The song "Down By The Water" by Greta Isaac tells a story of love and heartbreak. The lyrics depict a conversation between the singer and their love, who expresses their inability to continue the relationship and asks to be left alone. The singer is left feeling abandoned and hurt, with a cold skin and a heart made of stone. The setting of the song is by the water, where people pass by, oblivious to the singer's internal turmoil. The sun is shining high, symbolizing their perceived happiness and normalcy. The singer reveals that it is by the water where they have left their tears, intending to keep them safe for all their years. The singer addresses their beloved, pleading them not to forget their name, but also taking responsibility for the situation, acknowledging that they are to blame for the failed relationship. The water becomes a metaphorical representation of the singer's emotional state as they mention diving in, referencing their immersion into their sadness. The song concludes with the notion that the sun no longer shines in the singer's life, and they are left with a choice to either sink or swim. This final line implies that the singer must now navigate their way through the pain and decide whether to give in to their despair or find the strength to keep going.
