Adrift
Air Formation Lyrics
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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
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
Take me away from it all
Asking to be removed from everything
Contributed by Jeremiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.