Aluna revealed “Shallow Water,” along with other songs on the duo’s EP, via Instagram. She explained that “Shallow Water” was “[Written] in the tub thinking about people who are just deep to entertain [her] on a Friday but won’t drown [her] past Sunday” In the post’s caption.
[Verse 1]
I wanna be down with you
Don't wanna be down in the dumps
Just worried ’bout nothing
Cheer up, baby, might never happen (Hey)
And I wanna snap out of it
Don't wanna be out of my mind
On the low full of dime
Loosen up, babe, now, let's take a break (Hey)
[Chorus]
Shallow waters, not deep enough to drown
But just enough to get lost until I’m found
Shallow waters, not deep enough for danger
But just enough to want trouble with a stranger
[Verse 2]
You're selling me rich girl problems
With a poor man's life inside
So I work to the bone for nothing
But I see this from the outside
Even though I look so perfect
I don't like these rules that apply
Or these brand new chains ain't worth it
So I'm gonna break free from my life
[Chorus]
Shallow waters, not deep enough to drown
But just enough to get lost until I'm found
Shallow waters, not deep enough for danger
But just enough to want trouble with a stranger
(Woah!)
[Outro]
Not deep enough to drown
Not deep enough for danger
Shallow Water was written by Aluna & Bigg Kid & George Reid.
Shallow Water was produced by Bigg Kid & AlunaGeorge.
AlunaGeorge released Shallow Water on Fri Oct 05 2018.
I wrote this while soaking in the tub thinking about people who are just deep enough to entertain me on a Friday but won’t drown me past Sunday.
Aluna Francis, via Instagram