Drown
Ardency Lyrics
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I wouldn't let you sink alone
And if I thought you left me here
I wouldn't be so slow to go
When I heard you call my name
I felt a pull from swolen twine
A rough and angry word you spoke
And with your force I sank below
I drown I drown I drown alone
The lyrics to Ardency's song "Drown" speak to the emotions of love and the fear of abandonment. The opening verse describes the singer's willingness to be selflessly supportive to their partner, declaring that they would not let them suffer alone. However, the second verse reveals a deeper vulnerability as the singer acknowledges their own apprehension of being left behind and the pain it would cause.
The last verse seems to give voice to the ultimate fear of being forsaken by a loved one. The use of the powerful metaphor of drowning is visceral and unsettling. The repeated line "I drown I drown I drown alone" emphasizes the singer's terror of being left to suffer the consequences of love and loss, without any support or comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
If I saw you drown in love
If I noticed you deeply falling in love
I wouldn't let you sink alone
I would never let you suffer alone
And if I thought you left me here
And if I believed you had abandoned me
I wouldn't be so slow to go
I wouldn't hesitate to leave you behind
When I heard you call my name
When I heard you call out for me
I felt a pull from swolen twine
I felt a strong emotional connection that bound us together
A rough and angry word you spoke
You said something harsh and hostile to me
Attached below my ribs and spine
That hurtful comment affected me deeply
And with your force I sank below
Your strength and power caused me to sink
I drown I drown I drown alone
I am drowning in my emotional pain and feeling isolated
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.