Many fans first discovered Alec Benjamin through TikTok sounds, where "Water Fountain" was used for emotional skits, POV (Point of View) videos, and lyric-sharing clips.

The water fountain represents their lost childhood innocence. In the bridge, the "broken handle" and "rust" symbolize how much time has passed and how the relationship can no longer be easily revived, though Alec still wishes to "fix it". 2. The TikTok Phenomenon

At its core, "Water Fountain" is a narrative about and bad timing . Alec Benjamin has shared that the song is based on a real experience with one of the first girls he ever liked.