1. Watershed (US) is a po… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. Watershed (US) is a power pop band based in Columbus, OH, heavily influenced by The Kinks and Cheap Trick. The most recent Watershed lineup consisted of Colin Gawel (guitar, vocals), Joe Oestreich (bass, vocals), Dave Masica (drums), and Joe Peppercorn (guitar). Mark "Poochie" Borror (guitar) and Herb Schupp (drums) played in previous lineups.
2. Watershed is a South African band featuring lead singer Craig W. Hinds, who also plays piano and acoustic guitar, alongside Nic Rush (guitar), James Sunney (bass guitar), Peter Auret (drums), and Hylton Brooker (keyboards).
Watershed became a 'natural' success when a German radio DJ heard the single whilst vacationing in South Africa, and played it on the air in Germany. They are most famous for their signature tune "Indigo Girl".
3. A third, unrelated Watershed was a 1990s emo band. They released one split 7'' with Shotmaker in 1994.
Letters
Watershed Lyrics
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I want to be by myself tonight with you
I want to know everything's alright
I need hope, I need love
I need life with you for now
For now
Supposing that I write it in a note tonight
I'm hoping that it finds you A.O.K.
I hope I say it right
My love
My love
With you
I want to know all there is to know about you
I want to know the little things you do
Where you go, when you dream
I need to know you need me
But for now
For now
Supposing that you write it in a note tonight
Supposing that you leave it by my bedside light
I know that it will find me A.O.K.
I know you'll say it right
My love
My love
Supposing that I write it in a note tonight
My love
Supposing that you find it by your bedside light
My love
I'm hoping that it finds you A.O.K.
My love
I hope I say it right
My love
Supposing that you write it in a note tonight
My love
Supposing that you leave it by my bedside light
My love
I know that it will find me A.O.K.
My love
I know you'll say it right
My love
The lyrics to Watershed's song "Letters" are a declaration of love and a desire for deeper understanding between two people. The singer of the song longs to be alone with their partner and to know that everything is alright between them. They express the need for hope, love, and life with their loved one, but acknowledge that this may only be temporary, as indicated by the repetition of "for now".
The song speaks to the power of written communication as a means of expressing love and connection. The singer imagines writing a note to their partner, hoping that they will find it and understand the depth of their love. They ask for reassurance that they will "say it right", indicating a fear of not being able to fully express their emotions.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize the importance of communication and deep understanding in relationships. The song conveys a sense of vulnerability and fear of not being understood or accepted, but also a powerful longing for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
My love
Addressing the person he loves
I want to be by myself tonight with you
Desiring to spend intimate time with his loved one tonight
I want to know everything's alright
Desiring assurance that everything is okay in their relationship
I need hope, I need love
Expressing his emotional needs of hope and love
I need life with you for now
Desiring to be with his loved one in the present moment
Supposing that I write it in a note tonight
Hypothetically stating that he will express his feelings in a written note
Supposing that you find it by your bedside light
Hypothetically stating that his loved one will find the note next to their bed
I'm hoping that it finds you A.O.K.
Expressing his hope that the note will bring comfort to his loved one
I hope I say it right
Expressing his apprehension about expressing his feelings correctly
With you
Referring to his loved one
I want to know all there is to know about you
Desiring to know everything about his loved one
I want to know the little things you do
Desiring to know the small details about his loved one
Where you go, when you dream
Curious about the places his loved one visits in dreams
I need to know you need me
Desiring to feel needed by his loved one
Supposing that you write it in a note tonight
Hypothetically imagining his loved one expressing their feelings in a written note
Supposing that you leave it by my bedside light
Hypothetically imagining his loved one leaving the note by his bedside
I know that it will find me A.O.K.
Assuming his loved one's note will bring him comfort
I know you'll say it right
Expressing his confidence that his loved one will express their feelings correctly
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marthinodomingohanekom8777
Most under rated song and band ever. Who agrees?
@bongumenzijiyane5064
+Cocka Cool Oh I totally agree
@Deontjie
Joe Jackson agrees.
@simonandthelyricalpoets
I totally agree.
@Alex-jm5qt
me too
@taniaking1180
Love your music Watershed and your latest song 🎵 your voice melts my heart ❤ beautiful.
@shyamsingh_democrat
I really love this song, very strong meaning expressing the inner most beauty, Proudly South African 🙂🌏🙏❤❤❤✔️
@SpezialMCR
World class music, world class band and proudly SA❤🇿🇦
@kuhlemragala9745
East coast Radio. ❤️Back in the days every show would play watershed 💞.
@ajm6464
Wow, Watershed is still one of the most underrated bands in t history of SA music, always loved them.