Drowning
Conor Maynard Lyrics

No, no, no, no, no
The artist is expressing a strong negative emotion towards something.

You, gotta excuse me
The artist is apologizing for his behavior.

You see I went looking for yesterday
The artist is seeking to relive past memories.

That’s where I think all the good memories of you and me, went, yeah
The artist believes that his fondest memories are rooted in the past.

So I’m swimming in a sea of forgetfulness
The artist is struggling to remember his past experiences.

Just to get a glimpse of the you I remember, damn (Damn)
The artist is expressing frustration over his inability to recall specific memories.

I miss you cause the one I’m lookin’ at right now
The artist is feeling nostalgic for a previous version of someone he is currently looking at.

She, looks just like sounds just like feels just like you
The artist is noting similarities between the person he is currently looking at and someone he misses.

But I’m so confused cause she don’t seem like you
The artist is conflicted over his mixed emotions towards the person he is currently looking at.

So when I get there
The artist is looking forward to a specific event or destination.

I’ll be drowning, drowning
The artist is emphasizing the intense feelings he will experience upon arriving at his destination.

I’ll be drowning
The artist will be fully immersed in his memories and emotions.

In our memories
The artist is reflecting on shared experiences with someone else.

I'd rather be there than here
The artist prefers the emotional experience of reliving past memories to his current situation.

I, don’t, want a life saver (No)
The artist is expressing that he does not want help in his current state.

Unless it's gonna save this love
The artist would only want help if it could save the relationship he is reflecting on.

If it’s not, then leave me right here
The artist would prefer to remain in the emotional state he is in, rather than receive unhelpful assistance.

Let me breathe in the moments I won’t let go, of
The artist is cherishing specific memories and does not want to forget them.

I wish you’d get back to that girl
The artist hopes that someone he cares about will return to a previous version of themselves that he preferred.

The one that I remember as my lover, damn (Damn)
The artist is frustrated that he cannot re-experience a past relationship with someone he used to love.

I’d rather be there than here
The artist reiterates his preference for reliving past memories over his current situation.