Waves That Rolled You Under
Young Summer Lyrics


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It was all a thrill
I got locked in
But I had to go
The balcony was closed
But our minds were open
And it was touch
Feel me breathe in
Go on and touch
Don't think too deep in
Don't be so scared of the things you love.

Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves
That rolled you under
That rolled you under

It hits me still when you're distant
Out there alone
While the world is stretched, we go
But this time holding strong
Without the rush
You still feel me breathe in
The loss is cut
Don't think too deep in
Don't be so scared of the things you love
Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves
That rolled you under
That rolled you under
Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves




That rolled you under
That rolled you under

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Young Summer's song Waves That Rolled You Under evoke the feeling of nostalgia and a longing for a past love. The song paints a picture of a night where the singer and her lover were locked in, perhaps in a state of passion, with their minds open and touch being the only communication needed between them. The reference to the balcony being closed suggests that they are enclosed and enveloped in their own world. The lyrics encourage the listener to not be afraid of their feelings - not to think too deep into them and to embrace the things they love.


The chorus is a metaphor for diving into something deeply, without being aware of what is beneath its surface. The reference to "fools from far away" indicates that these two lovers were so caught up in each other that they didn't realize the potential danger they were in. When the singer says that she "never could say again what [she] wanted," she implies that she may have missed her chance to express her feelings to her lover. She also admits that she "never could see the waves that rolled [her lover] under" which means that she couldn't understand the depth of her lover's emotions, perhaps leading to their separation.


In the second half of the song, the singer reflects on the distance that has grown between her and her lover. Despite the pain of the loss, she encourages herself to not think too deeply into the reasons for their separations and to not be afraid of her love. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the "waves" that roll people under can come from any direction and can be hard to see until it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

It was all a thrill
Everything felt exciting and thrilling


I got locked in
I became involved and invested


But I had to go
But I couldn't stay forever


The balcony was closed
The opportunity had passed


But our minds were open
But we were still open to new experiences


And it was touch
We connected physically


Feel me breathe in
Sense my presence


Go on and touch
Don't hold back from physical connection


Don't think too deep in
Don't overanalyze or get too deep into thoughts or emotions


Don't be so scared of the things you love.
Don't let fear prevent you from pursuing what you love


Diving into waves over deeper waters
Risking everything for a deeper and more meaningful experience


Fools from far away
Love can make us foolish, even from a distance


Close enough to fall in
Close enough to get caught up and fall in love


I never could say
I was never able to express


What I wanted
What I truly desired


I never could see
I was never able to understand


The waves that rolled you under
The struggles and hardships that overwhelmed you


It hits me still when you're distant
I still feel the pain of distance between us


Out there alone
Separated from me and without support


While the world is stretched, we go
While the world changes and expands, we continue on


But this time holding strong
But this time we are resilient and steadfast


Without the rush
Even without the initial excitement


You still feel me breathe in
You still sense my presence


The loss is cut
The pain of loss is reduced




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@flon57

It was all a thrill
I got locked in
But I had to go
The balcony was closed
But our minds were open
And it was touch
Feel me breathe in
Go on and touch
Don't think too deep in
Don't be so scared of the things you love.

Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves
That rolled you under
That rolled you under

It hits me still when you're distant
Out there alone
While the world is stretched, we go
But this time holding strong
Without the rush
You still feel me breathe in
The loss is cut
Don't think too deep in
Don't be so scared of the things you love
Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves
That rolled you under
That rolled you under
Diving into waves over deeper waters
Fools from far away
Close enough to fall in
I never could say
I never could say again
What I wanted
I never could see
I never could see the waves
That rolled you under
That rolled you under



All comments from YouTube:

@amilefromthesun5434

I usually listen to hardcore hip hop, and rap, but my mom hates that type of music. So when i started driving her to her radiation treatments i would play indie pop on pandora. This song came on, and when it was done my mom said “that was a nice song”. I’d play your music everytime i took her to treatment, and been a fan ever since. This song here gets my eyes all watery now everytime i listen to it, and makes me wish she was still around.

@YoungSummer

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. And I'm so glad I could be any source of relief or comfort during that incredibly hard time for you and your mother. I hope you can feel the big hug I'm sending you right now! xx

@amilefromthesun5434

Thank you very much. Your music does help me get through something i know i will never get over. Good health, good fortune, and many blessings to you, and your family.

@yomnahassan4849

Your words brought tears to my eyes as mum is going through health issues multiple brain strokes and other stuff.Rip your mum. May your mum rest in peace

@amilefromthesun5434

Yomna Hassan thank you so much. Hopefully your mum can recover. I will pray for you, and your family. Just do tell your mum how much she means to you while she is here. I held back because I did not want my mum to think i was giving up on her recovery. Biggest mistake of my life. I should of poured my heart out when I had the chance.

@YoungSummer

Steve Mac I hope you know shes all around you now and She knows how much you love her and that you were trying to be strong for her. Sending you love, health and hugs!

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@alaakhafaga

Who still listening to this ❤ December 2023

@flon57

Who is still coming here from You, Me Her in 2020?

@iMacEagle1

Me too.

@YoungSummer

You all are the sweetest angels! ❤️❤️❤️

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