Drown
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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Then disaster takes its toll and now I'm left with only me
Maybe sorrow plays a role when you feel unkind
Your abuses matter, standing up forever lost in time
Save me, save me before I drown
Save me, save me before I drown
We conquered every single bump in my road, made it all worthwhile
Just remember how I cared when it came crashing down
I'd like to toast to all those angels that were always hanging 'round
Save me, save me before I drown
Save me, save me before I drown, drown
Oh, oh
Maybe life ain't what it seems, 'cause it's all a dream
Forgive me
Sometimes I feel like a fool 'cause I'm so uncool
Forgive me
The lyrics of "Drown" by Limp Bizkit reflect a sense of urgency and desperation from the singer. The opening lines, "It's getting closer to the end, every part of me, then disaster takes its toll and now I'm left with only me" indicate a feeling of impending doom, as if something catastrophic is about to happen. The following lines suggest that the singer may attribute their sorrow to personal flaws or mistakes ("Maybe sorrow plays a role when you feel unkind, your abuses matter, standing up forever lost in time"). The chorus, with its repeated plea for salvation, highlights the sense of fear and hopelessness the singer is experiencing.
However, it's not all doom and gloom. The second verse reflects on the past with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation. The line "We conquered every single bump in my road, made it all worthwhile" suggests that despite the challenges, the singer is able to find meaning and purpose in their life. They express gratitude for the people who have supported them, with the line "I'd like to toast to all those angels that were always hanging 'round."
The final lines of the song, "Maybe life ain't what it seems, 'cause it's all a dream, forgive me / Sometimes I feel like a fool 'cause I'm so uncool, forgive me" express a sense of self-reflection and vulnerability. The singer may feel uncertain about the meaning or purpose of their life, and may feel inadequate in comparison to others. The repeated plea for forgiveness suggests a desire for acceptance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting closer to the end, every part of me
The singer senses that the end of their life is approaching and they feel it in every aspect of their being.
Then disaster takes its toll and now I'm left with only me
After experiencing a tragedy, the singer feels alone and vulnerable.
Maybe sorrow plays a role when you feel unkind
Perhaps negative feelings and behavior can be rooted in inner pain and sadness.
Your abuses matter, standing up forever lost in time
The harmful actions towards others will remain significant and have long-lasting effects.
Save me, save me before I drown
The artist is pleading for someone to intervene and help them before they are overcome by their struggles.
It's getting closer to the end, I look back and smile
As the end nears, the singer reflects on their life with positivity and gratitude.
We conquered every single bump in my road, made it all worthwhile
The challenges and hardships the singer faced were worth it because they overcame them.
Just remember how I cared when it came crashing down
The artist wants their loved ones to remember how supportive and caring they were in times of crisis.
I'd like to toast to all those angels that were always hanging 'round
The artist wants to honor and thank the people who have been supportive and helpful in their life.
Maybe life ain't what it seems, 'cause it's all a dream
The artist is questioning the reality and meaning of life, wondering if it is all just an illusion.
Forgive me
The singer is asking for forgiveness for any mistakes or shortcomings they may have had.
Sometimes I feel like a fool 'cause I'm so uncool
The artist feels insecure and self-conscious about not being 'cool' enough.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Samuel Robert Rivers, William Frederick Durst
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Wojciech Ku
Lyrics:
It's getting closer to the end, every part of me
Then disaster takes its toll and now I'm left with only me
Maybe sorrow plays a role when you feel unkind
Your abuses matter, standing up forever lost in time
Save me, save me before I drown
Save me, save me before I drown
It's getting closer to the end, I look back and smile
We conquered every single bump in my road, made it all worthwhile
Just remember how I cared when it came crashing down
I'd like to toast to all those angels that were always hanging 'round
Save me, save me before I drown
Save me, save me before I drown, drown
Oh, oh
Maybe life ain't what it seems, 'cause it's all a dream
Forgive me
Sometimes I feel like a fool 'cause I'm so uncool
Forgive me
Chris Strickland
Results may vary is a highly underrated album. Sure Wes was gone, but there were a lot of amazing songs on the album, showing off Freds range. He isn't the best rapper but he has bars, and his singing voice is surprisingly good. I love this song. It had deep personal meaning to me then, and it still does today.
Ryan Brandes
I can't believe how underated this album is.
Chris Strickland
Absolutely. It's such a shame. Mainly because Wes left those stubborn fans didn't want anything to do with it. Well they missed out on a great album.
ozark mountains
Its really good. I listened to it in iraq 2004.
Frederick William
I discovered LB with this album
Igor Smokin
One of the best albums 👌
Lupillo Sanchez
Agree I actually bought it because I thought crack addict was going to be in the album but bummed out it wasn’t but either way this album is very good was amazed and it also reminds me of high school since I was about to start
spectatape
This song is so good. Brings a tear to my eye. Their serious stuff was always so much better than the rap-metal stuff
B G
this song may be depressing, but it is a masterfully beautiful creation of feeling that we can all relate to at some point in our lives. R.I.P Limp Bizkit of the early days. THEY USED TO BE SO DAMN GOOD
Kino
I never really liked this track when I was a teenager, Now I'm in my 20's it really hits hard.