Drifting
Boogie The Big Man Lyrics
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I got myself a mansion, then I gave it away
It's not the world that's heavy, it's just the things that you save
And I'm drifting, drifting away
Drifting, drifting, drifting along
I rid myself of worries, and my worries were gone
I only run when I want to and I sleep like a dog
I'm drifting, drifting along
They get so excited, nothing gets in their way
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
It's good for drifting, drifting away
All the suit coats say, "there is money to be made"
They get so excited, nothing get's in their way
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
It's good for drifting, drifting away
Drifting, drifting, drifting, uh huh
I feel like going back there, but never for long
I sometimes wonder if they know that I'm gone
I'm drifting, drifting along
Drifting, drifting along, drifting, drifting along.
The song "Drifting" by Boogie The Big Man is a song about the singer's discontentment with material possessions and their value in life. The chorus repeats "drifting away" emphasizing the idea of letting go and moving on from something or someone. The first stanza talks about how the singer acquired a mansion and then gave it away, suggesting that they have realized that material possessions are not important. The second stanza talks about how the singer has rid themselves of worries, and only runs and sleeps when they want to, creating an image of freedom and choice. The third stanza talks about suit coats, which can represent business people or society, who prioritize money over anything else, and that the singer's road may be lonely because it doesn't follow the mainstream idea of success.
The song has a contemplative, slow tempo that contributes to the relaxed tone of the lyrics. The repetitive structure of the chorus, with three "drifting" in a row, creates a hypnotic effect that reflects the idea of letting go and moving on. The lyrics themselves emphasize this theme of drifting and the idea of freedom, with lines such as "I only run when I want to" and "My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved."
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting, drifting, drifting away
Slowly and steadily moving away from the current situation, lost in thoughts and constantly lured by unseen opportunities.
I got myself a mansion, then I gave it away
Material possessions don't satisfy the soul and so, one doesn't cling to them when there are better avenues available.
It's not the world that's heavy, it's just the things that you save
The weight of the world doesn't hold you down, but the burden of hoarding unnecessary things does weigh one down.
And I'm drifting, drifting away
Continuing to move away from one's surroundings, being a free spirit without any obligations or responsibilities.
I rid myself of worries, and my worries were gone
By letting go of worries, one finds peace and contentment in life.
I only run when I want to and I sleep like a dog
One has a carefree life, not bound by any rules, free to do what they want and rest as much as they please.
The suit coats say, "there is money to be made"
The business world is all about profit and those in power will go to great lengths to make more money.
They get so excited, nothing gets in their way
Those consumed by the quest for money will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
Choosing an unconventional path in life may be lonely, but it is worth the adventure and discovery along the way.
It's good for drifting, drifting away
Taking an unknown path is the perfect opportunity to continue to move and explore what else is out there.
I feel like going back there, but never for long
Occasionally revisiting past experiences or moments, but never staying too long as there are still more opportunities to be found.
I sometimes wonder if they know that I'm gone
Thinking about those left behind, but ultimately aware that one has to move on and blaze their own trail.
Drifting, drifting along, drifting, drifting along.
Reiterating the lyrics to showcase the constant motion and exploration with a freedom that comes with drifting away.
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