U
Alex Lustig Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Is it true that we are just a drop in the ocean
That they'll never care about us
All the waves came moving, pushing us under water
But don't worry bout that
(But don't worry bout that)

Gimme your coat, I will build a Salem boat for us
Staying afloat, only you and I will be fine

Have you ever felt like you're drowning in day to day life
Like you can't get any rest
But I found a way out, we will live in slow motion
Move a little closer, take a deep breath

Gimme your coat, I will build a Salem boat for us
Staying afloat, only you and I will be fine




(Will be fine)
Only you and I will be fine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alex Lustig's song U are a contemplation of life's purpose and meaning: the feeling of insignificance in the vastness of the world, the struggle to stay afloat amid the overwhelming waves of life, and the search for a way out. The opening lines of the song express the singer's feeling that humans are insignificant in the grand scheme of things, just a drop in the ocean that no one will care about. The imagery of waves pushing them under water symbolizes the overwhelming nature of life's challenges. However, the singer reassures the listener not to worry about it, perhaps suggesting that finding personal meaning is more important than worrying about their smallness in the world.


The next stanza expresses the feeling of drowning in day-to-day life, unable to rest. However, the singer has found a way out, suggesting a solution to life's struggles. They propose building a Salem boat, historically used for fishing and exploring shallow waters, and staying afloat with only the two of them. This could also symbolize their desire to escape the overwhelming struggles of modern life and live a simpler existence. The final line reinforces the idea that only the two of them will be fine, expressing the idea of personal connection and the importance of "we" in a world where individuals can easily feel lost.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it true that we are just a drop in the ocean
Are we insignificant individuals in the grand scheme of things?


That they'll never care about us
Are we so small that no one will ever show concern for us?


All the waves came moving, pushing us under water
Are the difficulties and challenges of life overwhelming and drowning us?


But don't worry bout that
But don't let those things worry you.


Gimme your coat, I will build a Salem boat for us
Let's work together to create a safe haven for ourselves.


Staying afloat, only you and I will be fine
We will survive as long as we keep our heads above water and stay together.


Have you ever felt like you're drowning in day to day life
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and suffocated by the mundane aspects of daily life?


Like you can't get any rest
Like you can't find respite or escape from the stresses of life?


But I found a way out, we will live in slow motion
But I found a way to slow down and enjoy life.


Move a little closer, take a deep breath
Come closer to me, and take a deep breath to find peace.


Only you and I will be fine
As long as we have each other, everything will be okay.




Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Azam Hassan

After 2 years and I still hear it cause of this unique styles of music

Jorge García

Amo las canciones que pones <3

Taylor Artemenko

So peaceful, love it so much <3

Kirkland Plourde

Another great song
Thanks for making my day better by uploading these awesome songs
Have a great day everyone

Chill Nation

Glad you liked it!

Brayden Merry

Wow, this was so good. Added in my playlist. Thanks for channels like Chill Nation, Espresso Vibes, Koala and SuicideSheep.

Chill Nation

Another one

Benjamin Konrad

Nice... I like it

brooklyn pausal

this is so my type of music.the vocals were so classy and the drop of music again very cool and very classy.classy is like the best word to describe this song!💋

Aaaaaa

love.it. ×) this is literally 'chill nation' I'm listening to this & eating ice cream 😂 chilling

More Comments

More Versions