Craig Watson “Walking On Water” Out Now

Craig Watson’s “Walking On Water” is a powerful fusion of testimony and scripture-driven storytelling that captures what it means to trust God in the middle of pressure. Anchored by Ron Smith’s steady and faith-filled hook, the song draws from the biblical account of Peter stepping onto the water, using it as a metaphor for real-life obedience, fear, and unwavering focus on God. Craig’s verses reflect the tension between faith and doubt, illustrating what it looks like to step out of comfort and keep your eyes on God even when life feels unstable.

The track explores themes of perseverance, commitment, and spiritual endurance. Lines like “I stepped out the boat” and references to God as a “lifeguard” emphasize dependence on God’s protection and guidance, even when circumstances feel overwhelming. As the pressure intensifies, the song highlights a deeper truth: walking in faith doesn’t eliminate challenges—it often invites them. Yet, victory comes through staying focused on God rather than the chaos.

Ron Smith’s hook reinforces this message, bringing emotional balance and clarity with a tone of reassurance and strength. His delivery underscores the promise that no weapon formed against God’s people will prosper, creating a powerful contrast to the vulnerability expressed in the verses.

Culturally, “Walking On Water” resonates with a generation navigating uncertainty, pressure, and public expressions of faith. It stands out by grounding spiritual principles in lived experience rather than abstract ideas. The song speaks directly to young listeners who are balancing ambition, identity, and belief, offering encouragement to remain steadfast even when life feels like deep water.

Lyrics:

[Chorus: Ron Smith]

I been walking on water 

God said get to stepping

So I keep my eyes straight to the father

Wind blowing down heavy on me

Looking like I’m walking under choppas

Any weapon formed against me dawg it can not prosper

And that’s a promise

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

Yeah

[Verse 1: Craig Watson]

I been walking on water

I stepped out the boat

Can’t step out the hope harbor

When I’m close to my Father

Why I see that these winds

They try to blow harder

I keep looking at my feet God

I see water underneath God

Father help me walk up on

This water I don’t wanna

Drown I gotta breathe God

I said I’m committed I give

You my life God

Now when I be swimming

I know He my lifeguard

I know I’m protected stepping

Out the boat

I lift my arms relax the body

How I stay a-float

[Chorus: Ron Smith]

I been walking on water 

God said get to stepping

So I keep my eyes straight to the father

Wind blowing down heavy on me

Looking like I’m walking under choppas

Any weapon formed against me dawg it can not prosper

And that’s a promise

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

Yeah

[Verse 2: Craig Watson]

Don’t drown Peter

All I hear is don’t drown Peter

Yeah you getting full court

Pressed with the Rock but

Don’t go out of bounds Peter

I got the ball

So I need to look at you God

Cause I feel that I’m bouta fall

I can’t be slipping at all

Yeah yeah yeah

But I ain’t finna pass out or get

Passed out Pascal finna pass

No no no no

I ain’t finna pass out boy I’m

Back out from the bad route

Woah woah woah woah woah

Certified I been swimming

I just walk by faith not by gimmicks

I know ima finish

I’ma win this

Looking to God so I’m winning

Chorus: Ron Smith

I been walking on water 

God said get to stepping

So I keep my eyes straight to the father

Wind blowing down heavy on me

Looking like I’m walking under choppas

Any weapon formed against me dawg it can not prosper

And that’s a promise

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

I been walking on

Water, water, water, water, water, water, water 

Yeah

[Outro: Ron Smith]

Water, water

Water, water

Water, water

Water, water

I’ve been walking on water