Jul. 1, 20221 viewer36K views
Waves Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Twenty-one years, she figured it out
She started a job, she's feeling it out
And for once it feels right
Was feeling like the prime of her life
But all of that is just a dream
Shattered now and everything's changed
With one car and one night
Was driving through the prime of your life
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Took your freedom
There's no reason, just keep breathing
Time doesn't hear if you ask it to wait
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life, it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
[Verse 2]
Eleven years old, my only friend
You'd taken me in, but where was I?
When he took his life
Oh, I was singing in the prime of my life
Twenty-one years, she figured it out
She started a job, she's feeling it out
And for once it feels right
Was feeling like the prime of her life
But all of that is just a dream
Shattered now and everything's changed
With one car and one night
Was driving through the prime of your life
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Took your freedom
There's no reason, just keep breathing
Time doesn't hear if you ask it to wait
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life, it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
[Verse 2]
Eleven years old, my only friend
You'd taken me in, but where was I?
When he took his life
Oh, I was singing in the prime of my life
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Where was I when you were calling?
I can't go back
Time doesn't hear if you ask it to wait
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
[Bridge]
Ooh-ooh
Live in regret, or eye to the future?
I'd rather be here, thinking about the now
'Cause this breath could fade fast
And this day could be your last
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
Where was I when you were calling?
I can't go back
Time doesn't hear if you ask it to wait
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
[Bridge]
Ooh-ooh
Live in regret, or eye to the future?
I'd rather be here, thinking about the now
'Cause this breath could fade fast
And this day could be your last
[Chorus]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So own all your tears and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Life it could change, it could change in a day
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
So cherish your years and just roll with the waves
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Time doesn't hear, so roll with the waves
[Outro]
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
About
This song bio is unreviewed
Genius Annotation
“Waves” is the 23rd track off of “Mercury – Acts 1 & 2” and the 8th track of “Mercury – Act 2” individually. Lead Singer Dan Reynolds, during the “Mercury – Act 2” Live Q&A, explained that “Waves” is about two of his close friends, one who passed away and another who took his own life, both within the past few years from the album’s release.
The song is described as very heavy focusing on these two deaths and loss as a whole, yet also finding meaning in the celebration of life, remembering those who pass away for who they were, as those that loved you would not want you to be sad forever after they are gone.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.Enemy
- 2.My Life
- 3.Lonely
- 4.Wrecked
- 5.Monday
- 6.#1
- 8.Giants
- 9.It’s Ok
- 10.Dull Knives
- 11.Follow You
- 12.Cutthroat
- 14.One Day
- 18.Enemy (Solo Mix)
- 19.Bones
- 20.Symphony
- 21.Sharks
- 23.Blur
- 24.Higher Ground
- 25.Crushed
- 26.Take It Easy
- 27.Waves
- 28.I’m Happy
- 29.Ferris Wheel
- 30.Peace of Mind
- 31.Sirens
- 32.Tied
- 33.Younger
- 34.I Wish
- 35.Continual
Credits
Producer
Writers
Label
Vocals
Recording Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Studio Personnel
Recorded At
Shangri-La Recording Studio (Malibu, California, USA)
Release Date
July 1, 2022
Tags
Comments
