Life’s No Fun Through Clear Waters

[Interlude]
Life’s no fun through clear waters
Life’s no fun through clear waters
Life’s no fun through clear waters
Life’s no fun through clear waters
(Clear waters)
(Clear waters)
Ooh

SONG MEANING

“Life’s No Fun Through Clear Waters” is a metaphor-rich ballad that explores the emptiness of perfection and the craving for emotional depth, even if it comes with pain. In the song, Addison Rae reflects on the idea that a life without struggle, chaos, or raw emotion can feel hollow and uninspired—like staring into clear waters with nothing underneath. The “clear waters” symbolize a smooth, untroubled existence that lacks passion or authenticity. Rae uses this theme to express a desire for realness over superficiality, chaos over comfort, and emotional messiness over numb contentment. The track resonates as a quiet rebellion against the pressure to appear flawless, embracing the beauty in flaws, confusion, and emotional turbulence. It’s a vulnerable, introspective piece that stands out on her debut album for its poetic honesty.