Walk on Water
Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Profound Meaning Behind 'Walk on Water'
Lyrics
Keep on trying to find a home
Persisting in the search for a home or a sense of belonging.
Like drawing blood from a stone
Expressing the difficulty of extracting something essential, like getting blood from a stone.
Yeah build 'em up, knock 'em down
Building up and then tearing down, possibly referring to relationships or efforts.
This heart of stone come crumbling down
The speaker's tough exterior or emotional barrier breaking down.
Hey
Repetition of "Hey," possibly emphasizing a call to attention or urgency.
Come on down, come on down
-Hey
-Hey
-Hey
-Hey
-Hard to find religion in these times my father
Reflecting on the challenges of finding spirituality and identity, mentioning parental figures.
Hard to see the light when you don't know your mother
-And if you think you can walk on water
-And if you wish that this burden would matter
-Walk on water
Expressing a desire or challenge to achieve something extraordinary, akin to walking on water.
Walk on water
-I'm all wet
Repetition of "I'm all wet," suggesting vulnerability or being emotionally affected.
I'm all wet
-Silence won't save you now
Suggesting that remaining silent or passive won't help in the current situation.
My soul is made of iron
Describing a resilient and tough inner self, willing to endure and overcome challenges.
I'll bleed, I'll burn it out
-My blood is made of fire
Symbolic expression of bleeding and burning out, possibly alluding to emotional pain and purification.
Silence won't save you now
-My soul is made of iron
Reiteration of the speaker's strong, enduring inner self.
I'll bleed, I'll burn it out
-My blood is made of fire
Emphasizing the fiery and passionate nature of the speaker's blood.
Hard to find religion in these times my father
Repeating the challenges of finding spirituality and identity, with a wish for significance.
Hard to see the light when you don't know your mother
-And if you think you can walk on water
-And if you wish that this burden would matter
-Walk on water
Repetition of "Walk on water," reinforcing the theme of striving for the extraordinary.
Walk on water
-Walk on water
-Walk on water
-I'm all wet
Continued repetition of "I'm all wet," emphasizing vulnerability or emotional impact.
I'm all wet
-I'm all wet
-I'm all wet
-I'm all wet
Reiteration of emotional vulnerability.
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