Sinking Ship
Benjah Lyrics

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Everytime that she call
Dont want to pick up
Dont wanna talk
Gotta save my minutes
Blowing me up like Hiroshima
Which you're gonna see that im really gonna leave her
Try to run away, its like slow-mo
Bringing rain in the day, bring no more

We are sinking ship and you know we are going down
Gotta let go before we start to drown(drown)
Round round, round like a caracel we're going awful way too long, Yeah! Round round, round like a caracel, im haughty cuz my heart is gone
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I said i loved you...
She said me too.
I said its over.
Theres nothing you can do
I said i loved you...
She said me too.
I said its over.
Theres nothing you can do

I didnt get away, only that next one
I didnt win like (caught it), not the best son, Dejavu, howd i get here again, i said (?) gotta stop feeling them
Gotta think back, to the last time,
Some saying Dave left enticed
Party go back, back to Pharoah
Not cuz in the LORD that is the rule
Round round, round like a caracel we're going awful way too long, Yeah! Round round, round like a caracel, im haughty cuz my heart is gone

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Lalalala uh uh uh uh oh oh uh uh uh oh
(Echo oh oh)
Lalalala uh uh uh oh uh uh uh uh oh

Are you only sad cuz you got caught
Scared that people will find out
But do you see that you were wrong
Not as strong as you thought
But whatever happens in the night
The sunrise will expose it all
Man up to all your grime
God can restore you in time

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Lalalala uh uh uh uh oh oh uh uh uh oh
(Echo oh oh)
Lalalala uh uh uh oh uh uh uh uh oh
Lalalala uh uh uh uh oh oh uh uh uh oh

(Echo oh oh)
Lalalala uh uh uh oh uh uh uh uh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Sinking Ship" by Benjah is a reflection of a failing relationship, where one partner is trying to detach from the other. The lyrics reflect the feeling of disappointment and the desire to escape the situation. The song starts with the singer avoiding calls from his partner, knowing that every conversation with her pulls him deeper into a relationship that he wants to leave. He compares her calls to the destruction caused by Hiroshima, suggesting that they are destroying him emotionally. He expresses his desire to escape and his feeling of being stuck in slow-mo.

The chorus of the song, "Round round, round like a carousel, we're going awful way too long," reflects how the relationship has turned into a cycle that feels endless with no escape. The metaphorical sinking ship symbolizes the relationship that is slowly falling apart, and he acknowledges this by singing, "We are sinking ship and you know we are going down, gotta let go before we start to drown." The singer acknowledges that he needs to let go of the relationship before it's too late.

The verses speak about his regret, the notion that he's been here before and that he didn't learn from it. He reflects back to the past, feeling like he's been caught in a continuous cycle of failing relationships. The singer urges his partner to take responsibility for her actions, to step up and do the right thing. He speaks of God giving a second chance, a chance to be redeemed, suggesting that he wants to start over.

" Sinking Ship" is a relatable song that speaks to those who have been in a relationship they needed to let go of. It’s a reminder that no matter how hard it is to let go, we have to do what’s best for our well-being, rather than holding onto something that can be detrimental to our mental health.

Line by Line Meaning

Everytime that she call
Whenever she calls me,

Dont want to pick up
I don't want to answer her call,

Dont wanna talk
I don't want to engage with her,

Gotta save my minutes
I need to conserve my phone credits,

Blowing me up like Hiroshima
She's constantly calling and messaging me,

Which you're gonna see that im really gonna leave her
I plan on ending this relationship,

Try to run away, its like slow-mo
Attempting to escape this relationship feels impossible,

Bringing rain in the day, bring no more
This relationship is causing negative emotions and needs to end,

We are sinking ship and you know we are going down
This relationship is doomed to downfall,

Gotta let go before we start to drown(drown)
I need to end things before it gets worse,

Round round, round like a caracel we're going awful way too long, Yeah! Round round, round like a caracel, im haughty cuz my heart is gone
Our relationship has become stagnant and repetitive, and I no longer have feelings for her,

I said i loved you...
I expressed my love for you in the past,

She said me too.
She reciprocated my feelings,

I said its over.
I decided to end things,

Theres nothing you can do
She can't do anything to change my mind,

I didnt get away, only that next one
I moved on to someone else instead of getting away from relationships altogether,

I didnt win like (caught it), not the best son,
I didn't end up with the best partner,

Dejavu, howd i get here again, i said (?) gotta stop feeling them
I'm experiencing this situation again, and I need to stop falling into similar circumstances,

Gotta think back, to the last time,
I need to reflect on my past mistakes,

Some saying Dave left enticed
I was encouraged to leave the relationship,

Party go back, back to Pharoah
I want to go back to my previous lifestyle,

Not cuz in the LORD that is the rule
Not because it's a religious obligation,

Are you only sad cuz you got caught
Are you upset only because you were exposed,

Scared that people will find out
Afraid of the judgment from others,

But do you see that you were wrong
Do you realize that you made a mistake,

Not as strong as you thought
You are not as strong as you believed,

But whatever happens in the night
No matter what happens in the dark,

The sunrise will expose it all
The truth will eventually come to light,

Man up to all your grime
Accept responsibility for your mistakes,

God can restore you in time
With time, you can recover and find redemption,