Water Fountain

Alec Benjamin's 'Water Fountain' is a poignant narrative of young love and the regrets that come with it. The song begins with a tender memory of a confession of love by a water fountain, symbolizing a pure and innocent moment in the protagonist's life. However, the innocence is soon lost as the girl he loves is found with another man, drinking from a metaphorical cup of experiences that taint the purity of their initial connection.

As the song progresses, the lyrics paint a picture of the protagonist's longing and the realization that they were both too young to understand the depth of their feelings. The repeated phrase 'too young' emphasizes the theme of youth and inexperience, suggesting that their immaturity may have been the reason for their inability to commit to each other. The water fountain, once a place of love and promise, now serves as a symbol of what could have been, with its broken handle and rust representing the decay of their relationship over time.

The song concludes with a sense of hope mixed with melancholy. The protagonist is willing to fix the broken fountain, a metaphor for mending their relationship, but acknowledges that it's only a wishful thought. The repetition of 'too young' at the end of the song serves as a haunting reminder of the missed opportunity for love, leaving listeners with a sense of nostalgia and the bittersweet acceptance of a love that was lost to the naivety of youth.