I know most people will hear this song and think of a guy and girl and how one of them can't show their feelings. However, as a mom to a beautiful 9 year old daughter who is nonverbal this song really strikes close to my heart. Having a child you love so dearly that is unable to speak and communicate is one of the hardest things I know. I often feel like I'm drowning trying so hard for her to learn to communicate. I long one day to hear her say "I love you Mama".
Your beautiful daughter is saying "I love you Mama" .....simply looking into her eyes, I pray that the spoken words make those eyes sparkle even brighter x
So I'm a guy who lives with severe depression and anxiety. This is such a beautiful song about a strong woman who has a man struggling with what seems like depression or maybe even a combination of PTSD which I do have as well. It's tough to live with. Its hard to be happy a lot of times. She sees how beautiful he is and what a wonderful person he is despite his struggle and despite the horrible waves of depression that takes not only a toll on him but the relationship as a whole. She's willing to stick it out with him because she loves him because she knows he's worth it. The song to me is not about her leaving him but saying, "Hey I get it. I'm here and I love you. I know it's tough, it's been tough on both of us but somehow together we will find a way. Just stay with me. Fight with me. We can make it."
Thank you for the beautiful reply. You are so sweet. I hope to find someone like that some day. It does get difficult and lonely living with my issues.
Hello Justin Semons, I imagined same scenario you painted as I listened to the song. I am a woman who has dated a man in such a situation. It is a daily battle. I wish you all the best. 🙏🏽
I’ve lived on this earth for 59 years. I’ve never heard a song as beautiful as this. I don’t even know how how humans can do this... I swear to God.. she has the voice of an Angel
This song speaks volumes to an unrequited love. He's emotionally unavailable but my heart is still longing for what was and if it can ever be again. He's so beautiful. Seeing him takes my breath away.
One broken heart to another I feel your pain. It's been 15 years & I still love him as much as I did the day we parted ways. He knew I loved him then I told him but he wouldn't completely let me in. He just doesn't know the kind of life he'd have if only he would have let me in. I guarantee nobody would give him as much as I would have.
This song doesn't just have to apply to a woman trying to get through to a man. There's a lot of us guys that are nearly at the point of desperation with a woman that is trapped behind a wall of their own making. And no matter how hard we try to bridge the chasm we see growing, all we can do is is reach out our hand and hope she reaches back to take it before it's too late. I've been here before, and I don't want to have to go through that again.
It really does hurt . You can’t hate them but the fact that you wish to give them all of your love and they can’t return it. It really does hurt . But that’s is life we have to accept it.
Sonia Perez too true. It hurts me to see the girl I love to move on and get married but at the same time I am genuinely happy for her and hope that she has the most amazing life because she deserves to be happy
Nobody Cares that my friend is called unconditional true love . I completely understand and agree with you. I hope my ex finds his happiness even if it isn’t me. Best of luck .
This is by far one of the most beautiful songs Lady A has ever done. Excellent vocals as well. This whole album is one of my top favs out of all the music I have. Love it!
I think Hillary has one of the most beautiful voices in any genre of music. The emotion she sings in this song makes you feel every single note. Fantastic songwriting and production. These talented artists just keep getting better and better. Wow!!
I was a person who couldn't show my love or pain.. I couldn't say 'i love you' to anyone. I couldn't hug even my parents while i extremely needed to.. I wasn't a bad person, just very private and closed... Then this guy came into my life and he changed me. He would constantly say that he loved me, hug me, and would tell me exactly how he felt every time we saw each other. He would demand my replies, pushing me off the zone with love.. 8 years later, now I'm an all expressive, full of life person. We got married and when i see others envy on our relationship, i thank God for everything.
Thankyou dear 😊.. When i read some of the comments here about how some people were shut out by their partners, i couldn't help but talk about me. Understandably, emotionally unavailable people are hard to deal with.. But sometimes all they need is a little push...a push of love, or care, or an understanding.. I don't know, i haven't seen anybody else like i was. I don't know what else they need. All i just wish is that they would all get out of that state. Because it's a miserable life
There is something so special about this song! So much pain and yet so much hope! I cry nearly every time I hear it! There is so much love in this song!
Lyrics: How can someone stand so damn close And feel like they're worlds away? I can see your sad story eyes So how do you have no words to say? All I want is to fall in deeper Than I've ever been, why won't you let me? I can handle your heart, so help me Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashin' in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean, beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you Like a lighthouse, I've been shinin' bright Through the dark for the both of us And, "I've done it outta love" is not enough But God, how I wish it was And I don't wanna find out How much lonely I can take, before you lose me Baby, look at me and swear you won't lose me Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashin' in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you I can't let it go From moments in your arms But they come back again The waves, the waves, the waves, the waves The waves, the waves, the waves, the waves Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashin' in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you
This song has brought me to tears so many times because of life situations that I've dealt with lately getting divorced homeless and my family disowned me but for some reason I still keep moving forward and will never deny anybody a smile. This song is perfect to me
You're perfect. Honest. And by few words I know you. Better to be alone and struggle than to be in a big house filled with emptiness. Hang in there. Great things to come. Be blessed!
"Like a light house, I've been shinning bright through the dark for the both of us. And I've done it out of loves not enough...Oh but God, how I wish it was." 💔😭 ****Bone-chilling lyrics. Cut right to the soul. Great song, Lady A!!****
I feel that Jess. I have been with a guy for almost 3 years who is my best friend and is unable to let me in. But leaving him feels like drowning. Its agony either way.
I've been listening to this song for 2 days in a row, and in a way it's the way I feel. I can't seem to get close to someone I like because of a severe anxiety attack, I can't talk and feel like I can't breath, the anxiety is the wave, it happens even with friends who I started to develop deeper feelings, it's like a raging sea, I can't get close and it's hard for me to let others in.... the waves, the waves.
Emotions in this song is too strong with the deep lyrics. Lady Antebellum thank you for giving me another song to my on repeat playlist. Love you guys keep on making good music for us. 🎶
Depression and anxiety are much the anchor here. I feel this song in my soul. It's sad bc you can be so happy and yet inside die. All while playing such the perfect part nobody can even see it. And it's like the ocean. It comes in waves. Even when you have nothing to be sad about. Mental health should draw more attention. It's as important as physical health!
This song is as powerful as it is beautiful.The song makes you look back and bring to the surface some very raw emotions.This is a perfect fit for someone I was involved with almost 10 years ago. Please keep making such beautiful music ; I truly love this band !
Lyrics💙 How can someone stand so damn close And feel like they're worlds away? I can see your sad story eyes So how do you have no words to say? All I want is to fall in deeper Than I've ever been, why won't you let me? I can handle your heart, so help me Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashing in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you Like a lighthouse I've been shining bright Through the dark for the both of us And "I've done it outta love" is not enough But God, how I wish it was And I don't wanna find out How much lonely I can take before you lose me Baby, look at me and swear you won't lose me Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashing in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you I can let go From moments in your arms But they come back again The waves, the waves, the waves, the waves The waves, the waves, the waves, the waves Here you are, next to me So much beauty at my feet All I wanna do is swim But the waves keep crashing in No, I'm not afraid to drown Take me out, take me down I'm so tired of the shore Let me in, baby You're an ocean beautiful and blue I wanna swim in you
Someone truly devoted, truly in love with a person who is going through issues in life. Some people are stronger than others. Some people can’t take the pain and hardships. But there are those angels sent from above who never give up in love and support the one they love. Real love never fails. There may be waves of pain but love will prevail the storm. Real angels are only a few but with a great purpose only for a few.
SO TRUE!! I AM SO DEVOTED THAT I GOT HER SCARED AND ANXIOUS EVEN MORE.😣😔 She said that I dont deserve someone like her because I might not love the person that she will become. Oh my psychopatic elephant, time will prove to you that I am here for you, NO MATTER WHAT🤗👭💞💞💞
Not once ever did I give up on my husband. I fought tooth and nail for him every day, through every single breakdown and each new symptom of his depression, anxiety etc... He ultimately couldn't fight the battles anymore. I tried to save him and couldn't.
I love the sweetest man who has the most beautiful soul and such a magnificent light radiating from his gentle,loving compassionate spirit! He just doesn't see what I see. I love you so very very much my Pisces. And YES! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!
I'M SOBBING. I love to hate the fact that you always drop songs that transcript me like a book and in the exact moment that I'm in need of them. Thank you.
Thanks I really need this because I am going through a tough time right know. I am being bullied at school by me classmates. I feel so marginalized by my classmates. This song makes me tear up.
@@nicoledemarchi8276 aaw Nicole hang in there love. My heart truly goes out for you. Be strong beautiful!!! I don't know how you entirely feel but just be strong ! Build a fortress against that toxicity .. you are worth sooo muuch !! You have no idea .. ( Jesus gave up his life for you) those guys are not worth your tears, remind yourself that you're good enough regardless of what they say and do . And if they are capitalising on any flaw you might have then remembered nobody is perfect and your flaws shouldn't define who you are . I pray that God brings a friend in your life that will walk with you through this season , your gonna be okay .. your gonna be okay . Much much love !!
@@johnmarkmonroy6991 let's put the whole verse so It's easier to explain. "Like a lighthouse I've been shining bright Through the dark for the both of us And "I've done it outta love" is not enough But God, how I wish it was And I don't wanna find out How much lonely I can take before you lose me Baby, look at me and swear you won't lose me" When people are going through dark times in thier relationship or one of them in particular going through some personal struggles he/she tend to shut down and push everyone who try to get close to them even their significant other, yet you still believe your love will be enough to see things through and eventually everything will be alright, but that doesn't happen in a day or two it takes months and even years and those days will feel lonely for you. And even you love them so much and want this struggle to end you might end up giving up and leave/divorce. That's what the lyric mean by lose me. The ocean is the significant other who keeps pushing you to the shore and you are the lighthouse who trying to shine light on those dark times.
"OH MY GOD".....time froze as I was listening to this song. I almost couldn't breathe. Heart melting lyrics, unbelievable music, & unstoppably brilliant voices....Lady A, your "A" should stand for "Awesome", this was another unprecedented level of sheer love, emotions & will for sacrifice. Not to mention that I feel like I want to give Hilary a biiiiiiiig hug after this performance.......Bravo Lady A, you continue to amaze me !!!!
Lyrics for women who are struggling with men that have built walls that women can't breakdown. Sometimes we just have to swim away and let go even though its hard to do.
Honestly, I don’t understand how is possible to dislike a video like this. Actually, Lady A produces one of the best materials in the music scene. The balance of the voices...the instruments lines...high quality! I’m a fan of yours. Bruno from Brazil!
This has got to be the deepest lyric/poem and one of the best songs I've ever heard. This is the best thing Lady A has ever done. I can't wait to hear the album. The acoustic sound with the piano helps capture the emotion even more.
That's great advice for someone who suffers from dependency issues, but that's not what the song is about. The line "No, I'm not afraid to drown, take me up, take me down" refers to trying to reach someone with a mental illness. "I wanna swim in you" means she wants him to open up and allow her to see his full self. The waves keep bringing her back to the shore because he keeps refusing to let her in. She can reach him, but only if he stops pushing her away.
I've got goosebumps all over & the tears are rolling down my face. Hilary's voice is so beautiful & haunting. Love this song, love Lady Antebellum. A huge fan from England, whose never been lucky enough to see you live. xXx
My husband has suffered from something akin to bi-polar disorder for almost two decades and this song perfectly describes the difficulty of having the one you love pull away because of shame and how opening up would leave them vulnerable and they would have to face their distorted thoughts and emotions as well as their fears. It takes time, courage, extreme self awareness, love and trust from both people to make this work. Some days you just hold them while they cry and you try to be patient while everything else falls apart. Over time it has gotten better and the amount of time needed to find himself has gotten shorter. Comparing the way mental illness has highs and lows like ocean waves is brilliant.
E Smith I believe that I struggle with bipolar disorder even though doctors and psychologist/ psychiatrist disagree with me but the mood swings are like going through hell and I push people away and even my youngest daughter and some friends who love me regardless of my mood swings believe that I am bipolar too.
@@susanboos2951 It took years for psychiatrists to diagnose my husband as bipolar. He's bipolar II which has a different set of symptoms and can be harder to diagnose. He's manic right now and said trying to meditate is torture. He can't stay calm and relax. Other times he's depressed and can't feel like his life has meaning. Hopefully you can find someone to properly diagnose you.
@@TNR-lover I have a lot of trouble going to sleep and staying asleep, at the snap I can go from happy to severe depression where it’s hard to focus. Have tried meditating but my mind is always racing and I probably need to go off somewhere by myself to meditate and not take my cell phone so I don’t have a distraction- that’s what my boyfriend does when he goes to meditate at the beach. Heck I even have issues doing some breathing techniques.
@@susanboos2951 My husband has the same issues. They put him on multiple sleep medications and that really helped. Not getting sleep is like a wrecking ball to your mind when you're trying to focus. I would really ask if you have bipolar II from someone who specializes in that area.
Ohhhhhhh MY Jeeeeeezus!!!!! Crazy how just a piano and vocals could make the most incredible song. Hillary, you’re hands down.....unbelievable. Also, the emotions you displayed while making this video is unreal and very much felt. Relationships are friggn hard!!! And even the ones that’s been together for 50+ years have all been at this very place here in this song. Very relatable! Good job songwriters ;)
Yes. Such a beautiful song. A damaged soul. So is the one of 28+ years. Love her so much. Yet... waiting. Hoping. Longing. To show her I am not like others. Flawed. We both are. I pray God blesses me with her heart. Damn.
It's pure rawness and authenticity like this that still gives hope to the music industry. It's kinda sad that tracks like these are not what the buzz is about.
Finally a lovesong from the perspective of someone who loves another who is struggling..with depression..addiction..whatever. This is everything I needed to say xx
I heard this absolutely beautiful haunting song, for first time on the Colbert Show tonight. I was in the kitchen and heard the first few notes of the music and her voice🤯 I nearly fell running to my bedroom to see who it was, it was that mesmerizing! Her voice, the lyrics, the music, and the harmony just stuns your senses and triggers a flood of emotions😭 I've never heard a song sung with such...❣️❣️❣️
Eighth time in watching/listening & I'm still crying. Yes I have loved this deeply and felt so desperate to be loved as much back. It felt like I was running into a brick wall daily screaming to be noticed by this person. Now I find it better to be alone & protect my heart.
LOVE YOU HEATHER JONES! THANK YOU LADY ANTEBELLUM FOR BLESSING US IN THE WORLD WITH ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SONG AND TOO MY LOVE FOR OPENING MY EYES WITH THESE FINE WORDS.....
Love this band. My all time favorite. Just went 2 ur residency in Las Vegas. Second time I have seen u guys live. U guys r amazing. Love this song. On repeat now. Can’t wait 4 the album.
Love this song but break down everytime..sadly this is what my whole life has been. Seems I find myself fighting for ppl I love but in reality I shouldn't or anyone have to beg for anyone love should come natural. Anyone Struggling right now always remember keep your head up no matter how bad the storm gets God will always see through it.
Automatically this song reminds me of only one person on this earth. Miss them so damn much. They enriched my life in every single possible way. Always in my heart. ❤️❤️
This song has got me through hard times, my true feelings! Thank you Lady Antebellum you are so amazing. Your voice is an angels. I can related to my dad and somebody else. This song is beautiful and cant stop listening to it 😁😁😁
For me it has a different meaning. The song speaks to me. I try not to cry but it touches me so deep the tears roll from my eyes onto to cheeks and make puddles there. Lady A your so great!!
Hunny you're beautiful and strong and most certainly deserve someone who loves you and appreciates you. There is life after divorce. It gets better...just hang in there.🌷
