Drown
Benny Mayne Lyrics

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I got some problems in my head
I got some new hoes in my bed
Do the same thing every damn night
In the deep tryna hold my breath

I think I′m fallin', yeah
But you don′t notice it
I killed a bottle

And I don't notice it
I'm in the bottle yeah
It′s at my shoulders, yeah
I′m goin farther, just like you wanted.

Don't let me drown
Alone and slowly sinking
Look at me now
I ain′t never been this dead
No more saving me.

Don't let me down
You know I′m ahead
I know that it's bad
Don′t let me drown
I ain't never been this dead
No more saving me.

When I go under
Just sit and watch it
The words wash over
My dirt illusion
Do what I told ya
I kept your problems
You see me jumpin' and now I′m not your problem

I think I′m fallin', yeah
But you don′t notice it (yeah)
I killed a bottle
And I don't notice it (yeah)
I′m in the bottle yeah
It's at my shoulders yeah
I′m goin farther, just like you wanted.

Don't let me drown
Alone and slowly sinking
Look at me now
I ain't never been this dead (no no)
No more saving me. (no no)

Don′t let me down
You know I′m ahead
I know that it's bad
Don′t let me drown
I ain't never been this dead
No more saving me

Hoaaaaah
Hoaaaah
Hoaaah

Hoaaaaah
Hoaaaah
Hoaaah

Hoaaaaah
Hoaaaah
Hoaaah

Hoaaaaah

Hoaaaah
Hoaaah

Overall Meaning

In the song "Drown" by Benny Mayne, the singer talks about his recurring problems and how he tries to overcome them but finds himself sinking deeper into darkness every day. The lyrical theme of the song is about drowning and struggling to stay afloat amidst problems that seem insurmountable. He admits to having new women sleeping with him every night as a way of avoiding his problems, but finds no real satisfaction or escape from his difficulties. He admits to drinking heavily, but the alcohol does little to alleviate his anxiety or stress, and he feels like he's falling apart.

He says that he is falling, but the person he is addressing fails to notice or do anything about it. When he asks them not to let him drown, he is essentially asking for help, but he also knows that he needs to find a way to take responsibility for his own problems. He doesn't want to be saved anymore, he just wants to understand himself and his emotions more and overcome his inner struggles.

The song is ultimately a cry for help, an admission of vulnerability, and an expression of hope that he will one day be able to rise above his troubles.

Line by Line Meaning

I got some problems in my head
I am struggling with mental health issues and negative thoughts.

I got some new hoes in my bed
I am using sex and new partners as a temporary distraction from my problems.

Do the same thing every damn night
I am stuck in a cycle of unhealthy habits and routines.

In the deep tryna hold my breath
I feel like I am drowning in my struggles and trying to keep my head above water.

I think I'm fallin', yeah
I am starting to lose control and feel overwhelmed.

But you don't notice it
The people around me are unaware of my struggles and the severity of my situation.

I killed a bottle
I am relying on alcohol to numb my pain and cope with my problems.

And I don't notice it
I am so consumed by my struggles that I am not fully aware of the consequences of my actions.

I'm in the bottle yeah
My dependence on alcohol has taken over my life.

It's at my shoulders yeah
I am reaching a breaking point and my problems are weighing heavily on me.

I'm goin farther, just like you wanted.
I am pushing myself to the brink of destruction in order to meet someone else's expectations or desires.

Don't let me drown
I am asking for someone to help me and keep me from completely falling apart.

Alone and slowly sinking
I am struggling on my own and my problems are gradually becoming worse.

Look at me now
My situation has become dire and I am in desperate need of help.

I ain't never been this dead
I feel completely lifeless and drained of energy.

No more saving me.
I cannot continue to rely on others to constantly rescue me from my problems.

You know I'm ahead
Despite my problems, I am still trying to move forward and make progress.

I know that it's bad
I am aware of how serious my situation has become.

When I go under
If I am unable to recover from my struggles.

Just sit and watch it
There may be nothing that can be done to help me and I will need to face the consequences on my own.

The words wash over
I am inundated by negative thoughts and feelings.

My dirt illusion
My self-destructive habits and behaviors have clouded my judgement and perception of reality.

Do what I told ya
I am asking someone to follow through with a request, despite the potential harm it may cause.

I kept your problems
I have been taking on the issues of others in order to distract myself from my own problems.

You see me jumpin' and now I'm not your problem
By taking on others' problems and displaying erratic behavior, I have pushed people away and become someone else's problem to deal with.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@c.j.thedude

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I got some problems in my head. I got some new hoes in my bed. Do the same thing every damn night. In the deep tryin' to hold my breath.

I think I'm falling, yeah, but you don't notice it. I killed a bottle, yeah, and I don't notice it. I'm in the water. It's at my shoulders, yeah. I go in farther just like you wanted.

(Chorus)
Don't let me drown.
Alone and slowly sinking.
Look at me now.
I ain't never been this deep.
No more saving me.

Don't let me drown. You know I'm ahead. I know that its bad.

Don't let me drown. I ain't never been this deep. No more saving me.

When I go under, just sit and watch it. The waves wash over my dirty laundry. Do what I told ya. I get too proud. You see me jump in and now I'm not your problem.

I think I'm falling, yeah, but you don't notice it. (Aye) I killed a bottle, yeah, and I don't notice it. (Yea) I'm in the water. It's at my shoulders, yeah. I go in farther just like you wanted.

(Chorus)
Don't let me drown
Alone and slowly sinking.
Look at me now
I ain't never been this deep (no no)
No more saving me (no No!)

Don't let me drown
You know I'm ahead
I know that its bad

Don't let me drown
I ain't ever been this deep
No more saving me

Ohhhunnh Ohhh Ohhunnh
Ohhhunnh Ohhh Ohhunnh
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Ohhhunnh Ohhhunh Ohhunnh

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