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Drowning
Daybreak Drive Lyrics
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Another day of wasted light
Silence fills the room
And now that's all that's left too
Times passing us by
Another day ends on your side
Out of breath
Cause I can't be
What you want
Cause I can't be anything
If I can't be what you need
I'm drowning
I can't find peace
Stop reaching
don't sing for me
Cause I hide in my denial
Losing things that mean most to me
Out of breath
Losing touch
Cause I can't be
What you want
Drowning further in my fears
I can't take it so I..
Run away
Away from this
Afraid to sleep
Afraid to sleep
Cause I can't be anything
If I can't be what you need
And I'm drowning
And I can't find peace
Stop reaching
Don't sing for me
Don't search for me
Don't reach for me
And I'm drowning
And I can't find peace
Stop breathing
Don't sing for me
And I'm drowning
I can't find peace
Stop reaching
Don't sing for me
Clouds fill my eyes
Another day ends on your side
Silence fills the room
And I'm drowning
In "Drowning," Daybreak Drive sings about the familiar feeling of being trapped in a relationship where you are unable to meet the demands of your partner. The artist describes feeling suffocated by expectations, and feeling as though they are drowning in the relationship. The chorus, "Cause I can't be anything if I can't be what you need," is a particularly poignant line that encapsulates the theme of the song. The lyrics reveal the pain of realizing that one is not living up to expectations, and the struggle to escape from the cycle of feeling trapped in a relationship.
Throughout the song, the artist uses vivid imagery to convey the intensity of emotions. The line "clouds fill my eyes" is particularly evocative, as it portrays a sense of being physically weighed down by negative emotions. The line "out of breath" also highlights the sense of suffocation that is present in the song, as the artist is unable to meet the expectations of their partner. Overall, "Drowning" is a powerfully emotive song that captures the struggle of trying to meet the demands of others while also staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds fill my eyes
I am overwhelmed with sadness and despair.
Another day of wasted light
I feel like I'm wasting my life and not making progress towards my goals.
Silence fills the room
There is no communication or connection between myself and those around me.
And now that's all that's left too
The silence is all there is, and it feels suffocating.
Times passing us by
The passage of time is fleeting and we can't get it back.
Another day ends on your side
Even though the day is over, I don't feel like I've accomplished anything.
Out of breath
I am tired and struggling to keep up with the demands of life.
Losing touch
I feel disconnected from the world and the people around me.
Cause I can't be
I am unable to meet the expectations of those around me and it's weighing on me heavily.
What you want
I am not able to fulfill the desires or needs of those close to me, and it's causing strain on our relationships.
Cause I can't be anything
I feel like I am not enough, and that I am incapable of making a positive impact on the world.
If I can't be what you need
I am worried that I won't be able to fulfill the needs of those around me and that I will continue to disappoint them.
I'm drowning
I am overwhelmed and struggling to keep my head above water.
I can't find peace
Despite my best efforts, I can't find solace or contentment in my life.
Stop reaching don't sing for me
I am asking those around me to stop trying to help because I don't believe they can.
Cause I hide in my denial
I am avoiding dealing with my problems and pretending that everything is okay.
Losing things that mean most to me
I am afraid that I am losing the people and things that are most important to me because of my inability to meet their needs.
Drowning further in my fears
My anxiety and fears are consuming me and making it hard to function.
I can't take it so I..
I am at my breaking point and I don't know how much longer I can keep going.
Run away
I am tempted to abandon my problems and responsibilities instead of facing them head-on.
Away from this
I want to escape from my current situation and find a new beginning.
Afraid to sleep
Even sleep, a time for rest and relaxation, brings no relief from my anxiety and stress.
And I'm drowning
I am still struggling and feel like I'm sinking deeper into despair.
Stop breathing
I am feeling suffocated and overwhelmed, and I want to escape.
Don't search for me
I feel like a burden to those around me and don't want them to waste their time trying to help me.
Stop reaching
Again, I am asking those around me to stop trying to fix my problems because I don't think they can.
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.