"Dead In The Water" by Ellie Goulding is a song about longing for a lost love and feeling lost without that person. The lyrics suggest that if the narrator and their love interest were not themselves, but different people, they would express their true feelings and share everything they've been holding back. However, the inability to be honest and authentic weighs heavily on the narrator, making it difficult for them to breathe. The song also talks about the feeling of being left behind and abandoned. The imagery of being in the water symbolizes the narrator's vulnerability and their effort to search for their lost love. Despite their attempts, they cannot find them and are left feeling alone and restless. The repeated phrase "I'm dead in the water" conveys the narrator's feelings of hopelessness and despair. They feel as if they are not moving forward and are stuck, unable to let go or move on from their lost love. The line "Can't you see, can't you see?" highlights the narrator's frustration, as they desperately want their love interest to understand the pain they are experiencing. Overall, "Dead In The Water" captures the emotions of heartbreak, longing, and the struggle to find closure after a significant loss in a relationship.
