Drown
A Moment's Worth Lyrics
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With whatever words or weapons I could find.
And I always end up leaving thinking
"how'd things get so bad?"
When the answer's right in front of me. When the answer is myself.
(When I look at myself, (I) see how things get so bad.
The answer's in the mirror. The answer's myself.)
Press rewind.
Play that part right there and watch yourself cross every line.
(I can start this now).
I can turn this around.
I can start this all over as somebody new.
(I swear I won't)
I swear I won't let you down.
No, not this time, not again
(Just say that you love me).
Just say the words you still love me.
Not this time, not again (just say that you love me).
Just say the words you still...
You still love.
And I'll do anything, I swear.
And now regret fills me as I see how much I've hurt you.
I keep repeating to myself, that's it this time I lost you.
And then a scene plays in my mind:
The ocean waves crash softly, you whisper 'hey you' in my ear and say how
Much you love me.
(The ocean it crashes in my mind so softly.
Your whispers they haunt me and tell me you love me.)
Just stop.
Press rewind.
Play that part right there and watch yourself cross every line.
But I let you down, so just let me...
But I let you down.
(I can start this now as somebody new. I swear I won't).
We're so scared of each other.
The song "Drown" by A Moment's Worth is about an individual grappling with the truth that they are the cause of their own problems. The first verse talks about how the person is often blinded by their emotions and lashes out in anger, only to later realize that their own actions are what caused the situation they find themselves in. The person sees their own reflection and realizes that they are to blame. The chorus then talks about how the person can turn things around and start anew by acknowledging their mistakes and taking responsibility for their own actions. They beg the person they have hurt to forgive them and to love them again, promising to do better.
The second verse is about the person reflecting on their own regret and acknowledging that they have hurt the one they love. Again, the chorus reaffirms the desire to change and do better. The third verse then describes a scene that the person imagines in their mind, where they are with the person they love at the beach and the waves crashing signify the emotional turmoil within them. They once again plead to be forgiven and loved.
Overall, the song is about taking responsibility for one's own actions and the desire to change for the better. It also talks about the fear of losing someone and the hope for forgiveness and second chances.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth always hits me in the face like a bag of bricks and I swing blindly
When faced with the truth, I react impulsively and without thought.
With whatever words or weapons I could find.
I will use any means necessary to defend myself, even if it involves hurting others.
And I always end up leaving thinking "how'd things get so bad?"
I am unaware of how my actions and words led to the current situation.
When the answer's right in front of me. When the answer is myself.
I am the cause of my problems, and I must take responsibility for my actions.
So press stop.
I need to take a break and reflect on myself.
Press rewind.
I need to revisit my past behavior and decisions.
Play that part right there and watch yourself cross every line.
I need to analyze my past actions and understand where I went wrong.
I can start this now.
I have the power to change myself and my behavior.
I can turn this around.
I can make things right if I am willing to put in the effort.
I can start this all over as somebody new.
I can become a better version of myself.
I swear I won't let you down.
I promise to change and do better in the future.
No, not this time, not again.
I have let others down in the past, but I am determined not to do so again.
Just say the words you still love me.
I need reassurance and validation from others.
And I'll do anything, I swear.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to regain the trust of those I've hurt.
And now regret fills me as I see how much I've hurt you.
I feel remorseful for my hurtful actions and words.
I keep repeating to myself, that's it this time I lost you.
I fear losing the ones I love as a result of my actions.
The ocean waves crash softly, you whisper 'hey you' in my ear and say how Much you love me.
I yearn for the love and affection of others, even in my imagination.
But I let you down, so just let me...
I have hurt others, and I need to make amends.
We're so scared of each other.
Our fear and insecurities prevent us from connecting and being vulnerable.
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.