Thicker Than Water
rum.gold Lyrics
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My father broke my heart before I ever knew what it was
I knew I was selfish
So damn undeserving
Crying for the first time
Since you saved my life
A holy moment aligned
I′ll follow you to the altar
Swim in your river of wine
And if I'm drowning I will
Sink into the other side
I′ll drink until I die
And if I never make it out alive
Come lay me down by the river
Where blood and water collide
Oh, I've been waiting all my life
For someone to teach me, how to pray
And if I die before I wake
Just know my heart is yours to take
I'd give you everything but I never learned to share
And I′m sorry I never learned to show how much I care
The truth is you′re the shrine I use to wash away
All the things that taught me love was pain
Our love is thicker than water
A holy moment aligned
I'll follow you to the altar
Swim in your river of wine
And if I′m drowning I will
Sink into the other side
I'll drink until I die
And if I never make it out alive
Come lay me down by the river
Where blood and water collide
Here lies a boy
That I used to know
Blood of a lamb
May God rest your soul
On sacred land
I′ll build us a home
Our love is thicker than water
A holy moment aligned
I'll follow you to the altar
Swim in your river of wine
And if I′m drawing I will
Sink into the other side
I'll drink until I die
And if I never make it out alive
Come lay me down by the river
Where blood and water collide
The opening of "Thicker Than Water" is poignant: "My mother broke my heart before I could ever fall in love. My father broke my heart before I ever knew what it was." The lyrics suggest that the singer wasn't born with preconceived notions about love learned as something natural from his parents. Instead, circumstances allowed for pain to prevail before true love could take hold. The singer acknowledges this, admitting he's selfish and didn't know how to show love before the person in the song entered his life. He's overcome with emotion and says it's the first time he's cried since they saved his life. The song's lyrics describe a love so deep and intense that it's "thicker than water," and it's something he's willing to hold onto forever.
Our love is symbolized by "a holy moment aligned." The singer is willing to follow their partner to the altar, "swim in your river of wine," and face death. Even if he drowns, he admits that he'll "sink into the other side" and be okay with becoming part of the river where they'll still be together. The closing lines are poignant and striking, emphasizing the importance of the love being described: "Here lies a boy that I used to know. Blood of a lamb. May God rest your soul. On sacred land, I'll build us a home."
"Thicker Than Water" by rum.gold is a song of deep love, but it's also one that highlights the difficulty many people have in finding and accepting love. The singer readily admits he's selfish and that he's never truly loved before. His relationship is transformative, finally allowing him to feel genuine joy and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother broke my heart before I could ever fall in love
My mother hurt me deeply before I ever had a chance to experience romantic love.
My father broke my heart before I ever knew what it was
My father caused me pain before I even understood what pain or love was.
I knew I was selfish
I was aware that I was self-centered.
So damn undeserving
I felt unworthy and inadequate.
Crying for the first time since you saved my life
I haven't cried since I was 'saved' by you, but now I am finally expressing my emotions.
Our love is thicker than water
The bond between us is stronger than any external force trying to come between us.
A holy moment aligned
Our connection is a sacred and perfect coincidence.
I'll follow you to the altar
I am dedicated to you and will be with you through any life circumstance.
Swim in your river of wine
I will immerse myself in your love and adoration.
And if I'm drowning I will
Even if I feel overwhelmed, I will not give up on our relationship.
Sink into the other side
I will let myself be consumed by our connection.
I'll drink until I die
I will indulge in our love until the end of my life.
And if I never make it out alive
Even if I die, my love for you will persist.
Come lay me down by the river where blood and water collide
When I pass away, bury me in a meaningful location that is symbolic of our bond.
Oh, I've been waiting all my life for someone to teach me how to pray
I have yearned for someone to guide me spiritually and emotionally throughout my entire life.
And if I die before I wake, just know my heart is yours to take
If I pass before I get the chance to physically give you my heart, know that my love belongs to you forever.
I'd give you everything but I never learned to share
I want to give you everything, but I struggle with the concept of sharing.
And I'm sorry I never learned to show how much I care
I apologize for my inability to convey my affection.
The truth is you're the shrine I use to wash away
In reality, I look to you as a means of erasing the pain inflicted by past relationships.
All the things that taught me love was pain
My previous experiences have led me to associate love with suffering.
Here lies a boy that I used to know, blood of a lamb. May God rest your soul
This is a eulogy for a former self who passed away, who was pure and innocent. R.I.P.
On sacred land, I'll build us a home
I vow to establish a sacred space for our love to thrive.
Writer(s): Delonte Drumgold, Tan Brown
Contributed by Samuel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thatomonesi4516
I love how South Africans are living in your music ❤
@keitumetsim5542
You don't blame us, right?
@thatomonesi4516
@@keitumetsim5542 not even❗
@telenimbhiza
Its like we breath his music🥺💖
@hendricah_skipsart3218
Dankie
@nyeletintuli
Uyaz✌🏾❤🤭💯
@sinqokunene.6524
00:00 - 04:09, my favorite part of the song🥺😍😩🇿🇦
@anathisiyungufilms
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️
@kwandisan8972
Guys please imagine a collab between Rum gold and Langa Mavuso!!! Covid would be a thing of the past 😭😭😭
@sfundo9760
Do you want us to die before our time, coz I'm sure most of us will die