Drifting
{F.B.R} - Enya Lyrics
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Where else could I go
Woke between Horizons on a slowly leaking boat
Tell me though
How else could it go
But to drift
Dissociative
Be dragged so far below
There's no song for me
No hidden melody
In my depths no hand reaches down
And I'm young again
Just floating by
Tell me though
Where else could I go
Woke between horizons on a slowly leaking boat
Tell me though
How else could it go
But to drift
Dissociative
Be dragged so far below
In "Drifting" by Enya, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels lost and disconnected from the world around them. The song begins with a search for answers, as the singer questions where else they could go in their current state. They describe themselves as being on a slowly sinking boat, emphasizing their feelings of being adrift and powerless.
The next lines delve deeper into the sense of dissociation and isolation that the singer feels. They ask how else it could go, suggesting that drifting and feeling disconnected is the only path for them. The lyrics evoke a sense of being pulled beneath the surface, far away from any form of connection or understanding.
The following verse introduces the idea of the singer being in the depths, both physically and metaphorically. They describe a lack of sounds and a missing song, highlighting their isolation. The mention of a hidden melody suggests a longing for something meaningful or uplifting, but it remains elusive.
Despite the bleakness depicted in the lyrics, there is a hint of nostalgia in the last lines. The singer feels young again, almost as if time has stopped, and they are simply floating aimlessly. This further enhances the longing for a connection and a sense of purpose.
Overall, "Drifting" captures the emotions of feeling lost, disconnected, and adrift in life. It explores the yearning for meaning and the struggle to find a sense of purpose and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me though
Can someone please explain
Where else could I go
If not here, then where can I find solace
Woke between Horizons on a slowly leaking boat
Awoken amidst uncertainty, stranded on a vessel that gradually loses hope
Tell me though
Can someone please explain
How else could it go
What other outcome could be expected
But to drift
Only to aimlessly wander
Dissociative
Feeling disconnected from reality
Be dragged so far below
Being pulled deeper into despair
In my depths I hear no sounds
In the depths of my sorrow, silence engulfs me
There's no song for me
There is no uplifting melody to accompany my journey
No hidden melody
No hidden harmonies to uplift my spirit
In my depths no hand reaches down
In my darkest times, there is no helping hand extended to me
And I'm young again
And I feel the weight of youth and vulnerability
Just floating by
Simply drifting through life's currents
Tell me though
Can someone please explain
Where else could I go
If not here, then where can I find solace
Woke between horizons on a slowly leaking boat
Awoken amidst uncertainty, stranded on a vessel that gradually loses hope
Tell me though
Can someone please explain
How else could it go
What other outcome could be expected
But to drift
Only to aimlessly wander
Dissociative
Feeling disconnected from reality
Be dragged so far below
Being pulled deeper into despair
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Robert Mitchell
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