Drowning
All About Eve Lyrics


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Reaching out a hand
There's a hand you want to hold
When the night feels blue
The hand feels cold

The fog takes my breath
But we've got to keep breathing now
Gonna live to tell the tale
Gonna live to tell the tale

The drowning man
And the drowning lady
They're soaked to the skin
Clean like ivy
"I can't let you go" she says,
"Hold me now - keep me alive"

The fog comes down
And stars fall down
The moon leaves the sky
Can't ask why
Got to keep dreaming
Leave me now
Safely in your arms
Felt like home




I want to go home now
Gonna live to tell the tale

Overall Meaning

All About Eve's "Drowning" is a song about the feeling of going under, of not being able to stay afloat, of sinking into a state of hopelessness. The lyrics are filled with images of drowning, both literal and metaphorical, making it a poignant reflection on the pain and desperation that can come with life's difficulties. The opening lines "reaching out a hand, there's a hand you want to hold, but when the night feels blue, the hand feels cold" set the tone for the rest of the song, describing a sense of isolation and longing for connection.


The fog takes my breath, but we've got to keep breathing now - this line represents the feeling of being suffocated by fear, but also the need to keep going, to keep fighting to stay alive. The repetition of "gonna live to tell the tale" throughout the song reinforces this idea of survival, of making it through the pain and finding a way to keep going.


The drowning man and the drowning lady in the song represent those who are struggling, but are still connected to each other. They are soaked through, as if they have been fighting to stay afloat for a long time, and yet they are still together, still holding on to each other. The line "I can't let you go" is a declaration of the importance of that connection, the need to hold on to each other even when things are difficult.


Overall, "Drowning" is a powerful and poignant song that captures the struggle of living through difficult times. It's a reminder that even when we feel like we are drowning, there is still hope, and that we can find a way to keep going, to live to tell the tale.


Line by Line Meaning

Reaching out a hand
Offering help to someone in need


There's a hand you want to hold
Seeking comfort and support from another


When the night feels blue
During times of sadness or loneliness


The hand feels cold
The comfort being offered is not enough


The fog takes my breath
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges


But we've got to keep breathing now
Despite the struggles, we must keep going


Gonna live to tell the tale
Going to survive and overcome this ordeal


The drowning man
One who struggles in life's hardships


And the drowning lady
One who is also struggling in their own hardships


They're soaked to the skin
Completely overwhelmed by their struggles


Clean like ivy
Despite the struggles, still strong and resilient


"I can't let you go" she says,
Finding comfort and safety in another's embrace


"Hold me now - keep me alive"
Desperate for the other's support to survive


The fog comes down
Obstacles and challenges continue to arise


And stars fall down
Feeling like everything is falling apart


The moon leaves the sky
Feeling lost and alone in the world


Can't ask why
Accepting life's struggles without questioning them


Got to keep dreaming
Despite the struggles, hold onto hope and dreams


Leave me now
Wanting to be left alone to deal with struggles on one's own


Safely in your arms
Finding safety and comfort in another's embrace


Felt like home
Feeling at ease and at home with the other person


I want to go home now
Seeking a place of comfort and safety


Gonna live to tell the tale
Surviving the struggles and being able to share the story




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY COUSIN, JULIANNE REGAN, MARK PRICE, TIM BRICHENO

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