Drowning
Drowning (feat. Kodak Black) Lyrics

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I'm drownin'
I'm drownin'
I'm drownin'
I'm drownin'

Wrist so icy, wonder why she like me, bitch I'm drownin'
In water, I just bought a Cuban, dipped it in the fountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded

Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'
I just bought a Cuban ring and dipped it in the fountain
Chain so heavy I feel like I'm holdin' up a mountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded
Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'

I'm with all my niggas, I don't go nowhere without 'em
If they don't let us in they might throw shots at the bouncer
Actavis medicine, got it straight from out the doctor's
I'm with RJ but I call him Wayne 'cause he's a shotta
Pick up the ladder, put it in the gun, make the .9 stretch
Niggas with attitude, but we come straight outta Highbridge
I'm gon' make her panties wet when she see the way I flex
I'm gon' win a Grammy, move my family out the projects
We went from chillin' in the projects to makin' projects
We was tryna get to the top, and they tried to stop us
I talk for myself, bitch, I don't need no fucking voucher
She looked at my wrist and she looked at a hundred thousand

Wrist so icy, wonder why she like me, bitch I'm drownin'
In water, I just bought a Cuban, dipped it in the fountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded
Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'
I just bought a Cuban ring and dipped it in the fountain
Chain so heavy I feel like I'm holdin' up a mountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded
Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'

Just bought a brand new chain from Avianne
Nigga with attitude but I ain't from Compton
Lil Kodak, bitch, I'm Polo'd down like Carlton
Sniper Gang, I put a nigga on a carton
I'm the shit I'm fartin', I don't know how to potty
Pull up in a 'Rari, I'm in the Yo like Gotti
A Boogie, I'm goin' Scottie, nigga drop my deposit
I ain't Jamaican, bitch, I'm Haitian, but I got them shottas
Harley Davidson, every day I'm ridin' with the chopper
They hatin', I know they don't wanna see a nigga prosper
I ain't doin' trims, I'm in the cut like I'm a barber
She call me daddy, but I ain't her motherfuckin' father

Wrist so icy, wonder why she like me, bitch I'm drownin'
In water, I just bought a Cuban, dipped it in the fountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded
Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'
I just bought a Cuban ring and dipped it in the fountain
Chain so heavy I feel like I'm holdin' up a mountain
Everywhere that I go it's a light show, I'm surrounded
Bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bust down, bitch I'm drownin'

Bitch, I'm drownin'
Bitch, I'm drownin'
I'm drownin'

I'm drownin'
I'm drownin'

Overall Meaning

In “Drowning”, the song's protagonist expresses the fact that he feels like he is drowning in success with his career and in his own lifestyle. The chorus repeats the phrase “I'm drownin’” to emphasize this feeling of drowning in material possessions and experiences.

The beginning of the song highlights the singer's sense of style and wealth, describing how he’s dripping in jewelry and every place he goes is a light show. He boasts about his Cuban ring and heavy chains, comparing his jewelry to a mountain, and seems to enjoy the attention he receives from wearing it all.

Later, he mentions his friends and the fact that he sticks with them at all times. He states that if they are not allowed to enter a certain place, shots may be fired. This emphasizes the fact that his fame and wealth may make people envious and resentful. The song progresses as he continues to flex his wealth and achievements, and he ends the song on a triumphant note, declaring that he is drowning in his success.

Overall, “Drowning” is a song about the overwhelming abundance of wealth and fame that can sometimes make it tough to remain grounded. The singer acknowledges the challenges of success but takes pride in his achievements and is proud of where he has come from.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm drownin'
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by various struggles

I'm with all my niggas, I don't go nowhere without 'em
Sticking with one's friends and community for support and protection

If they don't let us in they might throw shots at the bouncer
Prepared to face and retaliate against obstacles and obstacles to success

Actavis medicine, got it straight from out the doctor's
Using prescription drugs recreationally to cope with insecurities and pressures

Pick up the ladder, put it in the gun, make the .9 stretch
Engaging in potentially dangerous activities to prove oneself and assert dominance

We went from chillin' in the projects to makin' projects
Achieving success despite the odds and one's environment

I talk for myself, bitch I don't need no fucking voucher
Confident in oneself and not relying on others for validation

Just bought a brand new chain from Avianne
Flaunting newfound wealth and success through material possessions

Lil Kodak, bitch, I'm Polo'd down like Carlton
Identifying with wealth and luxury through designer clothing and accessories

Pull up in a 'Rari, I'm in the Yo like Gotti
Showing off material possessions and success through luxury cars

I ain't Jamaican, bitch, I'm Haitian, but I got them shottas
Claiming a gangster image and identity through connections to violence and drug culture

Bitch, I'm drownin'
Persistently overwhelmed and under pressure despite success and financial gain

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julius Dubose, Dieuson Octave, Jahaan Sweet, Ray Nelson

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