Draft
DNKL Lyrics
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Watching you walk by me
I couldn′t from the shipwreck
I'm going under while you′re hearing me
A ton ya, a boulder, a stronger
I'll keep you; stumble
And I'm coming for ya come backAnd I′m looking down and left
I am a stranger in your doorway
Be hungry and I hold this
I′d never knew you'd seek in shelter
I′m keepin' you awake at night
Empty, handed, humble
I′ll come; closer
And I'm coming for ya come back
And I′m looking down and right
And I'm coming for ya come home
And I'm playing all your cards
And I′m coming for ya come back
And I′m looking down and right
And I'm coming for ya come back
And I′m playing all your cards
(I carried up away up on the rock)
(I'm coming for ya come and hurry up)
(I carried up away up on the rock)
(I′m coming for ya come and hurry up)
(I'm coming for ya come and hurry up)
The opening verse of DNKL's song "Draft" sets the scene with the singer lying on the sidewalk watching someone special walk by. There's a sense of longing as the singer mentions a shipwreck indicating some form of turmoil or struggle. Meanwhile, the other person is unaware of their internal battle, and the singer is going under, trying to communicate their emotions to the other person. They feel weighed down ("a ton ya, a boulder, a stronger") and unsure ("stumble"), but they promise to keep holding onto the other person.
The rest of the song seems to be a message to this person, as the singer feels like a stranger in their doorway; they seek shelter, and the singer admits that they never knew they would want to stay close. They are humbly trying to find a way to connect ("I′ll come; closer"), and they are making a plea for this person to come back home to them. The repeated chorus shows that the singer is determined to come back and try to win over this person by playing all their cards.
Overall, "Draft" is a song about yearning for someone, but also the struggle of communicating that to them. The lyrics convey both vulnerability and an underlying determination to succeed in winning over the other person's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie on the sidewalk
I am completely defeated and physically drained, lying helplessly on the ground.
Watching you walk by me
Despite feeling hopeless, I still cannot take my eyes off of you as you pass by.
I couldn't from the shipwreck
I am drowning in my own emotions and cannot find a way to escape.
I'm going under while you're hearing me
Even as I struggle and suffer, you seem to be completely oblivious to my plight.
A ton ya, a boulder, a stronger
The weight of my struggles and emotions is crushing me, making it difficult to move forward.
I'll keep you; stumble
Despite my own turmoil, I am determined to hold onto you and support you in any way that I can.
And I'm coming for ya come back
I am determined to get your attention and make you see me, no matter what it takes.
And I'm looking down and left
I am searching for any sign or indication that you might be interested in me or my struggles.
I am a stranger in your doorway
Even though I am reaching out to you, I am still an outsider in your life and your world.
Be hungry and I hold this
Despite my own pain and need, I am willing to put my own desires aside and hold onto you.
I'd never knew you'd seek in shelter
I am surprised and hurt that you do not seem to be interested in helping me, even though I have always been there for you.
I'm keeping you awake at night
Even when you try to ignore me or push me away, I am still a constant presence in your life, keeping you from finding peace.
Empty, handed, humble
Despite my struggles and determination, I am still empty-handed and humble, hoping for any small sign of recognition or support.
I'll come; closer
No matter how difficult or painful it may be, I am willing to come even closer to you and your struggles, hoping to find a way to make a difference.
And I'm playing all your cards
Even as I struggle with my own emotions, I am still focused on you and your problems and am willing to do whatever it takes to help.
(I carried up away up on the rock)
Despite my own struggles, I am still working to support and lift you up.
(I'm coming for ya come and hurry up)
I will not give up or back down, but will continue to push for change and support, no matter what it takes.
Writer(s): Andre Jansson Laos, Jonatan Per Olof Josefsson, Claes Erik Nilsson Strangberg
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