Drown
Cherry Bleach Lyrics
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I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
So paint me a picture
Of a dream far from here
Meet me at the crossroads
Where the riverman stares
So paint me a picture
Of a dream far from here
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
So paint me a picture
Of a dream far from here
Meet me at the crossroads
Where the riverman stares
So paint me a picture
Of a dream far from here
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I can't and won't fall again
The lyrics to Cherry Bleach's song "Drown" speak to the fear of falling or failing and the hope for someone to help prevent that. The repeated plea of "don't let me drown" shows the desperation to not repeat past mistakes and to avoid the pitfalls that led to a previous fall. The singer recognizes the need for assistance, as they cannot do it alone. They are asking for someone to "paint [them] a picture of a dream far from here," a hopeful image to look towards and strive for. The crossroads and riverman suggest a choice to be made and a sense of uncertainty, but the dream offers a glimmer of hope.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and the need for support to avoid repeating negative experiences. They also suggest a hope for a better future and a willingness to seek out guidance in achieving it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me, don't let me drown
I am asking for your help to not let me drown, both physically and emotionally
I can't and won't fall again
I cannot afford to fall, as it will result in my drowning or loss of self
So paint me a picture
Provide me with a vivid imagination to escape my reality
Of a dream far from here
Where I can temporarily forget what is happening in my surroundings
Meet me at the crossroads
Meet me at the turning point of my life
Where the riverman stares
Where my fate, represented by the riverman, is uncertain
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ewan Watson
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