"Walkin' on Water" is a song by Stray Kids and the title track of their mixtape "合 (Hop)". It was written by Stray Kids unit 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin and Han). "Walkin' on Water" is an old-school hip-hop track with boom-bap beats.
[Han, Lee Know]
Crashing waves, but I'll never fallCrashing waves, but I'll never fall
Everyday, supernaturalEveryday, supernatural
Thrashing rain, I'ma bring the stormThrashing rain, I'ma bring the storm
This my stage, walkin' on waterThis my stage, walkin' on water
Water, water, walkin' onWater, water, walkin' on
Water, water, walk it offWater, water, walk it off
Water, water, walkin' onWater, water, walkin' on
This my stage, my stageThis my stage, my stage
[Changbin, I.N, Seungmin]
I'm walkin' on water, you can call me Harry PotterI'm walkin' on water, you can call me Harry Potter
I just take all forms, I'ma fill up my bottleI just take all forms, I'ma fill up my bottle
My flow rushes like a wild currentMy flow rushes like a wild current
Even on a downhill I still go upstreamEven on a downhill I still go upstream
I've climbed up to a place not anyone can stand onI've climbed up to a place not anyone can stand on
I'm naturally hard working, that’s all of meI'm naturally hard working, that’s all of me
Not to cut the flow stomp, stompNot to cut the flow stomp, stomp
Make it flow, make it flow, make it go farMake it flow, make it flow, make it go far
[Hyunjin, Felix]
SplashSplash
Pitter-patter, feel the waterPitter-patter, feel the water
CrashCrash
Chitter-chatter, we're just gonnaChitter-chatter, we're just gonna
DanceDance
Walker, walker, I'm sea walkin'Walker, walker, I'm sea walkin'
I'ma flow, I'ma flow on the waterI'ma flow, I'ma flow on the water
[Bang Chan, Felix]
Woah (Water, water, walkin' on)Woah (Water, water, walkin' on)
When you're sinking, I'm fishing, that's my flowWhen you're sinking, I'm fishing, that's my flow
(Water, water, walk it off)(Water, water, walk it off)
I'ma flow, I'ma flow on the waterI'ma flow, I'ma flow on the water
[Hyunjin, Han]
Dive, we do ride, we don't hideDive, we do ride, we don't hide
Water splashes all around, as we move (Skrrt)Water splashes all around, as we move (Skrrt)
You’re confused and out of breath trying to catch up with meYou’re confused and out of breath trying to catch up with me
You thought this would be easy? (Listen up now fellas)You thought this would be easy? (Listen up now fellas)
Say hello to Nemo 'cause I can't seeSay hello to Nemo 'cause I can't see
Walking smoothly we look like a BasiliskWalking smoothly we look like a Basilisk
Water splashing everywhere as we move, splashWater splashing everywhere as we move, splash
This is under my control call me Aqua ManThis is under my control call me Aqua Man
[I.N, Seungmin]
On the waves, we just playOn the waves, we just play
We're up here, no hurdles in our wayWe're up here, no hurdles in our way
So stay, join the gameSo stay, join the game
We ain't gonna fall down deep into the waterWe ain't gonna fall down deep into the water
[Lee Know, I.N, Felix]
SplashSplash
Pitter-patter, feel the waterPitter-patter, feel the water
CrashCrash
Chitter-chatter, we're just gonnaChitter-chatter, we're just gonna
DanceDance
Walker, walker, I'm sea walkin'Walker, walker, I'm sea walkin'
I'ma flow, I'ma flow on the waterI'ma flow, I'ma flow on the water
[Bang Chan, I.N]
Woah (Water, water, walkin' on)Woah (Water, water, walkin' on)
When you're sinking, I'm fishing, that's my flowWhen you're sinking, I'm fishing, that's my flow
(Water, water, walk it off)(Water, water, walk it off)
I'ma flow, I'ma flow on the waterI'ma flow, I'ma flow on the water
[Felix, Seungmin]
Crashing waves, but I'll never fallCrashing waves, but I'll never fall
Everyday, supernaturalEveryday, supernatural
Thrashing rain, I'ma bring the stormThrashing rain, I'ma bring the storm
This my stage, walkin' on waterThis my stage, walkin' on water
Crashing waves, but I'll never fallCrashing waves, but I'll never fall
Everyday, supernaturalEveryday, supernatural
Thrashing rain, I'ma bring the stormThrashing rain, I'ma bring the storm
This my stage, walkin' on waterThis my stage, walkin' on water
[Hyunjin, Felix]
Water, water, walkin' onWater, water, walkin' on
Water, water, walk it offWater, water, walk it off
Water, water, walkin' onWater, water, walkin' on
This my stage, walkin' on waterThis my stage, walkin' on water
(Water, water, water, water, water)(Water, water, water, water, water)
This my stage, walkin' on waterThis my stage, walkin' on water
(Water, water, water, water, water)(Water, water, water, water, water)
About Walkin On Water
Stray Kids commented on the song as follows: "It compares Stray Kids' confidence on stage to walking on water and playing with the rough current. The arrangement includes old-school elements, and playful sound effects reminiscent of water splashes serve as highlights. It's a hip-hop song in Stray Kids' own style, underscoring the group's unique and unmistakable energy."
"Walkin' on Water" is packed with clever lyrical references that reflect their confidence and unique energy. The Harry Potter line, "You can call me Harry Potter," symbolizes their ability to move in a space unreachable for others. The nod to Finding Nemo, "Say hello to Nemo 'cause I can't see," contrasts Nemo's struggles underwater with Stray Kids' effortless dominance above it. They also reference Aquaman, emphasizing their power over the sea by standing confidently above it. Finally, the comparison to the Basilisk underscores Stray Kids' smooth, controlled movements, showing that they command and own their territory.
