Discover the story of the song > Black Water – timber timbre

The protagonist is seeking a particular spirit that he craves, which seems to bring him empathy and deliverance from his malaise. He describes a scene of destruction where bodies have been claimed, but finds solace in the spirit he is searching for. All he needs is some sunshine, and the repeated refrain of "black water, call me down" suggests that he may be seeking to cleanse himself of something.