instead of commenting stupid shit?

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