Water Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Grew up by the ocean
Seekin’ out the blue in the shades of grey, like a poem
Or soliloquies, it was only me in a broken home
So I’d spend my nights sittin’, watchin’ tides ever flowin’
Drinkin’ and smokin’
[Pre-Chorus]
A third divorce, it rained, it poured, and I got high to feel somethin’
The sea is wild and volatile, I used to live in fear of it
(Yeah)
[Chorus]
But now I run like water
Let currents pull me far from shore
I anchor down and I swim
In the eyes of my daughter
I’m beautiful
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
[Post-Chorus]
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
I rise and fall like water, like water
[Verse 2]
Now I live by the river
The water’s stained, but it couldn’t be any clearer
I don’t love this town, but I’m here so I don’t have to miss her
Could be guilt ’cause I don’t know if I’ll ever give her a sister
But I’ll love her till the waves pull me under
[Pre-Chorus]
My ego I have laid to rest, I resurrect to be somethin’, hmm
The sea is wild and volatile, I used to live in fear of it
(Yeah)
[Chorus]
But now I run like water
Let currents pull me far from shore
I anchor down and I swim
In the eyes of my daughter
I’m beautiful
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
[Post-Chorus]
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall
I rise and fall like water, like water
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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James Arthur’s “Water” song explores a deeply personal journey of growth, healing, and transformation through the metaphor of water. The artist reflects on a difficult upbringing near the ocean, surrounded by emotional turmoil and instability, including a broken home and the pain of a third divorce. In the face of loneliness and fear, they turned to substances to cope. The ocean, once a symbol of chaos and fear, becomes a mirror for their inner state.
As the song progresses, water shifts from representing struggle to becoming a source of strength and renewal. Now living by a river, the artist acknowledges the imperfections in their current life but embraces clarity and acceptance. The presence of their daughter serves as a powerful grounding force, offering purpose and beauty amid uncertainty. Through her eyes, the artist sees their own worth and rediscovers a sense of peace.
The repeated lines “I rise and fall like water, like a waterfall” underscore the theme of resilience—accepting life’s ebbs and flows with grace. The water motif ties together ideas of vulnerability, change, and emotional depth, ultimately illustrating how the artist has learned to let go, move forward, and find strength in the natural rhythm of life.
Album – PISCES (2025) [Tracklist]
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1. Summer (2025)
2. Cruel
3. All My Love
4. ADHD
5. Gucci (Interlude)
6. Celebrate
7. F.R.I.E.N.D.S
8. Embers
9. KARAOKE
10. Yeah, No.
11. Water
12. Hallelujah
Water (MV)
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Audio Credits & Details
Artist : James Arthur
Album : PISCES
Lyricist : James Arthur, Ben Kohn, Alex O’Shaughnessy, Pete Kelleher, Tom Barnes
Musicians : TMS
Label : James Arthur
Genre: Pop
Date: April 25, 2025