Meaning of “Walk on Water” by Thirty Seconds to Mars
“Walk on Water” is a song by the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. According to the band’s lead singer Jared Leto, the lyrics of “Walk on Water” are about change, freedom, persistence and a call to arms to fight for the things that one believes in. He further stated that the message of the song is universal. Hence it is suitable for everybody.
Many critics have referred to the song as nothing short of a political one with many stating that they believe the song’s lyrics strongly oppose U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the songwriters never categorically confirming or denying this, Jared Leto (who is one of the writers of the song) while receiving an award at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony in London said America is “a land of immigrants” and that America welcomes all immigrants with both open hearts and open arms. He went further to state that America loves immigrants.
Facts about “Walk on Water”
- “Walk on Water” was written by two members of Thirty Seconds to Mars – lead singer Jared Leto and drummer Shannon Leto.
- The production of the record was taken care of by Jared Leto and a number of other producers, including Mike Elizondo and Stevie Aiello.
- The song was released on August 22nd, 2017 as the lead single from the band’s fifth studio album titled America.
- The band performed this song live for the very first time on August 27, 2017 at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.
- The song made it to number 1 on both the UK Rock and Metal and US Rock Airplay charts.
Maybe they would like to house and pay for all the illegals! We welcome LEGAL immigrants! Know the difference! So pathetic and shows even more ignorance on this subject! I wish true Americans cared this much about our veterans!
Most people are already jerks, just because you give a jerk a gun doesn’t mean he is a hero
We are pretty much all descended from illegal immigrants. Just ask the Native Americans. You can find them on the barren tracts of land that we “gave” them. But I suppose that doesn’t apply to you, does it, Mr/Mrs Anonymous?
Hope you know too we’re only country that welcomes illegals. Anywhere else arrests you. Just saying. Mexico puts you in jail for 2 years. Enter illegally again it’s 10
it can be viewed from as many angles as there are people. and why not view it to stand against a Mr. Trump? the beauty of America is founded on our right to voice our opinions religious or political.
I think we should all just accept that opinions are like butts, and everyone has one.
And they’re usually pretty stinky.
All I ask is that we separate church from state- I think I hear that in this song. No immigrants should be illegal ( unless criminal) We need a better , faster way to bring them in and make them citizens.
I find it funny when I see people arguing in the comments of this song. It goes against the actual meaning of the song.
The song is clearly about how we need to unite instead of fighting each other because there is a “thin line” between “lies and the whole truth”. It is a commentary on how both political sides are devils that control us by lying and making us fight each other as a distraction.
They are making fun of both political sides “the far right, the left view. Breaking all those promises made”. Essentially saying both sides break their promises.
“Do you believe that you can walk on water. Do you believe that you can win this fight tonight” underlines that it is hopeless to fight. You can’t possibly believe you can walk on water, just like you can’t walk on water you also cannot win the fight because there is no real fight to take to begin with. It is all fabricated.
“Can you even see what you are fighting for. Bloodlust and a holy war.” Is also a commentary on how both political sides fight for stupid reasons. They are just out to fight, not to achieve anything.
But the song also has an underlying tone of being able to stand together to fight together and get past these squabbles that lead nowhere “times are changing”.
They are not taking a political stance, they are making fun of both sides that each believe their own lies and instead of being productive or being critical to those in power, focus all their energy fighting each other because they are put for bloodlust or think their cause is the will of a god.
I love Kim’s reply. Kim – May I cite your comment in a repost?