2. An all-girl rock/punk/grunge band from Sheffield, UK. Although new to the Sheffield rock Scene choker have played some amazing gigs with some of the rock/metal scenes finest, Choker have supported bands such as Acey Slade of Murderdolls, Karnivool, and Skindred aswell as playing with the world famous Satanic Sluts at their northern Showcase.
3. An experimental hardcore punk/metal band on Colloquial Sound Recordings.
Drift
Choker Lyrics
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No one can bring my uncle back
Oh my went too soon
Candy for my sails
Stranded, embracing deep pale
My mother said
Ain't nobody owe you shit
Bought iguanas just to let 'em go
Bottle highs sell 'em for the low
VR video
Porno disappointing
I can't relate with a white dick
I can't escape when the night hit
Got a text from an old friend
Talking 'bout "Nigga where you been?"
In my skin
In my thoughts
Off rip
I'm just counting down blocks
To my refuge
Plenty capable
I don't need rescue
But it helps when you drift through
But it helps when you drift through
Look down at my wrist awful human it is
I see uncles and aunties my ice in a grip
Between blue as in airless
Run with the restless, no Paris
It's local bucha and Ferris wheels
Don't give into what the careless feel
I hold a peel off a quarter mill
For my morning meal
Now my tummy still
Niggas testing my limits I offer deals
Never overkill
Slow stroke water never spill
Slowpoke got a pink cover on a yellow field
Wheat sells but it ain't gold
Put my daddy's plans on hold
I'ma do me, I got new goals
I got new goals, I got new goals
I got new goals, I got new goals
Flip it and clip it then sell it
Drip by the minute I tell 'em
Big tour feeling real now
Billboards don't look down
The lyrics to Choker's song Drift explore themes of loss, loneliness, and self-discovery. The opening lines, "Never could maintain contact, No one can bring my uncle back" suggest a sense of isolation and the inability to connect with others. The line "Oh my went too soon" implies a recent loss, perhaps referring to the uncle.
The next lines, "Candy for my sails, Stranded, embracing deep pale, My mother said, Ain't nobody owe you shit," convey feelings of being adrift, searching for direction and purpose. The phrase "Candy for my sails" suggests that something sweet is driving and propelling the singer forward, despite feelings of being stranded and disconnected. The final line of the passage underscores a message of self-reliance, reminding us that we are ultimately responsible for ourselves.
The song's chorus reflects a sense of hope amid the sense of drifting and uncertainty. The repeated phrase "But it helps when you drift through" suggests that there may be something positive that comes from feeling directionless - perhaps it allows for greater openness and discovery.
The second verse explores a variety of different experiences and emotions. The lines "Bought iguanas just to let 'em go, Bottle highs sell 'em for the low" suggest a restlessness and desire for new experiences, but also a sense of detachment from material possessions. The phrase "Porno disappointing, I can't relate with a white dick" touches on themes of identity and race, suggesting a discomfort with mainstream representations of sexuality. The line "Got a text from an old friend/Talking 'bout 'Nigga where you been?'" highlights the theme of disconnection and the difficulty of maintaining relationships.
The final passage of the song shifts gears, focusing on materialism and success. The lines "Look down at my wrist awful human it is/I see uncles and aunties my ice in a grip" convey a sense of pride in material wealth, but also a certain irony of the ways in which it can never truly replace lost loved ones. The final refrain of "I got new goals" suggests a desire for further success and achievement, but also perhaps hints at an underlying sense of dissatisfaction.
Overall, Choker's song Drift is a rich and complex exploration of a range of emotions and themes. Its meandering structure and fluid lyrics reflect the experience of drift and uncertainty that so many of us feel at various points in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Never could maintain contact
I was never able to keep in touch with people.
No one can bring my uncle back
No one can bring my dead uncle back to life.
Oh my went too soon
Oh my uncle died prematurely.
Candy for my sails
I need something to motivate me and keep me going, like candy for a ship's sails.
Stranded, embracing deep pale
I'm stuck and feeling hopeless, like someone stranded in deep water turning pale.
My mother said
My mother once told me.
Ain't nobody owe you shit
No one owes you anything in life.
Bought iguanas just to let 'em go
I bought iguanas only to set them free without keeping them as pets.
Bottle highs sell 'em for the low
I sell expensive drugs to people for a lower price than usual.
VR video
Virtual reality videos.
Porno disappointing
Pornography leaves me unsatisfied.
I can't relate with a white dick
I can't relate to pornography featuring white people.
I can't escape when the night hit
I can't escape my thoughts and feelings when it's dark outside.
Got a text from an old friend
I received a message from someone I used to know.
Talking 'bout "N**** where you been?"
They asked me where I've been.
In my skin
I'm comfortable with who I am.
In my thoughts
I'm wrapped up in my own thoughts.
Off rip
From the start.
I'm just counting down blocks
I'm just walking along the street and counting the city blocks.
To my refuge
To the place where I feel safe and comfortable.
Plenty capable
I'm fully capable of taking care of myself.
I don't need rescue
I don't need anyone to come and save me.
But it helps when you drift through
But it's nice to just float along without any worries.
Look down at my wrist awful human it is
I'm reminded of my own humanity when I look at my wrist.
I see uncles and aunties my ice in a grip
I see my deceased relatives and the diamonds on my wrist make me feel like I'm holding them tightly.
Between blue as in airless
I'm feeling trapped and suffocated, like I'm surrounded by empty space.
Run with the restless, no Paris
I'm running with people who are always on the move, never staying in one place like tourists in Paris.
It's local bucha and Ferris wheels
I'm enjoying simple things like a local brand of kombucha and Ferris wheels.
Don't give into what the careless feel
I won't make the same mistakes as those who aren't careful.
I hold a peel off a quarter mill
I have a pill worth $250,000 in my possession.
For my morning meal
I take this expensive pill as part of my morning routine.
Now my tummy still
I feel fulfilled and satisfied after taking the pill.
N***** testing my limits I offer deals
People are testing my patience, but I still try to be peaceful and negotiate.
Never overkill
I never go too far.
Slow stroke water never spill
I move slowly and cautiously, like a boat slowly moving through water without spilling anything.
Slowpoke got a pink cover on a yellow field
I'm moving at my own pace, taking my time, just like a slowpoke with a pink shell moving across a yellow arena.
Wheat sells but it ain't gold
I don't need to have the most expensive things to be happy and successful.
Put my daddy's plans on hold
I sacrificed my father's hopes and dreams for me to pursue my own goals.
I'ma do me, I got new goals
I'm going to focus on myself and work towards achieving new goals.
Flip it and clip it then sell it
I make money by buying and reselling items.
Drip by the minute I tell 'em
I'm making money quickly and steadily.
Big tour feeling real now
My successful music tour is finally becoming a reality.
Billboards don't look down
I'm proud of my success and will continue to strive for more, without letting anyone bring me down.
Writer(s): JEFF KLEINMAN, MICHAEL UZOWURU, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.