Everyone thinks that they can handle it
Right up until the time
Where it all comes down
To will they sink or swim
Or will they drown
So you dip your toe, the water feels just fine
Wade a bit further out, still have plenty of time
To head back in to shore
Better head back in now
Or you might drown
Warning undertow
You think you're doing fine
But you crossed that line
A long time ago
Warning undertow
Swimming along thinking everything's great
While it sits beneath the waves and silently waits
For you to ignore the signs
Warning undertow
How far will you go?
Everyone has their own personal mermaid
Who can call to them from beneath the waves
Tempt them to dive right in
Go for a swim
Don't dive right in
Before the big wave hits
You think you see the sign
Swim at your own risk
Warning undertow
How far will you go?
Drowning your sorrows at the bar downtown
Chasing after money or the new girl you've found
Let me offer these few words of advice, it'll all end up the same
Dragging you down to a watery grave
Warning undertow
How far will you go?
Splish, splash, splish
Swim at your own risk
