Drift Away
Dresses Lyrics
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Could it be that we don't know where to go?
It's hard to believe and I can't take it anymore
So I
Drift away
Drift away
What can I say to make it clear
What can I say
I got my stuff on my way back home
You pulled the weight
and left me standing here alone
I couldn't believe
that you'd be happy on your own
When we
Drifted away
Drifted away
No matter what we are
We're gonna give it up
My mind, your heart
have had enough
No matter what you do
I'm still in love with you
But my heart, your mind
Are out of touch...
Drift away
I can't control how I feel
Am I crazy or is this real?
You might have to figure that out on your own
We drift away
We drift away
No matter what we are
We're gonna give it up
My mind, your heart
have had enough
No matter what you do
I'm still in love with you
But my heart, your mind
Are out of touch...
No matter what we are
We're gonna give it up
My mind, your heart
have had enough
No matter what you do
I'm still in love with you
But my heart, your mind
Are out of touch...
I can't control the words I hear
I look away to make it clear
I could tell you not to tell the truth
Something that I never thought I'll do...
No matter what we are
We're gonna give it up
My mind, your heart
have had enough
No matter what you do
I'm still in love with you
But my heart, your mind
Are out of touch...
Drift away
Drift away
Drift away
The song "Drift Away" by Dresses conveys a sense of confusion and helplessness in a failing relationship, as the singer feels unable to control the direction it is headed. The opening lines of "I drift away and let the wind take this control" provides the metaphor for the singer's lack of power over the situation. They then ask "Could it be that we don't know where to go?" implying that the couple may be lost without direction. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of desperation as they try to make sense of their emotions and the dynamic between them and their partner.
The chorus proclaims "No matter what we are, we're gonna give it up, my mind, your heart have had enough". It suggests that both parties are exhausted and ready to give up, despite the singer's admitted love for their partner. The repeated phrase "Drift away" further emphasizes the theme of losing control and succumbing to the unknown forces around them.
The bridge further adds to the confusion and powerlessness, with the singer wondering if their feelings are real or if they're going crazy. The lyrics "I could tell you not to tell the truth, something that I never thought I'll do" highlights the desperation they feel as they contemplate actions out of their typical character. Overall, the song revolves around a sense of losing control and not knowing where to go in a failing relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I drift away and let the wind take this control
I am letting go of control and allowing the winds of fate to guide me.
Could it be that we don't know where to go?
Perhaps we are lost and unsure of where to head next.
It's hard to believe and I can't take it anymore
The situation is difficult to process and I am feeling overwhelmed.
So I, drift away, drift away
I am continuing to surrender control and let myself drift away.
What can I say to make it clear
I am searching for the right words to make my thoughts and feelings understandable.
I can't control the words you hear
I cannot force you to interpret what I say in a certain way.
I got my stuff on my way back home
I am packing and preparing to leave this situation and return to my home base.
You pulled the weight, and left me standing here alone
You forced me to shoulder the burden of this situation alone and abandoned me.
I couldn't believe that you'd be happy on your own
I am surprised that you could find happiness in being alone, without me.
When we drifted away, drifted away
Our relationship has become distant and disconnected.
No matter what we are, we're gonna give it up
Regardless of what type or stage of relationship it is, we are ready to let go.
My mind, your heart, have had enough
Both my and your emotions and thoughts have reached a point of exhaustion.
I'm still in love with you, but my heart, your mind, are out of touch
I still have feelings for you, but we have become emotionally disconnected and unable to relate.
I can't control how I feel, am I crazy or is this real?
My emotions are difficult to regulate and I am questioning their validity.
You might have to figure that out on your own, we drift away, we drift away
It's up to you to decide if we are drifting away from each other or if we can salvage our relationship.
I look away to make it clear, I could tell you not to tell the truth
I avoid eye contact to avoid confusing or misleading you, even if that means not sharing the full truth.
Something that I never thought I'll do...
I am doing something out of character or unexpected.
Drift away, drift away, drift away
Continuing to let go of control and detach from the situation.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.