Downstream
Drive Thru Society Lyrics
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watching others succeed and carry on, without a doubt
You say You have a greater plan for me, I wanna believe
so close my eyes to the world so I cannot see
the eddies are pulling me to idle in their tides
but Your current is much stronger I won't waste by the side
Downstream, Downstream
what's waiting for me
show me past where the willows cry into the sea
Downstream, Downstream
wanna flow on every rapid
moving forward never looking back
at the waters that once held me captive ya
It's hard to trust what lies just around the bend
but I'll keep searching cause I know it's in Your hands
patience beckons with every turn and still no sign
I have no other choice but to wait until it's time
the eddies are pulling me to idle in their tides
but Your current is much stronger I won't waste by the side
cause I wanna go
Downstream, Downstream
what's waiting for me
show me past where the willows cry into the sea
Downstream, Downstream
wanna flow on every rapid
moving forward never looking back
at the waters that once held me captive ya
and when I feel alone out here in this boat
I find my hope that I'm not alone
freedom's in the sky I finally feel alive
I know it deep inside that, I'm not alone
and when I feel alone out here in this boat
I find my hope that I'm not alone
freedom's in the sky I finally feel alive
I know it deep inside that, I'm not alone
The song "Downstream" by Drive Thru Society tells a story of a person who is feeling lost and alone while watching others succeed around them. They express their desire to believe that there is a greater plan for them, but it's hard to deny the feeling of being left behind. Despite feeling like they are stuck in the eddies, or stagnant areas, of life, they acknowledge the stronger current, or greater purpose, pulling them forward. The chorus emphasizes the desire to move forward and find what's waiting for them downstream, and to not look back at the struggles that once held them captive. The bridge highlights the feeling of hope and freedom that comes with recognizing that they are not alone in their journey.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of perseverance and faith in the face of uncertainty. It acknowledges the difficulties of feeling left behind, but ultimately encourages the listener to trust in something greater and keep pushing forward despite any setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it always this lonely when we turn in the towel?
Do we always feel lonely when we give up on something?
watching others succeed and carry on, without a doubt
Seeing others succeed and move forward with certainty
You say You have a greater plan for me, I wanna believe
I want to believe that You have a better plan for me
so close my eyes to the world so I cannot see
Close my eyes to the world to avoid distractions
the eddies are pulling me to idle in their tides
The currents are pulling me to stop and idle
but Your current is much stronger I won't waste by the side
But Your current is stronger, and I won't waste my potential
cause I wanna go
I want to move forward
Downstream, Downstream
I want to follow the flow of the water
what's waiting for me
I want to know what lies ahead
show me past where the willows cry into the sea
Show me a new path beyond where the trees lean over the water
Downstream, Downstream
I want to keep moving forward with the flow
wanna flow on every rapid
I want to experience every challenge and opportunity
moving forward never looking back
I want to keep moving forward without regrets
at the waters that once held me captive ya
Not looking back at the water that once held me back
It's hard to trust what lies just around the bend
It's difficult to trust the uncertain future
but I'll keep searching cause I know it's in Your hands
I'll keep searching because I trust Your plan
patience beckons with every turn and still no sign
Patience is required even when there are no clear signs
I have no other choice but to wait until it's time
I have no other option but to wait until the time is right
and when I feel alone out here in this boat
When I feel isolated in this journey
I find my hope that I'm not alone
I find hope knowing that I am not alone
freedom's in the sky I finally feel alive
I feel free and alive when I look up at the sky
I know it deep inside that, I'm not alone
I know in my heart that I am not alone in this journey
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tiffanyrenee7759
This and Ilia's "Young Diaries" has been stuck in my head!! Love it! God Bless!
@redraven8149
You know something's good when it has no 👎
@liliteomine
Keep up the Gospel and never stray! In this world not of it. " You will be hated for My name sake"! " Be ashamed of Me before man and I'll be ashamed of you before The Father"!
@blondhairblackstrat
Yard Sale Dale,
Jesus loves you. Why don't you give Him a chance?