Dirty Water
Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Depths of Dirty Water
Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing a sense of distress or surprise.
The water's getting deep
Indicates a worsening or challenging situation.
And I can't swim
Feeling unable to cope or navigate through difficulties.
Because it's dirty dirty water
Describing the water as polluted or morally impure.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis, suggesting a critical situation.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Continuation of the urgent and distressing atmosphere.
Many's the times I've asked you to say
Expressing a history of seeking an explanation from someone.
Why do you feel so bad day to day
Questioning the persistent negative emotions experienced daily.
Could it be you're wrong to push yourself along
Suggesting that self-destructive behavior might be the cause.
I say it's not a guess, you make yourself a mess
Asserting that the speaker is confident in their assessment.
And get yourself in deeper water
Warning about getting involved in more serious problems.
Why do you think it's all wrong for you
Questioning why the person thinks everything is going wrong.
Maybe it's in some things that you do
Suggesting that certain actions or choices may be the cause.
Baby it's alright to stay out ev'ry night
Expressing acceptance of certain behaviors if they bring joy.
If I could change your mind, I'd bring you back in line
Expressing a desire to influence and guide the person positively.
To do the things you really oughta
Encouraging the person to do things that are beneficial and right.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the critical situation.
The water's getting deep
Reiteration of the worsening situation with deep water.
And I can't swim
Reiterating the inability to navigate through challenges.
And if I could then I'd come in
Expressing a willingness to join if possible.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis, highlighting the deepening water.
The water's getting deep
Reiteration of the worsening situation with deep water.
And I can't swim
Reiterating the inability to navigate through challenges.
Because it's dirty dirty water
Describing the water as polluted or morally impure.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis, suggesting a critical situation.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Continuation of the urgent and distressing atmosphere.
REPEAT v2
Indicating a repeat of a section in the lyrics.
CHORUS
Referring to the chorus section of the song.
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