You Part The Waters Lyrics

Lyric discussion by KungFuBonanza 

Cover art for You Part The Waters lyrics by Cake

I Strongly Believe... John/Greg (the writers- one or both) must have been through a tumultuous relationship and gotten their heart curb-stomped. But perhaps that's because where I'm coming from. Here we go...

I was recently dumped by my boyfriend of 4 yrs when he decided he was just done. No fights, no drama, just fun and good times. Then dumped. Even though I lived in that relationship from the stand point of equal partnership, he did always treat me as if he trumped me. We loved each other sure, but what ever he wanted he got. And I think he thoroughly enjoyed the love that I dished out unrequitedly. He had and has a bad reputation of starting projects with complete passion and dedication, then running out of steam about the time comes to pound the pavement (do the hard work). He is an all-for-show character, and lives off this appreciation of others. To his benefit, he has always been graced with the opportunity to acquire anything he wishes for, which fuels his ego, and keeps such desirables until they benefit him no more. Hey, it works for him.

Me?! I like to think I'm a down chick. I've got my ducks in a row and a good head on my shoulders, but by no means have been handed a charmed life like this guy. I'm down-to-earth and quirky as all hell. I think I'm the most real person I know. And I can dance. And I could've easily written this song myself. Luckily, I didn't- so it's awesome. I just mean, I couldn't have said it any better or more on point. Check it out...

      My Translation...

You part the waters same ones that I'm drowning in/thirsty for = You call all the shots, have everything handed to you so you never have to work hard for anything but can stay on top regardless... Ass.

You lead your casual slaughters, I help you win = I've made the excuses for you when you got tired of feeding your brain-babies, flaked on friends, etc. I've made sure you save face and reap all the benefits because I love you. I've listened to you when you whine about trivial matters and made sure to be your solid rock, and helped you see all trite things through.

Credit cards/ lucky stars = Self explanatory, entitled prick.

You've got your grand piano, you don't even play = You surround yourself with extravagant bullsh*t that doesn't define you! You pick at random how you want to be perceived and then accessorize accordingly.

I'm the one who plays piano = You pretend to be all the qualities you like in others! Shapeshifter!!! Ooo, but watch out here people- Cuz you part the waters.

Friends to tea, but when it's me you lock the door = I think you like me so much you've emulated the sh*t out of me until you're embarrassed people will find out I know what I'm talking about and you've just faked it. Even though, you are the one with Graaand Pi Ann Oooo! Good job, you've entitled yourself to entitlement.

You can hate every word of this or accept it, either way I'm still gonna belt it out as loud as I m&th@f*ck%n can! It really helps me deal with being hung up on an asshole. I'm sure about anyone can understand that. Thanks Cake!

My Interpretation