Driftwood Seat
Mighty Oaks Lyrics
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Yeah the snow-melt will quickly fill this riverbed
I feel it now it's strong
Yeah the new life will help me to clear my head
To sit at the base of an evergreen
And let it's cover keep the rains from falling on me
It sounds like a dream
But happily it's my reality
Ooh
Whoa I'm holdin' on
Ooh
To where I'm from and where I've gone
Barefoot I'm on high
As I'm runnin' through the forrest to the waterline
Atop a driftwood seat
On a pebble beach, the water's washing over me
The mountains they surround
With their snowy peaks oh peek, peekin' down.
And it sounds like a dream
But happily it's my reality
Ooh
I'm holdin' on
Ooh
To where I'm from and where I've gone
Ooh
Oh I'm holdin' on
Ooh
Yeah to where I'm from and where I've gone
Yeah where I've gone
In Mighty Oaks's song "Driftwood Seat," the lyrics describe the feeling of being one with nature and finding solace in the outdoors. The beginning of the song sets the scene for the change in season, with the singer anticipating the snow-melt that will fill the riverbed. The singer feels the strength of the new life that will help them clear their head. The imagery of sitting at the base of an evergreen and letting its cover protect them from the rain is a dreamlike description of finding comfort in nature. The singer acknowledges that it sounds like a dream, but it is their reality.
The second verse continues with the theme of nature, with the singer running through the forest barefoot and reaching the waterline. Sitting on a driftwood seat on a pebble beach, the water's washing over them. The description of the surrounding mountains with their snowy peaks further emphasizes the beauty and power of nature. Again, the singer notes that it sounds like a dream but is, in fact, their reality.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm holdin' on," which can be interpreted as the singer holding on to their connection with nature and their roots. The phrase "to where I'm from and where I've gone" suggests that the singer is holding on to their past and their growth.
Overall, "Driftwood Seat" is a beautiful song that celebrates the power and importance of nature in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's coming on
The spring is approaching and the melted snow will start filling up the riverbed.
Yeah the snow-melt will quickly fill this riverbed
Due to the approaching spring, the snow-melt will rapidly fill up the riverbed with water.
I feel it now it's strong
The sensation of the new life coming with the spring is growing stronger and stronger.
Yeah the new life will help me to clear my head
The coming of the new season will provide him with a new perspective, fresh beginning, and a chance to clear his head.
To sit at the base of an evergreen
He imagines sitting next to an evergreen tree and seeking comfort from it.
And let it's cover keep the rains from falling on me
He wants the evergreen’s thick leaves and branches to keep him dry from the rain.
It sounds like a dream
The idea of sitting under an evergreen tree while it's raining and feeling contented feels too good to be true.
But happily it's my reality
To his great contentment, this imagined scene is a real-life experience for him.
Barefoot I'm on high
He describes himself as though he's on a high while walking barefoot in the forest.
As I'm runnin' through the forest to the waterline
He’s describing the experience of jogging barefoot through the forest to the waterline.
Atop a driftwood seat
He is now sitting on a seat made of driftwood.
On a pebble beach, the water's washing over me
Sitting on the driftwood seat, he describes the splashing of water over him as the waves hit the pebble shore.
The mountains they surround
He portrays a scene where the mountains are all around him, creating a breathtaking sight.
With their snowy peaks oh peek, peekin' down
He's appreciated the view of the mountain summits, highlighting the word 'peek' to show the captivating sight.
It sounds like a dream
The breathtaking scene of the snow-topped mountains feels like a fantasy to him.
But happily it's my reality
He’s overjoyed to experience it in reality and consider it his reality.
Yeah where I've gone
Going where he's meant to go holds significance in his life and he cherishes it immensely.
Ooh
An expression of delight and satisfaction.
Whoa I'm holdin' on
He's clinging to his roots and past while taking on new adventures and beginnings.
Oh I'm holdin' on
He's retaining his heritage and history, claiming it contributes to his present and future life.
Yeah to where I'm from and where I've gone
He's cherishing his past experiences and holding onto his roots while seeking to explore new opportunities in the present and future.
Writer(s): Ian Hooper, Claudio Donzelli
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