Claire's influences, which include Joni Mitchell, Sade, Bjork, Fiona Apple, The Duke Spirit , Ella Fitzgerald, Frou Frou, India Arie, Ani Difranco, Portishead and the Sufi poet Rumi, reflects the range of her own music and attitude of creative freedom. She also draws from the good and bad days in life, the current events of the world, and politics.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the EP As Is was released through Amie Street where it was spotlighted on New Music Tuesday and has quickly reached maximum sale value, racking up many recommendations.
More information and full steaming of four songs can be found at Claire's MySpace.com page.
Drifting Away
Claire Guerreso Lyrics
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There ain't no use in running
We're setting like the sun
Your twilight has begun
Ohhh
I didn't think it'd be easy
I didn't know it'd be this hard
But I can't keep you from
Drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away, all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
Drifting away
There's no point in asking why
Still it tears me up inside
To watch you getting close
Giving up the goals
Drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
I'd ask you to stay
If I thought heaven would wait
Still you're drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
Drifting, Drifting,
Drifting Away, Away
The song Drifting Away by Claire Guerreso is a poignant reflection on the inevitability of change and loss in life. The singer acknowledges that she can see the end of a relationship coming and that there is no point in trying to run away from it. She compares the situation to the setting of the sun, a natural and inevitable process that can't be stopped. Despite her sadness, she accepts the situation and understands that sometimes we are all "damned if you do, damned if you don't."
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as it deals with the pain of watching someone you love slip away. The repeated phrase "drifting away" captures the sense of something slipping out of reach and becoming lost. The singer expresses her desire to take away their pain and prevent them from drifting, but ultimately acknowledges that there is nothing she can do to stop it. The final lines of the song, "Drifting, Drifting, Drifting Away, Away" reinforce this sense of inevitability and loss.
Overall, the song is a beautifully crafted piece that speaks to the universal experience of love and loss. Its emotional depth and honesty make it relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of watching someone they love slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see what's coming
I am aware of what is about to happen
There ain't no use in running
There is no point in trying to escape
We're setting like the sun
Our relationship is coming to a close like the sunset
Your twilight has begun
Our time together is ending like the twilight of the day
I didn't think it'd be easy
I anticipated that it would be difficult
I didn't know it'd be this hard
I wasn't prepared for the level of difficulty we are facing
Don't wanna let you go
I don't want to end our relationship
But I can't keep you from
I can't prevent you from leaving
Drifting away
We are separating and moving apart
Damned if you do
You will experience negative consequences regardless of your actions
Damned if you don't
You will experience negative consequences if you take action or if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Our relationship is doomed to fail slowly and painfully
Wish I could take away, all of your pain
I want to alleviate all of the hurt you are feeling
Instead of playing this losing game
Rather than continuing our failed relationship
There's no point in asking why
There is no reason to question what is happening
Still it tears me up inside
Even though I know it's necessary, it hurts me deeply
To watch you getting close
To see you moving on and becoming intimate with someone else
Giving up the goals
Abandoning our shared aspirations and ambitions
I'd ask you to stay
I would plead with you to remain
If I thought heaven would wait
If I believed that our relationship could still be saved
Still you're drifting away
Regardless, you are still becoming more distant from me
Drifting, Drifting, Drifting Away, Away
Our relationship is slowly and inevitably coming to an end
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heycowild8814
I drift away and float
Up on this sailing boat,
I sink into the moment like im focused on my favorite show
The worlds a stage but i do not just simply play a role
Im tryna go and brave the cold when i would rather stay at home.
The same things WE think will kill us are what make us grow.
The pain that the the grief brings is what takes a hold
Of what is left of us.
People droppin to the right and to the left of us the reaper picks the the best of us
And were still here becoz the afterlife rejected us,
And life accepted us
Lets make the best of now, remaing hours testing us whats ours is the breath in us
Lets see whats left for us
Lets see whats left for us.
- Still Breavin
@hexes5122
I can see what's coming
There ain't no use in running
We're setting like the sun
Your twilight has begun
Ohhh
I didn't think it'd be easy
I didn't know it'd be this hard
Don't wanna let you go
But I can't keep you from
Drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away, all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
Drifting, Drifting
There's no point in asking why
Still it tears me up inside
To watch you getting close
Giving up the goals
Drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
I'd ask you to stay
If I thought heaven would wait
Still you're drifting away
Damned if you do
Damned if you don't
We're all burning down on a slow fate
Drifting away
Wish I could take away all of your pain
Instead of playing this losing game
Drifting, Drifting,
Drifting Away, Away
@vangardner388
Drifting away no doubt
one of the Greatest Song
in the World. Claire Guerreso, believe it or not. It was your voice that made me start watching Shade of Blue.
So keep doing what whatcha do !!!!
@ClaireGuerreso
Wow, thank you so much! 🎶
@mea923
Shades of Blue Episode 9 brought me here. Beautiful song Claire. Thank you for posting.
@JWCollection
iZombie
@Devilboy4089
I just haaaaad to find this song after watching izombie .Looking forward to being one of ya fans XD
@ClaireGuerreso
Thank you so much!!
@owlg5
Oh, Major..
@l.tc.5032
+Owl Larkin Major has been making me cry as of late.
@tonysaxman
This is such a nice song. I listen to it very often. My favorite time is 10:30PM when I head up to Malibu driving up pacific coast highway with the ocean on my left and the mountain of homes on the right and nothing but road in front of me. Windows down, ocean breeze blowing sea air in the car mixed with my cigar smoke. There's nothing like it. Thank you Claire. This is what music is meant to sound like in the ears of those who appreciate true art in music. My ears thank and salute you.
@ClaireGuerreso
Wow, thank you so much for the comment! I'm so glad you like it! 🎶💕