Discover the story of the song > Water – Holly McNarland

The protagonist lost their friend near the water, but they still loved her even though she left them. They remember how she smiled, kissed them, and swam away. The protagonist wants to be alone in the water, learning to breathe and swim like a fish, and eventually wants to die in the water. They feel scared and hurt, with their eyes and mind hurting. Despite this, the protagonist still loves their friend.