Kelly, Paul - Deeper Water Lyrics

This is my favourite of Paul's songs, more-so now that I have my own little boy to take over the waves, to guide, love and protect. There's a wistfulness here that just gets me every time and brings a tear to my eye ... the cycle of wonder, fear, commitment, joy, sorrow, hope. Kinda makes me realise how much my own parents didn't really know what they were doing when they were young either, there's no road-map to being a dad or a mum. All we can do is love, be empathetic, be brave, be compassionate and to seize the small joys and moments life can bring you - they become the memories and fire that keeps you going during the dark times.

Life is fragile, the more we love the more we risk but the more beautiful it becomes.

"And his hand is strong,
And the child feels safe
And the child feels great
Then the cops come along
And the child finds out that the man isn't straight"

Paul Kelly is an Australian music legend & an amazing storyteller I love songs which tell a story.

Thanks for giving me a heart OP I accidentally took it away because ei edited my comment would mean the world if you hearted again

Man I'm 18 Australian on a gap year at the moment been living and working in the UK and travelling Europe when I get time off work. Been an awesome year but I still listen to Paul Kelly to give me a taste of the home land every now and again. Nearly makes me tear up such beautiful songs that remind me of growing up Aussie, parents playing Kelly in the car while driving me and my brother to the beach. Playing beach cricket till the sun no longer lit up the beautiful blue water of Sydney harbour. Driving home shorts still damp from salt water , feet still dusted with sand but yet knowing i couldn't feel more comfortable or lucky. beautiful song writer beautiful country. I may shed a tear when I walk out the gates of the airport to meet my old man as I return to my homeland after a year long adventure. Thank you Paul for giving me a taste of home even when I'm 1000 a miles away.

whose Dave Dobbyn?,some one hit wonder??
His songs evoke so much emotion! Amazing Australian artist
Amazing song :)

Australia's greatest songwriter,  he never ceases to amaze me.
This really brings me back to oz!!

Saw him play live at Kuranda Ampitheatre back in the late 90's (Atherton tablelands) A beautiful night. Sugar bats flying through the twilight sky...the faint smell of pot rising over the very happy crowd...and Paul Kelly and his muscians playing a night I will remember for the rest of my life.
He is a musical genius - but what I love best is his "yarns" - the stories. It's an integral part of our Australian culture. The Irish have a deep connection to stories and song - and we are very lucky that they immigrated to our land, and passed on this rich literary history to us.

even the picture, on the album cover here, is so very Aussie....a skinny kid with a cricket bat in the middle of nowhere...

His songs evoke so much emotion! Amazing Australian artist

This is one of the best songs EVER WRITTEN.
It brings up so much emotion in me and I have lived with it so many years.

Great songwriter

shame about the little hiccups in the recording

This song makes me feel like its alright to always look for more in your life, its human nature to never stand still for to long.

Great song about real life. Not the mtv Kardashian life. I hope the norm changes and we go back to what's important. FAMILY!

If you've put a thumbs down on this song you are a monster

every damn time

Makes me think of my girlfriend

This song is dope.
Paul Kelly is a fucking poet.
i came to Oz when i was 19yo and saw him support Queen at Ent Cent many a year ago. I'd never heard of him but was mighty impressed then he sang "Took the Children away" and i was soooooo impressed and have loved his talent ever since.

absolute fuckin beautiful song, honestly brigs tears to my eyes hen he sings he is an absolute legend💙

Don't stop singing stories legend

I so love this song the words in this whole song is so true. heard the song once and ever since I heard it all I have done is played it over and over again. can't help but play it all the time

It reminds me of my dad and carrying me over the waves.....another good man gone, but the Australian poet keeps all their memories alive.

True oze rule

"Deeper Water" is a metaphor, it symbolizes developing a new look at life, the changing.

happy fucking australia day

DamoRedhotEetsBrah Fukn burnt snags and sunburn OI OI OI

fuck oath sluzza

Simply an Australia song writing genius his songs always tell a story.

Your Dad had great taste Elyssa.condolences to you and your loved ones

sounds like archi roach

love it, cycle of life......

This was my dad's favorite song. When he died last year, this was the last song we listened to with him. Listening to this song makes me cry, but somehow I feel like he's with me still. I really miss him. But I'm glad he's still, in his own way with me.

A special song, and your father was no doubt a special person.. He will always watch over you <3

Elyssa Loughlin sorry brother for your loss fill for you this is my old man song to

Please dont doubt he is more with you than ever

Elyssa. Your post gave me chills. What a great song to celebrate with your father. This song nearly always brings me to tears. I lost both of my parents in 2017. Dad on August 27th and mom on October 28th. This song has even more meaning now. It is brilliant.

Australia's greatest songwriter,  he never ceases to amaze me.

Awesome Story Teller!

All my faves in your playlist

This song makes me cry every time 😢❤️

Emma. I am with you on that. This song totally breaks me up every listen.

Same here...

Aussie shit rules

TRUE AUSSIE MUSIC

The man is a REAL legend of Aus. music and he has created many, many great songs, but I think this might be his finest. Big call, I know.

One of our greatest singer songwriters ever.Had the privilege to see him perform in Darwin when I lived there great night and a great performer

Yeah great man cor Australian music. Still continues to give young talent exposure and guidence. He is the gift that just keeps giving!

great song Paul. Cheers

Love this song! Paul Kelly is a treasure.

This really brings me back to oz!!

whose Dave Dobbyn?,some one hit wonder??

he's like the dave dobbyn of australia

@grunt182820 I'm a fuckn kiwi, i know what slice of heaven is. That was when he was in the band th' dudes...I'm talking about when he slowed his voice down for his solo album shit, nevermind, it's like explaining to a wet piece of carpet. Thanks, have a good day

well who got their panties in a bunch ? BRO

@grunt182820 pissoff trouble maker.I could imagine you're 1 of those guys that deliberately trolls the net to get his kicks. not interested. 

Australia is spelt with a capital A and Dave Dobbyn is more like the Rolf Harris of nuw zuulund.

Classic stitchup

Awesome song by an Aussie Legend!

good song, awesome artist

Amazing song :)

He had a very brief moment in the US when Australian groups like Men at Work and INXS were the rage. He never took here. Just shows you how we missed the boat on this brilliant artist.

He called his band ... and The Coloured Girls and was totally misunderstood. He is the man that chronicled our times.

well Bruce Springsteen did call him the greatest songwriter ever

TheFizz40
He’s getting some well overdue praise from the Australian mainstream these days, I’m glad to say. My parents have been fans since 1980 nd he’ll always be my favourite lyricist even if his music never fully enchanted me, he is the epitome of great australian storytelling

Dan? he married my second cousin!

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

paul kellys brother was my teacher at high school

Sweet man haha

All the feels... Get better mum, we still need you.

this man should be huge....will someone please post a video of Blush?

Cheers bro :'( xx Your Amazing

A lot of 'good' australian artists have a bitter sweet vibe to them. Im not overly patriotic, but In a strange way it makes me proud to be australian. A country of battlers.

Yep, makes me proud.

have already told my brother the same. sad and somehow uplighting at the same time...

play this at my funeral..... even though it might not be relevant........ such a beautiful song

You keep good company : >

When I was in Australia almost every Aussie I met told me I should listen to this guy.

rocketsjudoka They were right weren't they?

"Where I'm goin' next, I'm goin' alone!" No one says it like PK. Rock on for as long as you can!

Believe it or not, I was introduced to Paul Kelly through Death Rap group JMT. Hip Hop knows no boundaries.

@KingKoltAir true

Love this song more than makin' gravy. PK you are a living legend under appreciated in his own land.

Classic

I cry every time I hear this.... damn!