Water's Edge
Seven Mary Three
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"don't go there" I heard her say "you can't stomach what you're going to see" It's down there, by the water's edge wasted and bloated and waiting for someone else funny how, these things come about when you're tied to the teeth and mouth no sound of fury, no shot of pain there was no real reason, no gain I can't go down to the water's edge I didn't do it...I saw who did Don't go down to the water's edge they did it once and they can do it again it ain't no secret to me how she got there down by the stream I'd seen her the minute before the van pulled up and opened the door (took all my love) but I can't say a single word about what I saw of her her killers...they got their friends in familiar places, I tell you man this ain't no fucking game and I'm feeling so ashamed because I didn't do anything no I didn't do anything to stop this from happening I didn't do a thing I swear
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Written by: JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Water's Edge" was released as a part of Seven Mary Three's second album, "American Standard," which came out in 1995.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song InspirationJason Ross, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, has said that the song was inspired by a particularly vivid nightmare he had.
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Album Success"American Standard," the album featuring "Water's Edge," went platinum in the United States, largely thanks to the chart success of "Water's Edge" and another song, "Cumbersome."
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Music VideoThe haunting music video for "Water's Edge" received substantial airplay on MTV and helped to further propel the song's popularity.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a chilling tale of intimidation and violence, with the threat taking place at the water's edge.
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Unique Sound"Water's Edge," like many Seven Mary Three songs, is notable for its distinctive blend of grunge and Southern rock influences.
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Song LegacyDespite its dark subject matter, "Water's Edge" remains one of Seven Mary Three's most popular and widely recognized songs.
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Band’s Breakthrough Hit“Water’s Edge” is often credited along with “Cumbersome” as the song which helped the band break into the mainstream, earning them widespread recognition.
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Live Performances"Water's Edge" became a staple in the band's live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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Band DissolutionDespite the popularity of "Water's Edge" and other hits, Seven Mary Three disbanded in 2012.
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Notable CoverIn 2018, the song was covered by the rock band Red Sun Rising for their Peel EP.
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