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After high school graduation, Cory moved to LA to work with John Guess, a music engineer with years of experience and Grammys under his belt for his work with the Dixie Chicks. John has also worked with Rod Stewart, Donna Summer, Reba McEntire and many others. Cory applied for a studio internship with John, but instead of an internship, Guess sign on to produce Cory's album. Cory was on the fast track to his dream.
After his first album, of which many songs were written without his input, he decided to put a band together thus beginning the development of his own sound. Cory's Musical Director and Guitarist Alex Knoll and Co-Guitarist Tak Tanaka created the foot for the band that would later include Devin Lebsack (Drums) and Dylan Wilson (Bass). After meeting Andy Duncan, Cory knew Andy should produce the album and the production team was established. The songs are as complex as they are amazingly entertaining. The chemistry between Cory and the band is remarkable, both on-stage and in the music. Two years of working in LA and fine-tuning his music, playing local clubs in Southern California and opening for Ryan Cabrera, Cory has decided to base his music in Arkansas. Cory explains that some of his best songs were written based on his experiences in Arkansas and he wants to stay connected to the community. After being on the road for so long it feels good to "come home."
Drowning
Cory Lamb Lyrics
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Every little thing you said that,
Made you wanna walk away from,
The someone who'd give you everything that you asked for.
You swore,
You swore you'd never leave me,
And I thought I'd never break down,
I'm drowning,
And counting,
We've found the fairytale ending,
Pull me out of this dream I'm living in,
So I can breathe in.
Just maybe,
You'll save me,
So we can rewrite how the story ends,
We'll start from the beginning,
So I can live again.
Whoa, hey,
Whoa, hey.
Look back,
Don't you know that I deserve that,
After all that we've been through,
Every word, every tear, every time that we kiss, girl.
You'll miss,
That I can promise,
Tell me what you gonna do now,
When the world around you comes crashing down.
I'm drowning,
And counting,
We've found the fairytale ending,
Pull me out of this dream I'm living in,
So I can breathe in.
Just maybe,
You'll save me,
So we can rewrite how the story ends,
We'll start from the beginning,
So I can live again.
Just maybe we can start this whole thing over again.
I'm drowning,
And counting,
We've found the fairytale ending,
Pull me out of this dream I'm living in,
So I can breathe in.
Just maybe,
You'll save me,
So we can rewrite how the story ends,
We'll start from the beginning,
So I can live again.
Just maybe we can start this whole thing over again,
Just maybe we can start this whole thing over again.
Oh-a-whoa,
Oh-a-whoa,
Whoa, Hey,
Oh-a-whoa,
Whoa, Hey,
Oh-a-whoa-oh.
In Cory Lamb's song "Drowning," the singer is pleading with their significant other to take back hurtful words and actions that have caused them to consider leaving the relationship. The singer is holding on to the promise that their partner made to never leave them, yet they find themselves drowning in sorrow and struggling to regain their footing. The lyrics express the singer's desire to rewrite the story of their relationship, starting from the beginning and living again. The song's repetitive chorus emphasizes the feeling of being overwhelmed and suffocated by the emotions of the situation.
The lyrics of "Drowning" convey a universal feeling of desperation and the desire to hold on to a relationship that is falling apart. However, the song's overall message is one of hope, as the singer expresses the belief that the situation can be turned around if both parties are willing to rewrite the story and start over. Lamb's rich, soulful voice paired with the song's powerful melody create an emotional experience that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back,
Undo every statement you made that caused you to consider leaving the person who would have granted you all your desires.
Every little thing you said that,
Specifically every word and action that you claimed drove you to abandon me.
Made you wanna walk away from,
The reason you believed you could no longer continue our relationship.
The someone who'd give you everything that you asked for.
The person who would have given you all the things that you requested in our relationship.
You swore,
You made a promise.
You swore you'd never leave me,
You guaranteed that you would forever be by my side and not discontinue our bond.
And I thought I'd never break down,
I believed that I would never have an emotional collapse or failure in our relationship.
Trying to get my feet back on the ground.
Attempting to regain control of my emotions and recover from the personality downfall I am experiencing as a result of our broken relationship.
I'm drowning,
I am struggling, and failing, to stay afloat and functioning in life because of the heartache I am experiencing after being left by you.
And counting,
I am trying to keep track of the exact number of days, hours, or minutes that have passed since you left me.
We've found the fairytale ending,
We reached a satisfactory conclusion to our romantic story akin to those seen in the films and books that feature phenomenal happy endings.
Pull me out of this dream I'm living in,
Help me wake up from this fantasy a have where everything is perfect and my past reality was all just a bad dream.
So I can breathe in.
Release me from this emotional suffocation I am experiencing so I can start living life again without feeling heartbroken.
Just maybe,
Perhaps if there's a chance; there is a minor probability that things could work out.
You'll save me,
If you return my love and heal my broken heart, you will not only rescue me from my pain, but restore my hope in love and relationships.
So we can rewrite how the story ends,
Together, we can change the course of our story and make an alternative conclusion to the previous one that resulted in our separation.
We'll start from the beginning,
We will go back to our relationship's early stages and two with each other again as though we were meeting for the first time.
So I can live again.
By giving our love another chance, I can feel whole and be happy once more.
Look back,
Remember the past; consider history.
Don't you know that I deserve that,
Are you not aware that I was entitled to better than being left behind in pain?
After all that we've been through,
Despite everything we've been through in our relationship, from the good days to the bad, we should consider the value we hold for each other.
Every word, every tear, every time that we kiss, girl.
All of the love that we shared throughout our time together counts for something and deserves to be valued.
You'll miss,
You will eventually long for what we had when you realize the error in the choice that led to our separation.
That I can promise,
That is one pledge I can assure you of.
Tell me what you gonna do now,
Inform me of your next steps after leaving our relationship, leaving me heartbroken behind.
When the world around you comes crashing down.
When everything in your life appears to be falling apart and changing for the worse, what do you plan to do?
Just maybe we can start this whole thing over again.
There is an opportunity for us to give our love and relationship one more chance, and hopefully make things right.
Oh-a-whoa,
Oh-a-whoa,
Whoa, Hey,
Oh-a-whoa,
Whoa, Hey,
Oh-a-whoa-oh.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY DUNCAN, CLINT MOFFATT, ROBERT MOFFATT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
loydchristmas23
I never understood why this song didn't get way more attention. Good stuff.