Drummer
Coconut Records Lyrics
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At 15 I didn't know what to do
At 16 I learned to drive, 17 just staying alive
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of isn't that the way it goes
18 I think that's when we met
19 I wish I could forget
20 I moved away to say the least I didn't stay
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of
Isn't that the way it goes
If I know you, you'll change your mind, you've been changing all the time
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of
And I was a drummer in a band that just broke up
isn't that the way it
Isn't that the way it
Isn't that the way it goes
The lyrics of Coconut Records’s song ‘Drummer’ tell the story of a musician who has been through a lot. It starts with the loss of his father at the age of 14, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The next few lines highlight the confusion and uncertainty that followed, with the singer admitting that he didn’t know what to do. The mention of learning to drive at 16 and ‘just staying alive’ at 17 suggests that this was a difficult time in his life, but he managed to pull through, which is a testament to his strength.
The chorus of the song focuses on the singer’s time as a drummer in a well-known band. He reflects on meeting someone at 18 who he wishes he could forget, and eventually moving away. Throughout these experiences, the one constant in his life was his role as a drummer. The repetition of the phrase ‘isn’t that the way it goes’ in the chorus suggests a level of resignation and acceptance of the way things have turned out.
Overall, ‘Drummer’ is a poignant reflection on life’s ups and downs, and how music can be a source of stability during times of change and uncertainty. The lyrics are a testament to the resilience of musicians, the power of music to bring people together, and the way that even the most difficult experiences can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
At 14 I lost my dad it's true
At the age of 14, I experienced the loss of my father, and this is a fact that cannot be denied.
At 15 I didn't know what to do
After losing my father, at the age of 15, I was still unsure how to cope with the tragedy.
At 16 I learned to drive, 17 just staying alive
At 16, I learned how to drive, and at age 17, I was focused on surviving despite the hardships I faced.
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of isn't that the way it goes
I was a drummer in a popular band, as many people know, and that's just the typical cycle of fame and success.
18 I think that's when we met
Around the age of 18 is when we first encountered each other.
19 I wish I could forget
At age 19, there was something that happened that I deeply regret and wish I could erase from my memory.
20 I moved away to say the least I didn't stay
When I turned 20, I relocated to a new place, and to put it mildly, I didn't stay in contact with many people from my past.
If I know you, you'll change your mind, you've been changing all the time
From what I know of you, you're prone to changing your mind, as you've done so many times in the past.
And I was a drummer in a band that just broke up
Recently, the band I was a drummer for has split up, causing me sadness and disappointment.
And I was a drummer in a band that you heard of
I want to emphasize again that I was a drummer in a famous band that people are familiar with.
Isn't that the way it goes
This phrase is repeated multiple times, implying that the situations and experiences described are typical and predictable in life.
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