2006-09-28 06:32:20 · 18 answers · asked by ♥ Lady in Pink ♥ 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
It is usually means that a person who is quiet may be very deep and passionate on the inside.
2006-09-28 06:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by sweet smile 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Still Waters Run Deep" is a song by the Bee Gees. It was the third and final single issued from their multi-platinum Still Waters album, released in 1997. The song is a pop ballad written by Barry, Robin and Maurice and recorded between 1996 and 1997. The recording and the producing of the song were assisted by Hugh Padgham. For the third time in a row, the Bee Gees made an UK Top 20 hit single from the same album, peaking at #18. The single performed well around the European charts, and peaked at #57 in the U.S.
My interpretation is that quiet & shy people who do not say much, may have deep knowledge. A man who can tame his tongue is a man who has control. It is far better to become a good listener than to always be running at the mouth. Wise men are quiet men.
2006-09-28 06:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to the fact that deep water usually has a strong undercurrent, though it appears not to be moving from the surface. It is metaphor for the fact that often silent and apparently emotionless people oftentimes have a lot of feelings and thoughts hidden from others. In a sense, it means introverts are much more likely to have rich imaginations and develop meaningful ideas since they think and don't speak so much.
2006-09-28 06:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by fortonmi 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Deep water may look still and motionless on top but there is often a powerful undercurrent that can sweep you away.
When you apply this to people it means that someone may seem harmless, shy or boring, but inside they may carry secret pain, addictions, or obsessions. They may have an inner "wild-child" or be just plain crazy.
2006-09-28 08:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person’s calm exterior often conceals great depths of character, just as the deepest streams can have the smoothest surfaces. -bartleby.com New Dictionary of Cultural Literature
2006-09-28 06:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by jon 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because the "water" is still doesn't mean that there isn't something of "depth" to it. Sort of like "Silent and quiet conspirators or traitors are most dangerous; don't judge a book by it's cover".
2006-09-28 06:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by MrsDiaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very similar to the metaphor about the "eye of the storm". It means that when things seem very calm there's usually an unseen depth to it, like something serious is happening underneath.
2006-09-28 06:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by brooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person’s calm exterior often conceals great depths of character, just as the deepest streams can have the smoothest surfaces.
2006-09-28 06:36:14 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its parallel with "The jar with a few coins will make a bigger noise than a full jar"... or that the more knowledge one has, the more silent they are.
In other aspects, just don't assume someone is not smart or competant because they are silent.
2006-09-28 06:35:24 · answer #9 · answered by phillytocalifornia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
figuratively speaking it's a phrase used to indicate the depth of one's thinking.
2006-09-28 06:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋