Dead in the Water
First recorded: 9 Feb 2018 — Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Cathedral Theatre at the Masonic Temple, Detroit, US
Most recent: 4 Aug 2024 — Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Peak District National Park, Pikehall, GB
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | 143 | 143 |
Quick facts
- Release
- Who Built the Moon?
- Release year
- 2017
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 143 across 143 gigs
Lyrics
On the shore as the night is slipping through my hands
I fall into the sea like the empire built on the sand
I've been thinking 'bout the days when we had no money
That photograph of you, well it still seems funny
Gotta get back to the promised land
So don't walk away love
There's never enough that could make me crash on the broken glass
Let the storm rage
I'd die on the waves
But I will not rest while love lies dead in the water
Dead in the water
In the water
Dead in the water
I'm waiting for the calm as the storm is getting under my skin
I'm trying to fix the hole in my head where the rain gets in
It's dripping in my ear, and it don't sound funny
I'm gonna take you out when I get some money
We're trying to get it back to the promised land
So don't walk away love
There's never enough that could make me crash on the broken glass
Let the storm rage
I'd die on the waves
But I will not rest while love lies dead in the water
Dead in the water
In the water
Dead in the water
So don't walk away love
There's never enough that could make me crash on the broken glass
Let the storm rage
I'd die on the waves
But I will not rest while love lies dead in the water
There's never enough that could make me crash on the broken glass
Let the storm rage, I'd die on the waves
But I will not rest while love lies dead in the water
Dead in the water
In the water
Dead in the water
Listen / Watch
Notes
"Dead in the Water" is a raw and emotional track from *Who Built the Moon?*. Recorded live, the song captures Noel Gallagher's vulnerable side with its simple, stripped-back arrangement and poignant lyrics. The acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocals make this track stand out, offering a deep reflection on love, loss, and perseverance. Its melancholic tone and haunting melody have made it one of the most beloved songs from the album.