Sink Florida Sink
Against Me! Lyrics

The lyrics of Against Me!'s song Sink Florida Sink are powerful and emotive, taking the listener on a journey through heartbreak, distance, and ultimately, acceptance. The song begins with the singer yearning for a communication blackout, wishing for a separation between themselves and their former lover that is so vast it feels like an ocean. But the singer’s heart refuses to let go: even as they try to ignore the person they’re missing, their heart mimics their lover’s breathing as a “skipping rhythm.” The cadence carries them away, and for a moment it feels like they might be able to forget. However, the truth is that they can’t hesitate when that person comes back into their life. They’re compelled to write to them, even if it’s just to send a letter to their “last known residence.”

The chorus of Sink Florida Sink repeats the lines “And we sink and we drown / And what is lost can never be found.” This is a powerful expression of pain and catharsis. It’s a release valve for all the emotions that have been building up throughout the verses. The singer has been swimming, metaphorically holding their head above water, all this time. But now, they let themselves sink. It’s a conscious decision born of a deep understanding that there is no way to keep someone you love from slipping away. Panic gives way to acceptance, and in that space, the singer sees the truth about themselves and their former lover. They acknowledge that there is something wrong with both of them, and that they both will always find a reason to screw things up.