Yeah
Shoot!
Baby, oh, I’m not much of a talker
Baby, oh, can I drink from your water?
Baby, oh, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
‘Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far (Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Ashé)
What are you waiting for? (Ashé)
Yes, we can make it far (Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Ashé)
What are you waiting for?
Oh, darling, if you leave, I’ll go wherever you go
I’ll wear your heart on my sleeve so everybody here knows
But if you tell me to stay, you’ll never be on your own
So baby, don’t wait too long
Baby, oh, I’m not much of a talker
Baby, oh, can I drink from your water?
Baby, oh, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
‘Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far (Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Ashé)
What are you waiting for? (Ashé)
Yes, we can make it far (Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Ashé)
What are you waiting for?
I’ll bring you back the moon just so we got all night
I’ll bring the sun down too, so I can show you the light
Trust me, if you ever leave, I’ll be right by your side, oh
For you, I will ride, ah
Baby, oh, I’m not much of a talker
Baby, oh, can I drink from the water?
Baby, oh, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
‘Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Yes, we can make it far (Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Yeah, Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Yeah, Ashé)
What are you waiting for? (Yeah, Ashé)
Yes, we can make it far (Yeah, Ashé)
Don’t need inflatables (Ashé)
That’s what the waves are for (Yeah, Ashé)
What are you waiting for?
Baby, oh, I’m not much of a talker
Baby, oh, can I drink from your water?
Baby, oh, meet me down by the river
We can dance to the rhythm
‘Til the sun is high and the water runs dry
Exploring the Depths of Connection in “Water”
Beyoncé’s “Water” flows with themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and unwavering devotion. The lyrics use water as a metaphor for emotional nourishment and connection, inviting a lover to join her in a space where words are less important than shared experience. Lines like “meet me down by the river, we can dance to the rhythm” evoke a sense of freedom and unity, suggesting that love is at its purest when both partners are fully present. The refrain, “What are you waiting for?” acts as an urgent call to embrace love without hesitation, while the repeated use of “Ashé”—a Yoruba term for spiritual energy—infuses the song with cultural depth and spiritual empowerment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records