I Saw Water

Tigers Jaw

I saw water
I said I wanted to break my friends
But my dependency won't let me away
I like to think that I can work it out some
But I want to be put into the ground

Today I needed a break
My friends are up in mountains and I'm drowning in lakes
I swallowed water right in front of her face
Just to show that she had nothing to say

I felt lighter
I impressed her

But my emotions ran unopposed
I felt just like Brian Jones
I never felt that lost before
I just don't feel incredible

But me, well of course I liked you
Have time for me, I don't expect you to
I see me become a recluse
It's very easy to seclude

I saw water
I felt better

I woke up feeling embarrassed from
When I drowned in my swimming pool
You thought it was an accident
I just can't get along with you

But me, well of course I liked you
But me, well of course I liked you
But me, well of course I liked you
But me, well of course I liked you


Lyrics submitted by Medications, edited by Get_Well_Soon, meltedmoops

I Saw Water Lyrics as written by Benjamin Francis Walsh Adam Mcilwee

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    My Interpretation

    AMAZING song. Seems to me that it's about a guy who can't vent his emotions, and ends up crashing and hitting the floor. Seems as if he can't get things right; he's envious of his friends, and how they seem to enjoy themselves so much more than him. He's being ignored by someone he loves (either it was a break up, or the girl has no clue of how he feels).

    To sum it up, it's a depressing song.

    japscatratpackon May 03, 2011   Link

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