It gets hard to float when you keep adding weight to pull me down
Used to sail alone, but now the winds are changing on me now
We wanna but we’re scared to go overboard
Can’t see eye to eye every time we’re in a storm
Save our souls we’re going down
No way couldn’t be found
Pull us, pull us, the currents tryna to pull us under
High tide we capsize we blame it on something lunar
Rogue winds are coming in (we’re sinking )
Secrets are washing out
If we make it out the storm we’re stronger
So we need to move like water water water water (water)
So we need to move like water water water water (water)
Too shallow to see underneath
Too far gone now we’re lost at sea
We need to move like water (water water water)
Water
All these bridges burn but still the rapids never lose their rage
All we’ve learned by now but we’re repeating all our old mistakes
Nowhere left to go, even though it’s still a hundred ways
Can’t rely on anyone to help us navigate
Pull us, pull us, the currents tryna to pull us under
High tide we capsize we blame it on something lunar
Rogue winds are coming in (we’re sinking)
Secrets are washing out
If we make it out the storm we’re stronger
So we need move like water water water water (like water)
So we need move like water water water water (water)
Too shallow to see underneath
Too far gone now we’re lost at sea
We need to move like water (yeah)
Water (water)
Water
Need to love like water
Ahh
Water
Water
Water…
Riding the Currents: Navigating Emotional Storms
“Bruce Lee” by Chris Brown uses vivid nautical imagery to depict a relationship struggling against the pressures that threaten to pull it under. The lyrics delve into feelings of being weighed down by unresolved issues, with lines like “It gets hard to float when you keep adding weight to pull me down” capturing the emotional heaviness that can arise between two people. Brown explores the fear of vulnerability—wanting to “go overboard” but being held back by uncertainty. The repeated call to “move like water” suggests the importance of adaptability and resilience, reminding listeners that flexibility and understanding are key to surviving tumultuous times together.
Finding Strength Through Turmoil
The song’s refrain emphasizes that even when secrets surface and mistakes are repeated, enduring the storm can ultimately make a bond stronger. The metaphor of being lost at sea, with currents and tides threatening to capsize, reflects the chaos of conflict, while the solution—moving with the ebb and flow—offers a hopeful message. Brown’s evocative writing encourages embracing change and loving with the fluidity of water, turning adversity into an opportunity for growth.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Song Title: Bruce Lee