The song "Waters Flowin'" by Uriah Heep tells a story about a mysterious musician who captivates his audience by the waterfront at midnight. The singer describes heading down to the Quay (dock or wharf) to witness this shadowy figure drawing a growing crowd. The musician sings to the young girls present, touching their hearts and evoking a sense of longing in them. The people in the surrounding area are drawn to this musician's sweet sound, traveling from miles around just to listen to him. This midnight rendezvous by the waters becomes a regular occurrence, with everyone eagerly awaiting the performance. However, one night, the singer experiences a sense of fear while walking near the water. The darkness and eeriness of the deep, dark water seem to convey a warning that there is nothing for the singer in that place. The singer thinks they see something that frightens them, but dismisses it as a trick played by the harbor lights and decides to leave and head home. After that night, this mysterious musician is never seen or heard again, leaving the crowd saddened by his sudden disappearance. Days pass, and eventually, someone discovers his old guitar lying on the sand. There is hope that it may still produce the beautiful melodies the musician once played, but sadly, the guitar only plays one song - "Down by the waters flowin'," the same refrain that used to accompany the musician's performances. The song recounts the allure and enchantment of this unknown musician, the sense of loss felt by the community after his disappearance, and the somewhat haunting presence of his legacy. It leaves listeners pondering the meaning behind the musician's sudden departure and whether there was something more to his presence at midnight by the flowing waters.
