I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Some people tell me I got great legs
Can't figure out why you make me beg
Does not compute
Don't not compute
You think you're special, well so do I
Why do special women make me cry?
Does not compute
Don't not compute
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water they drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes to Y-O-U
It don't compute
Somethin' mama don't compute
What's the hangup, what's the scam?
Guess you think I'm just another one, one of your fans
It don't compute (don't not compute)
Somethin' honey don't compute (don't not compute)
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
I've got to get to you, baby
Some people think I'm kinda smart
Why must a fella stop with you before he starts?
It don't compute, mama
Somethin' don't compute, girl
I'd buy you clothing, buy you fancy cars
But you gotta talk to me, baby, tell me who you really are
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
Why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad? Yeah
(Must be something in the water you drink)
(Does not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Bitch, you think you're special? (must be something in the water you drink)
So do I
(Second coming) (must be something in the water you drink)
Why in God's name do you want to make me cry?
(Must be something in the water you drink) why, why
(Must be something in the water you drink) I'd do anything for you, anything
(Must be something in the water you drink) why don't you talk to me?
Tell me who you are (must be something in the water you drink) don't do this to me
Please don't do this (must be something in the water you drink)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Why, why?
I do love you, I do
Or else I wouldn't go through all the things I do
Can't figure out why you make me beg
Does not compute
Don't not compute
You think you're special, well so do I
Why do special women make me cry?
Does not compute
Don't not compute
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water they drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes to Y-O-U
It don't compute
Somethin' mama don't compute
What's the hangup, what's the scam?
Guess you think I'm just another one, one of your fans
It don't compute (don't not compute)
Somethin' honey don't compute (don't not compute)
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
'Cause why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad?
I've got to get to you, baby
Some people think I'm kinda smart
Why must a fella stop with you before he starts?
It don't compute, mama
Somethin' don't compute, girl
I'd buy you clothing, buy you fancy cars
But you gotta talk to me, baby, tell me who you really are
Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water you drink
Why else would a woman want to treat a man so bad? Yeah
(Must be something in the water you drink)
(Does not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Bitch, you think you're special? (must be something in the water you drink)
So do I
(Second coming) (must be something in the water you drink)
Why in God's name do you want to make me cry?
(Must be something in the water you drink) why, why
(Must be something in the water you drink) I'd do anything for you, anything
(Must be something in the water you drink) why don't you talk to me?
Tell me who you are (must be something in the water you drink) don't do this to me
Please don't do this (must be something in the water you drink)
(Must be something in the water you drink)
Why, why?
I do love you, I do
Or else I wouldn't go through all the things I do
Lyrics submitted by Gothy_Bura
Something in the Water (Does Not Compute) Lyrics as written by Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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