Baby, baby, baby
There’s no use in trying to save me
There’s devils in heaven
There’s angels in hell
So, blow me one last kiss
And wish me well, well
Love is like fingerprints
They don’t wash away
I left mine all over you
I take the blame
Ask me how
Ask me what
Ask me why, baby
That’s what the water made me
That’s who I am and what I’ll be
That’s what the water, that’s what the water made me
There ain’t no doubt about it
It makes you or brings you to your knees
That’s what the water, that’s what the water made me
This world is cracked and crazy
Say one of your pretty prayers for me
No rose in the garden
Or wish in the well
I don’t know how
Don’t know what
Don’t know why, baby
That’s what the water made me
That’s who I am and what I’ll be
That’s what the water, that’s what the water made me
There ain’t no doubt about it
It makes you or brings you to your knees
That’s what the water, that’s what the water made me
That’s what the water, that’s what the water
Ask me how
Ask me what
Ask me why
Baby, baby, baby
There’s no use in trying to save me
There’s devils in heaven
There’s angels in hell
(Hold me close, hold me close, hold me)
That’s what the water made me
That’s who I am and what I’ll be
That’s what the water, that’s what the water made me
There ain’t no doubt about it
It makes you or brings you to your knees
That’s what the water, that’s what the water
Reflecting on Identity and Fate
“That’s What The Water Made Me” by Bon Jovi dives into the complexities of identity, love, and the forces that shape who we become. The song uses water as a powerful metaphor for life’s shaping experiences—sometimes nurturing, sometimes overwhelming. The lyrics suggest an acceptance of personal flaws and destiny, with lines like “That’s what the water made me” emphasizing how circumstances and emotional tides leave their mark. Love, described as leaving fingerprints, is presented as indelible and transformative. The recurring refrain underscores surrender to fate, acknowledging that life’s trials can either uplift or humble us.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, Desmond Child
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Island Records