Drowning
Benj Heard Lyrics
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And I believed in all the lies that paralyze me where I stand
I've read the words that say You separate the dark from light
They say You raise the dead and gave My Love the breath of life
And I believe You have before and I believe
You will in me
So take my heart and take my hand And lead me gently
I found myself in a thirsty land Now I am drowning in love
The lyrics of Benj Heard's song "Drowning" depict a person who feels stuck in a cycle of bad decisions and is desperately seeking a way out. The opening line conveys the feeling of helplessness and frustration as the person stares at the floor, almost expecting it to offer a solution to their troubles. Despite knowing that they've been through this before, they keep going back to the same mistakes. The lies they believed in have left them paralyzed and unable to move forward.
The following lines introduce a glimmer of hope as the person talks about their belief in a power that can separate darkness from light and bring life from death. They express their faith in this power and ask for it to guide them out of their current situation. The final line "I found myself in a thirsty land now I am drowning in love" can be interpreted in different ways - it could mean that the person has finally found love that has overwhelmed them, or it could signify the love of a higher power that has engulfed them and given them the strength to overcome their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Drowning" explore themes of faith, perseverance, and the struggle to break free from cycles of negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit here staring at the floor like it is staring back
I am lost in my thoughts and my feelings are mirrored by the inanimate object in front of me.
I know we've been through this before but I keep turning back
I have gone through the same experience multiple times, but I can't seem to learn from it and keep repeating the same mistakes.
And I believed in all the lies that paralyze me where I stand
I have fallen for false promises and it has made me feel stuck and helpless.
I've read the words that say You separate the dark from light
I have found comfort in the idea that God can help distinguish between good and evil.
They say You raise the dead and gave My Love the breath of life
I have heard stories of God performing miracles and giving life to those who were once dead.
And I believe You have before and I believe
I have faith that God has the power to bring me out of my current situation.
You will in me
I believe that God will work a miracle in my life specifically.
So take my heart and take my hand And lead me gently
I am surrendering my life to God and asking Him to guide me through this difficult time.
I found myself in a thirsty land
I am emotionally drained and in need of spiritual nourishment.
Now I am drowning in love
Through surrendering to God, I am overwhelmed with the realization of His love and grace towards me.
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.