Shallow heart, shallow waterPush off the bottomFloat to each otherShallow heart, shallow waterThe years run dryYou can swim but she can flyAs your ship goes sailing bySheâll be floating in the airWill she notice you down there?Empty head, empty bottleTip it backShe wonât followShallow heart, shallow waterThe years run drySo learn to swim while you are youngOld men canât tread waterSheâll be floating by one dayAnd youâll be missing each otherLet the water wash you cleanFor the years have left you fearfulTwo as one can float on airOne aloneâs a sinking vesselShallow heart, shallow waterEarth is dryGraveâs are hollowShallow heart, shallow waterThe years run dryYou can rise to the surfaceLove can never hurt usYou can see the shore from here swimAnd you rise to the surfaceLove can never hurt usTrade the water for the airKeep her safeâhold her nearShallow heart, shallow waterPush of the bottom, float to each otherShallow heart, shallow waterDive in first, she will followShallow heart, shallow waterPush off the bottomFloat to each otherShallow heart, shallow waterYears run dryYears run dryYears run dry