Drown
Black Salt Tone Lyrics
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Definitely guarded, don't trust anyone
Burned too many times, I did not see the signs
Naive to deceit, the manipulating kind
Yes I might be slow to learn my life lessons
But with enough practice I'll master these sessions
My back to the ropes and it's my last round
I gotta give it all I got I'm gonna go all out
I won't connect 'em all but you will believe me
Deep inside of me there is a beast
If you try to test me you will see my teeth
We could have been friends but you tried to provoke me
It did not have to be this way you could've got to know me
You get one chance so learn to suck it up
It's a delicate dance so don't fuck it up
My time here is short, so I’m going to make it count
Chorus:
You won’t take me down
Learn to swim, or choose to drown
I won’t be brought down, I won’t be brought down
I’ll stand my ground, I’ll stand my ground
The clock is ticking there so much I'm missing
Don't waste my time with your fighting and pissing
So many snakes hiding in the grass
Each of them waiting for a piece of your ass
I gotta let go, those are words of the wise
Forget the past it will haunt you through life
Picking up the pieces start rebuilding
Work on my weakness my defense my shielding
If you let them in they will learn all about you
What makes you tick what gets under your skin
Your good deeds your bad deeds greatness and sin
Using It against you until you are pinned
It starts all over pretend to be friends
But All good things must come to an end
When the dust settles and the smoke clears
Will you be standing or swimming tears
My time here is short, so I’m going to make it count
In the first verse of the song "Drown" by Black Salt Tone, the lyrics portray a sense of caution and reluctance to trust easily due to past experiences of betrayal and being deceived. The singer acknowledges that they have been hurt before and were naive to the signs of manipulation. Despite their slow learning curve, they express determination to master life lessons and give their all in the face of challenges. The imagery of being backed into a corner with their "back to the ropes" conveys a sense of urgency and a need to fight back with all their strength.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's resilience and refusal to be brought down by obstacles or negative influences. They assert their determination to stand their ground and not let anyone or anything take them down. The metaphor of learning to swim or choosing to drown suggests a mindset of survival and perseverance, urging listeners to overcome challenges rather than succumb to them.
The second verse delves deeper into themes of betrayal and deceit, cautioning against trusting too easily and emphasizing the presence of opportunistic individuals who may take advantage of vulnerabilities. The lyrics advocate for letting go of past traumas and rebuilding oneself, focusing on self-improvement and strengthening defenses against potential harm. The imagery of snakes in the grass waiting for an opportunity to strike reinforces the message of remaining vigilant and not letting one's guard down.
The closing lines of the song reiterate the urgency of making the most of one's time and not allowing negative influences to drag them down. The singer reflects on the transient nature of life and the importance of seizing opportunities to stand strong in the face of adversity. Overall, "Drown" by Black Salt Tone conveys a message of resilience, self-preservation, and determination to overcome obstacles, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting external forces dictate one's fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't give up my love to just anyone
Definitely guarded, don't trust anyone
Burned too many times, I did not see the signs
Naive to deceit, the manipulating kind
Yes I might be slow to learn my life lessons
But with enough practice I'll master these sessions
My back to the ropes and it's my last round
I gotta give it all I got I'm gonna go all out
Yeah in the end I will come out swinging
I won't connect 'em all but you will believe me
Deep inside of me there is a beast
If you try to test me you will see my teeth
We could have been friends but you tried to provoke me
It did not have to be this way you could've got to know me
You get one chance so learn to suck it up
It's a delicate dance so don't fuck it up
My time here is short, so I’m going to make it count
My time is limited, so I'll make it worthwhile
The clock is ticking there so much I'm missing
Time is passing by, don't waste it on unnecessary conflicts
So many snakes hiding in the grass
Deceptive people waiting to harm you
I gotta let go, those are words of the wise
Learn to move on, wise advice
Picking up the pieces start rebuilding
Working on improving and strengthening myself
If you let them in they will learn all about you
Be cautious about who you trust, people can use your vulnerabilities against you
Using It against you until you are pinned
Manipulating you until you are trapped
All good things must come to an end
Everything has its time and will eventually end
When the dust settles and the smoke clears
When chaos calms down and the truth is revealed
My time here is short, so I’m going to make it count
My time is limited, so I'll make it worthwhile
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