We don’t say enough
We don’t stay in love, my brothers
What the fuck is up?
What the fuck is up?
I don’t say my prayers when I wake up
I don’t call my mommy enough
What the fuck is up?
What the fuck is up?
Guess I’ll go to Heaven
In a little rowboat
It’s better there
The powers that be
They won’t let us see
What we really are
What’s beyond the stars
Guess I’ll go to Heaven
In a little rowboat
It’s better there
Enlighten up, my friends
Enlighten up, my friends
Enlighten up, my friends
Enlighten up, my friends
Reflecting on Vulnerability and Connection
“Little Rowboat” by Caesar, Daniel invites the listener into a contemplative world marked by vulnerability and self-awareness. The lyrics tap into a sense of longing for deeper connection—both with loved ones and within oneself. Repeating lines like “We don’t say enough” and “We don’t stay in love, my brothers” highlight a collective struggle to express love and maintain emotional bonds. The refrain, “What the fuck is up?” echoes a raw search for meaning amid daily routines and missed connections.
Searching for Meaning Beyond the Everyday
The song’s central metaphor—a journey to Heaven in a “little rowboat”—conveys a yearning for escape and peace, away from the constraints imposed by society or “the powers that be.” This image suggests a gentle, solitary passage toward enlightenment or solace. The closing call, “Enlighten up, my friends,” is an invitation to seek understanding, growth, and perhaps, spiritual awakening.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Caesar, Daniel