Air Formation are a Shoegaze band formed in Sussex, England in 2000; they d… Read Full Bio ↴Air Formation are a Shoegaze band formed in Sussex, England in 2000; they debuted with their first 7" in the summer of 1998 under the name "b.e.a.b Approved". In the early 2000s they were forced to change their name, they chose Air Formation as a replacement. Inspired by bands like Flying Saucer Attack, Spacemen 3, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, their music incorporated heavily delayed guitar and feedback, droning keyboards, and soft vocals. They have released five albums, three EPs, and five 7"s singles.

Adrift
Air Formation Lyrics

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If only I'd have waited to say those words
Can't escape my thoughts of you
How long have I been on your mind?
Try to decide what's right

If only I'd have sensed I'd be set adrift
If only I'd found a way round it
Guide me away to safer shores

Take me away from it all

Take me away from it all
Take me away from it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Air Formation's song Adrift revolve around regret, longing for escape and indecision. The singer of the song is regretting not holding back on saying certain words and how that has affected their relationship with the person they are addressing. They are caught up in thoughts of this person and wonder how long they have been on the other person's mind. The singer seems uncertain of their position and seems to want to make a decision on what is the right way forward.

The phrase "If only I'd have sensed I'd be set adrift" suggests that the singer may now feel like they are lost at sea, without a clear direction or way forward, as if they have lost control. They feel that if they had made a different decision, they might have been able to avoid this feeling of aimlessness. They are seeking guidance and safety from the situation they find themselves in and want to be taken away from it all.

In summary, the lyrics of the song Adrift describe a person who is lost and confused, possibly regretting past actions, and seeking a way forward to safety and away from their current situation.

Line by Line Meaning

If only I'd have waited to say those words
Regretting having spoken too soon

Can't escape my thoughts of you
Thinking about the person continuously

How long have I been on your mind?
Wondering about the amount of time spent occupying someone's thoughts

Try to decide what's right
Attempting to make a good decision

If only I'd have sensed I'd be set adrift
Wishing to have had the foresight to avoid being left stranded

If only I'd found a way round it
Wishing to have found a solution to avoid the problem

Guide me away to safer shores
Asking for help to find a secure place

Take me away from it all
Asking to be removed from everything

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