Discover the story of the song > A Water Prayer – Deep Blue Something

The song is about a person who is playing a waiting game and thinks they can win. They keep going on and on, even though they feel like they will eventually break down. The protagonist and the singer don't want their romantic partner to act like them, and to not be like them. The song also talks about how the protagonist takes credit for something they didn't do and might sink in the future, but the best move would be for them to leave.