Water Is Wide
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
and neither I have wings to fly
build me a boat that can carry two
And both shall row, my love and I
love is handsome, love is kind
the sweetest flower when first it is new
but love grows old and waxes cold
and fades away like morning dew
the water is wide, I can't cross oÂ’er
and neither I have wings to fly
give me a boat that can carry two
and both shall row, my love and I
and both shall row
my love and I
the water is wide, I can't cross oÂ’er
and neither I have wings to fly
give me a boat that can carry two
and both shall row, my love and I
and both shall row
my love and I
Water Is Wide
Indigo Girls' 'Water Is Wide' stands as a defining acoustic ballad from the duo's early catalog, showcasing Amy and Emily Werner's signature blend of folk-rock and introspective songwriting. Recorded during a period of heightened public attention following their 1994 hit 'The Other Side,' the track exemplifies their ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of connection and vulnerability. The song's gentle instrumentation and harmonies reflect the band's commitment to organic sound, avoiding heavy production in favor of a raw, intimate atmosphere that characterizes much of their work. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a prime example of their mid-1990s output that balanced commercial appeal with artistic integrity.