Breng Me Naar Het Water paints a tender farewell in the quiet moments before dawn. The narrator hears a loved one whisper, “I’m ready to travel,” a gentle way of saying their journey on earth is ending. Water becomes the chosen doorway to the other side – a calm lake where love can keep flowing long after breath has stopped. With serene confidence, the departing soul asks to be led to the shore, trusting that every shared memory will ripple on like waves.
The duet between Dutch and English lyrics makes the goodbye feel universal: “Breng me naar het water / Take me to the water.” Marco Borsato’s warm vocals and Matt Simons’s soothing reply create a conversation filled with comfort, acceptance, and unwavering love. Instead of focusing on loss, the song celebrates a life well-lived, encouraging listeners to feel peace in transition and to hold tight to the steady current of affection that never really disappears.