Drifter
City 17 Lyrics
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I'm living on a run
Cause you know, I'm a Drifter
Drifter
I'm ... with the sunshine about some time
I'm living on a run
Cause you know, I'm a Drifter
Drifter
I'm living on a run
Cause you know, I'm a Drifter
Drifter
I'm ... with the sunshine about some time
I'm living on a run
Cause you know, I'm a Drifter
Drifter
Cause you know
(end)
The lyrics to "Drifter" by City 17 seem to describe the life of a person who is constantly on the move, living a life of uncertainty and restlessness. The repetition of the phrase "I'm ... with the sunshine about some time" suggests that although the person may enjoy moments of happiness and freedom, there is always a sense of impermanence and transience. The chorus, with its repeated use of the word "Drifter," emphasizes this feeling of not belonging, of being a wanderer without a fixed home or identity. The line "I'm living on a run" further reinforces the idea of a life lived in motion, always moving forward and never stopping.
The use of language in this song is simple and repetitive, but it effectively conveys the sense of restlessness and dislocation that is at the heart of the lyrics. The song's structure, with its minimalistic verses and repeated chorus, also reinforces this idea of endless repetition and motion. Ultimately, "Drifter" is a song that speaks to the human desire for freedom and adventure, but also acknowledges the inherent risks and uncertainties that come with a life lived on the move.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ... with the sunshine about some time
I'm enjoying the sunshine occasionally when it's available
I'm living on a run
I am continuously moving from place to place
Cause you know, I'm a Drifter
I am a person who moves from place to place without any permanent home
Drifter
A reaffirmation of being a person with no fixed place to live
Cause you know
Self-explanatory – implies that the listener already knows about the artist's situation
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shaun O'Driscoll
I listened to this song when you first uploaded it and I've been in love with it ever since. Hands down my favorite song, even still after 5 yrs of when I first heard it. For some reason this song holds a special part of my heart because I resonate with it so well.
P.S from 2:00 to 2:00 is my favorite part but especially 2:17 to 2:30 really gets me ahaha =)
Vorona
Goodness gracious. Just makes you wanna dance. Thanks for sharing Kito! Oh yeah and maybe a Nu Disco compilation someday. Someday, maybe. Yeah, maybe. Maybe!
krazy4862
City 17 is possibly my favorite artist next to Varien. Keep it up Kito :D
Catagon
Love the smooth start and the dubstep isn't too much either so I love this track! Also... isn't that the static noise from some slender man games at 1:08!
City 17
<3
LiangHuBBB
This track is great! <3
VNR
OMG where do you find all these awesome artworks xKito? :o
Awesome song!!
Zero Music
This song would be pretty awesome in a drifting video.. Some nice 240 sideways action :D
BuDz TV
Nostalgia ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
James Lee
wow .... i really love it "Special Thanks" to you xKito <3 :3