The Bath
Youth Lagoon Lyrics


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The water talks to me
It teaches me to swim
Watching myself bathe
Without ever going in
The current sings to me
In crowning harmony
A wheel without fail
To watch is not to sink
Doomsday's coming let the earth attack
Your crowd is running over here instead




The village clean far from the beach head
And I'm not with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Bath" by Youth Lagoon are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe the singer's feeling of detachment from society and the world around them. The water represents a source of knowledge or wisdom that the singer is trying to access, but they are unable to fully immerse themselves in it. Watching themselves bathe without ever getting in suggests that the singer is observing their own life from a distance without being fully engaged in it.


The reference to the "current" singing in "crowning harmony" could be interpreted as the metaphorical flow of life and the universe, which the singer is trying to understand. The phrase "to watch is not to sink" suggests that the singer is content to be a spectator rather than a participant in life.


The second half of the lyrics seem to be addressing the coming end of the world, and the singer's sense of isolation from others. The lines "Doomsday's coming let the earth attack / Your crowd is running over here instead / The village clean far from the beach head" suggest that while others are reacting to the impending disaster by fleeing or seeking safety, the singer is choosing to remain apart from society and the chaos that is unfolding.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Bath" suggest a sense of alienation and disconnection from the world around the singer, as well as a desire to understand the deeper meanings of life and existence.


Line by Line Meaning

The water talks to me
I feel a deep connection to the water, as if it has a voice that is communicating with me.


It teaches me to swim
Through this connection, I have learned how to navigate the water as if it were a teacher guiding me.


Watching myself bathe
Although I observe myself engaging in a basic, everyday activity like bathing, I am doing so with a sense of detachment rather than full immersion.


Without ever going in
Despite my fascination and connection to the water, I cannot seem to fully submerge myself in it.


The current sings to me
In addition to listening to the water's voice, I also experience a sense of the natural world's musicality, as I am attuned to the specific sounds of the water's flow.


In crowning harmony
The sounds of the current seem to align and harmonize with each other, creating a sense of unity and beauty.


A wheel without fail
This harmony has a certain cyclical nature to it, much like a wheel that turns consistently without pause or interruption.


To watch is not to sink
By observing the water and its sounds from a safe distance, I am able to maintain my sense of stability and balance, without risking being pulled under.


Doomsday's coming let the earth attack
Despite my connection and fascination with the water, I am aware that it poses certain dangers, especially in the face of natural disasters or other global crises.


Your crowd is running over here instead
In times of crisis, it seems that others are drawn to safety and protection, choosing to gather together rather than face the danger alone.


The village clean far from the beach head
I myself am not with these people, as I prefer not to rely on the safety of others and instead distance myself from danger, feeling more at home in solitude.


And I'm not with you
This distancing not only applies to danger or crisis, but more broadly to my sense of detachment from others and their experiences, as I prefer to observe from a distance rather than participating fully.




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Valen

This song is so beautiful

Frank Rowland

Hauntingly beautiful mix of instrumental nuances!

Tommy

Love this song, every second

Parumi

It is very beautiful

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