Living Waters
Navigating Life's Depths: Unveiling the Enigma in 'Living Waters'
Lyrics
Now people are good and people are bad
People exhibit both good and bad qualities, and the speaker is uncertain about their own nature.
And I'm never sure which one I am
The speaker expresses a lack of clarity about their own character, unsure whether they are good or bad.
So, come in out of the storm
An invitation to seek refuge from life's challenges or difficulties.
What you need is an imitation of home
Suggests that what one needs in challenging times is a semblance or imitation of a comforting and familiar place.
Your at home
The speaker emphasizes the idea of being at home, possibly in a metaphorical or emotional sense.
You're all alone
Despite being at home, there is a sense of loneliness or solitude.
And nobody's calling on the telephone
Highlighting the absence of communication and connection, as no one is calling on the telephone.
Now people are good and people are bad
Reiteration of the duality of human nature, emphasizing the coexistence of good and bad in people.
People they butch, people they brag
People engage in both positive and negative behaviors, including boasting and aggressive actions.
People they test, people they breast(?)
People undergo trials and challenges, possibly using the term "breast" metaphorically, or it could be a misheard word.
People make sex, it's their favourite thing to do (?)
Suggests that engaging in sexual activities is a common and favored human behavior.
So if you run, then run to me
If someone is running from something, they are encouraged to come to the speaker for support.
And if you can swim then swim to me
If someone is capable, they should navigate through difficulties and come to the speaker.
Just come in out of the storm
A repetition of the invitation to find solace and shelter in the speaker's presence during challenging times.
What you need is an imitation of home
Reiterating the idea that what is needed in difficult times is an imitation of a comforting home.
Your at home
Emphasizes being at home again, possibly highlighting the importance of finding comfort or belonging.
You're all alone
Despite being at home, there is still a sense of solitude or loneliness.
And nobody's calling on the telephone
Reiterating the lack of communication, as nobody is calling on the telephone.
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