Continental Drift
Chief State Lyrics

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I remember 2012 like an old familiar morning
Kick it by the lake with nothing planned.
It was easier back then, unaware of what was dawning
I didn't know the good' came with bad.

Do you ever think of what we had?
At the time I thought it's such a drag.

In winter I feel the continental drift
It's been years in making
But recently I've noticed it.
I'm bitter about my latest mental shift
I want a second chance with ignorance
And live in bliss.
How did it come to this? How did it come to.

You're never warned of what's in store
But I thought I'd be prepared for
What the world was gonna throw at me.
Make it through the day despite the growing lethargy
Looking for a way to free my mind from decay.

All that I thought came to nothing.
Over and over I let myself slip away.
Is this temporary?
Then I guess that I'm to blame.

In winter I feel the continental drift
It's been years in making
But recently I've noticed it.
I'm bitter about my latest mental shift
I want a second chance with ignorance
And live in bliss.
Consider this a detrimental fit
Cos I'm not able to comprehend the logistics.
So bitter about this latest mental shift
I want a second chance with ignorance
And live in bliss.

Oh how did it come to this?
All these years I've been falling adrift
Changing but failing to notice it
Can somebody show me a way to live?

Oh how did it come to this?
All these years I've been falling adrift
Changing but failing to notice it
Can somebody show me a way to live?
Is this it?
Am I nothing more than this?
I think I've got more to give
Can somebody show me a way to live?

Oh how did it come to this?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chief State's song "Continental Drift" reflect on the passage of time and the changes that come with it. The first verse reminisces about a simpler time in 2012, when the singer and their friends would spend carefree days by the lake. However, there is a sense of naivety in their recollection, as they were unaware of the challenges that would soon come their way. The singer wonders if others ever think about what they had during that time, acknowledging that they themselves considered it a burden.

The chorus, focused on the metaphor of "continental drift," symbolizes the gradual changes and transformations that have occurred over the years. The singer feels bitter about their recent mental shift, longing for a second chance to live in ignorance and bliss. They question how they ended up in their current state and express a desire to understand and find a way to live differently.

The second verse reflects on the lack of warning about what life has in store. The singer thought they would be prepared for whatever challenges they faced, but a growing lethargy has taken hold. They seek a way to free their mind from decay and express frustration that all their previous thoughts and efforts have amounted to nothing.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember 2012 like an old familiar morning
I have vivid memories of the year 2012, reminiscent of a familiar and comforting morning.

Kick it by the lake with nothing planned.
Spending carefree time by the lake without any specific agenda.

It was easier back then, unaware of what was dawning
Life seemed simpler in the past, blissfully unaware of the forthcoming challenges.

I didn't know the good' came with bad.
I was unaware that along with the positive aspects, there would also be negative experiences.

Do you ever think of what we had?
Have you ever reflected upon the things we possessed in the past?

At the time I thought it's such a drag.
During that period, I believed that it was an arduous situation.

In winter I feel the continental drift
During the winter season, I experience a metaphorical separation between myself and my surroundings.

It's been years in making
This disconnection has been gradually forming for a long time.

But recently I've noticed it.
However, I have recently become aware of this separation.

I'm bitter about my latest mental shift
I feel resentful towards my recent change in mindset.

I want a second chance with ignorance / And live in bliss.
I desire the opportunity to return to a state of ignorance and experience bliss.

How did it come to this? How did it come to.
I am questioning how I arrived at this current state of disconnection.

You're never warned of what's in store
No one ever prepares you for what lies ahead.

But I thought I'd be prepared for / What the world was gonna throw at me.
However, I believed that I would be ready to face whatever challenges the world presented.

Make it through the day despite the growing lethargy
Despite feeling increasingly tired and slow, I manage to get through each day.

Looking for a way to free my mind from decay.
I am searching for a means to escape the deterioration of my mind.

All that I thought came to nothing.
Everything that I had believed in turned out to be empty and insignificant.

Over and over I let myself slip away.
Repeatedly, I allowed myself to lose grip on who I am.

Is this temporary?
I wonder if this state of being is only temporary.

Then I guess that I'm to blame.
In that case, I accept responsibility for my current situation.

Consider this a detrimental fit / Cos I'm not able to comprehend the logistics.
View this as a harmful emotional outburst, as I am unable to understand the complexities of my circumstances.

So bitter about this latest mental shift
I feel intense bitterness regarding my recent change in mindset.

I want a second chance with ignorance / And live in bliss.
I long for another opportunity to embrace ignorance and experience bliss.

All these years I've been falling adrift
Throughout all these years, I have been gradually drifting apart.

Changing but failing to notice it
Undergoing changes, yet failing to recognize them.

Can somebody show me a way to live?
Is there someone who can guide me towards a fulfilling life?

Is this it?
Is this the extent of my existence?

Am I nothing more than this?
Is there nothing beyond my current state?

I think I've got more to give
I believe that I have further potential to offer.

Can somebody show me a way to live?
Is there someone who can demonstrate how to truly live?

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Kavanagh, Fraser Simpson, Joseph Soderholm, Nicholas Pang, Tim Creviston

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