What the Water Gave Me
Time, it took usTo where the water wasThat’s what the water gave meAnd time goes quickerBetween the two of usOh, my love, don’t forsake meTake what the water gave me
Chorus:Lay me downLet the only soundBe the overflowPockets full of stonesLay me downLet the only soundBe the overflow
And oh, poor AtlasThe world’s a beast of a burdenYou’ve been holding on a long timeAnd all this longingAnd the ships are left to rustThat’s what the water gave us
Chorus
’Cause they took your loved onesBut returned them in exchange for youBut would you have it any other way?Would you have it any other way?You couldn’t have it any other way
’Cause she’s a cruel mistressAnd a bargain must be madeBut oh, my love, don’t forget meWhen I let the water take me
Chorus (×2)