The core meaning of "Down by the Water" by The Drums is:

Unconditional support and devoted love.

The song is a solemn promise from the singer to be a constant source of safety and refuge for their loved one, regardless of external hardship or how weak the person becomes. The key line, "If you fall asleep down by the water, Baby, I'll carry you all the way home," symbolizes the commitment to sustain and protect the loved one when they are at their most vulnerable. It emphasizes that the singer's love is stable and unwavering ("I won't stop loving you") even if the rest of the world gives up on them.

Release date
June 07, 2010

Record label
℗ 2010 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.