Stranded
Dream Tonic Lyrics
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I don’t wanna be your island
I don’t wanna see you stranded anymore
I don’t wanna be your only
I don’t wanna see you washed up on the shore
Where do you think you’re going?
Where do you think you went adrift before?
Who do you think will let you in for more?
CHORUS:
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
VERSE 2:
Why you gotta do that to me?
Sayin’ all the things I’ve heard you say before
Why you wanna hold on to me?
When you know I’m gonna push you out the door
Where’ll I find you standing?
Are you gonna pick yourself up off the floor?
When you gonna give it to me?
When you gonna make me ask you for some more?
CHORUS:
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
Where you gonna go from here?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
In the first verse of Dream Tonic's song "Stranded," the lyrics convey a sense of the singer's reluctance to be someone's sole source of support or comfort. They express their desire to no longer see the person they are addressing in a helpless or desperate situation. The line "I don't wanna be your island" symbolizes the singer's refusal to be the only thing holding this person together. They don't want to witness them feeling abandoned or lost like a ship stranded on a shore. The questions posed in this verse question the person's actions and their current state of mind, hinting that they may have lost their way or drifted off course.
Moving into the chorus, the lyrics contemplate the person's future and where they will go from their current situation. The repeated questions express a sense of curiosity about their intentions and whether they have finally found what they have been searching for. This suggests that the person in question has been seeking something specific or trying to navigate their path, and the singer is wondering if they have now reached their desired destination.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift focus to the singer's grievances towards the person they are addressing. They wonder why this person would repeat the same things they have said before, causing frustration or disappointment. The line "Why you wanna hold on to me? When you know I'm gonna push you out the door" suggests a push-and-pull dynamic in their relationship. Despite knowing that the singer will eventually reject or eject them, the person in question still clings onto the singer. The lyrics also allude to vulnerability, wondering if this person will ever pick themselves up from a figurative or literal floor.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the questions raised in the previous verse. The lyrics reiterate the curiosity about the person's future and whether they have found what they were searching for. The repetition implies that the singer is uncertain about where this person will go and what they truly desire.
Overall, "Stranded" by Dream Tonic explores themes of dependency, self-discovery, and questioning the intentions and actions of others. It delves into the complexities of relationships, highlighting the tug-of-war dynamics and the desire for independence. The lyrics convey a mix of frustration, empathy, and curiosity towards the person in question.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t wanna be your island
I refuse to be the sole source of support and stability in your life
I don’t wanna see you stranded anymore
I don't want to witness you feeling helpless and alone
I don’t wanna be your only
I don't want to be your sole reliance or dependency
I don’t wanna see you washed up on the shore
I don't want to witness you being left behind or abandoned
Where do you think you’re going?
Where do you believe your path is leading you?
Where do you think you went adrift before?
Where do you think you lost your way in the past?
Who do you think you are now?
Who do you believe you have become at this moment?
Who do you think will let you in for more?
Who do you think will grant you another chance?
Where you gonna go from here?
Where do you plan to proceed from this point?
Is this what you’ve been looking for?
Is this the outcome or experience you have been seeking?
Why you gotta do that to me?
Why do you have to treat me in this manner?
Sayin’ all the things I’ve heard you say before
Repeating the same words that I've heard from you previously
Why you wanna hold on to me?
Why do you want to cling to me or maintain a grip on our relationship?
When you know I’m gonna push you out the door
Despite being aware that I will eventually reject you
Where’ll I find you standing?
Where will I discover you, in what state or position?
Are you gonna pick yourself up off the floor?
Will you find the strength to rise after being emotionally or physically defeated?
When you gonna give it to me?
When will you initiate or provide what I desire?
When you gonna make me ask you for some more?
When will you force me to seek further or demand more from you?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kristin Allen-Farmer
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