Handsome
Drug Cabin Lyrics
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every little ripple wandering
i'm asking for a second chance even though its not in your careful hands
i could follow any light just as long as its in the dead of night
how are you going to live forever
higher than you ought to be
winging in a distant motion over me
swimming in a great big blue
shrinking on a mondo swell but theres never any way that i could tell
you're asking about party lines. I'm ever on time to take you
how are you going to live forever
higher than you ought to be
winging in a distant motion down to me
in the ocean blue i am ever with you, I'm on your side
if i could hold a star and put it in a jar i'd worry for nothing
now there is no control. we roll and we roll. boogie and boogie
and now we have no wake. no stepping mistakes
don't worry for nothing for none
The song "Handsome" by Drug Cabin paints a picture of a person lost in a constantly shifting and unpredictable sea. The lyrics describe the singer's desire for a second chance, despite the fact that the outcome is not entirely within their control. However, they are willing to follow any light, as long as it appears in the dead of night. The singer acknowledges the impermanence of life, and addresses the question of how one can live forever, reminding us that we should not strive to be higher than we ought to be.
The imagery in the song evokes a sense of vastness and the unknown, as the singer describes a distant motion, swimming in a great big blue. The singer has questions, which they have asked, but there are no answers. The waves are mondo and unpredictable, making it impossible to tell what the outcome will be. Yet, despite it all, there is a desire to be connected to someone, as represented by the line "in the ocean blue I am ever with you." The song ends with a suggestion to just let go and roll with the waves, without worrying about the outcome or making mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drifting in a constant sea.
I feel lost and aimless, unsure of where I'm headed in life.
every little ripple wandering
I'm easily distracted by every little thing that comes my way.
i'm asking for a second chance even though its not in your careful hands
I'm hoping for a fresh start, even though I know that it's not entirely up to me.
i could follow any light just as long as its in the dead of night
I'm willing to try anything to find my way, even if it means taking a risk.
how are you going to live forever
I'm questioning the purpose of life and wondering how one can make the most of it.
higher than you ought to be
I'm aware that I may have unrealistic expectations or goals.
winging in a distant motion over me
I feel like I'm being watched or observed from afar, and it can be unsettling.
swimming in a great big blue
I feel like I'm drowning or overwhelmed in a vast sea of possibilities.
there is nothing that i have not asked you
I've exhausted all my options or questions and am still searching for answers.
shrinking on a mondo swell but theres never any way that i could tell
I feel like I'm getting smaller or more insignificant, despite the fact that I can't pinpoint why or how it's happening.
you're asking about party lines. I'm ever on time to take you
You may be trying to engage in small talk or casual conversation, but I'm always ready and willing to participate and be present for you.
in the ocean blue i am ever with you, I'm on your side
No matter what happens or where life takes us, I will always be there for you and support you.
if i could hold a star and put it in a jar i'd worry for nothing
If I could capture something beautiful or awe-inspiring, perhaps I wouldn't feel so anxious or uncertain about life.
now there is no control. we roll and we roll. boogie and boogie
Life is unpredictable and we must learn to adapt and go with the flow, even if it may be uncomfortable or disorienting.
and now we have no wake. no stepping mistakes
We can move forward in life without being weighed down by our past mistakes or regrets.
don't worry for nothing for none
There's no sense in worrying about things that are out of our control or that haven't happened yet.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.