Floating
Portugal. The Man Lyrics
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But we're still helpless in the end
Just remember you're floating
Remember the love that we were in
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh whoa oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
So inconsistently we spend
Our time with family and our friends
I know I'm not hopeless
I'm only helpless in the end
I know you love questions
But they go unanswered in the end
Did you forget you're floating?
Did you forget that we were only men?
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh whoa oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
We're getting all for our time, time, time
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
We're getting all for our time, time, time
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh whoa oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh whoa oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
The lyrics of “Floating” by Portugal. The Man suggest a sense of being lost and helpless, but also a reminder to hold onto love and the beauty of life. The opening lines illustrate a feeling of hopelessness that is balanced by the fact that we are not entirely lost. The song acknowledges that we are all simply floating through life, with an inevitable need for connection to feel fulfilled. The repetition of the line “remember you’re floating” emphasizes this message.
The second verse talks about the struggle to balance time between the demands of work, family and friends. Even though we may feel helpless, we are not entirely without hope. The next lines express a concern about unanswered questions and forgotten emotions around love and human connection.
The pre-chorus and chorus of "Floating" creates a sense of urgency with the repetition of the line that “Time isn't working my side.” This highlights the importance of cherishing our time and valuing the people we have in our lives. Ultimately, the song encourages people to stay present, appreciate life and love, and be aware that we are all floating through our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
We may not be hopeless
Although our situation may not be without hope
But we're still helpless in the end
We are ultimately powerless to control our fate
Just remember you're floating
Remember that you are just going with the flow
Remember the love that we were in
Remember the positive feelings and emotions we shared in the past
So inconsistently we spend
We use our time with family and friends sporadically
Our time with family and our friends
The limited moments we have with loved ones
I know I'm not hopeless
I am aware that there are possibilities of positive outcomes
I'm only helpless in the end
However, I acknowledge that there are external factors beyond my control
I know you love questions
I am aware that you enjoy seeking answers to things
But they go unanswered in the end
But sometimes, answers are not readily available
Did you forget you're floating?
Have you forgotten that you are just going with the flow?
Did you forget that we were only men?
Have you forgotten that we are all just human and face similar struggles?
We're getting all for our time, time, time
We devote all our time, but it always feels like it's never enough
Time isn't working my side
Time doesn't seem to be on my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Time isn't working my side
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Baldwin Gourley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
shades
This is probably my favorite song in the whole album! By the way I've made this comment on every song!!
Juan Flores Quispe
El mejor álbum
Bald TrollDoll
Hey! You said that on another song!
Jason DeMars
This video should have way more than 215k views. Have you heard those fantastic drums leading the entire song?
MissedExistence
Cant help but air drum at work listening to this song
oliver hart
i can imagine they'd be really great to see live
Ryan Hamann
Amazing!
Andrew Bishop
It’s true
James Blunt
That only happens to bands that seek out being famous and only make music in the first place to be famous, I'm sure that if 'Portugal, The Man' did become more popular that they would stick to what they do best.
CG Miller
I can't even listen to their new stuff.