Drift
Emily Osment Lyrics
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Stack me up I'll crumble
And drift along
I am just another nothing
Light me up I'll fall in
And then be gone
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
I am well suited
for erasing
Fading into hazy
I'm sinking strong
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
And then it's all
over and done
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Well suited for erasing
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
Fading into hazy
Lalay lalay lalay
Oh
I'm sinking
strong
The lyrics of "Drift" by Emily Osment convey a feeling of insignificance and a sense of surrender to the tides of life. The singer acknowledges that they are just another number, another nobody and is well-suited for erasing or disappearing altogether. The lines "stack me up I'll crumble and drift along" and "light me up I'll fall in and then be gone" are a testament to this feeling of being easily replaceable and not having any control over their own existence. The repetition of "lalay lalay lalay" further emphasizes the idea of drifting, of being carried away by the currents without any sense of direction.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer saying that they are "fading into hazy" - becoming less and less visible, less substantial. They are sinking, but also strongly so, as if clinging to their own existence despite feeling like they don't matter. The repetition of "Lalay lalay lalay" once again emphasizes the idea of surrender, of letting go and allowing oneself to be carried away by the current of life.
Overall, "Drift" is a song that expresses a feeling of insignificance, of being lost in the crowd, and of accepting one's own impermanence. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and are supported by the dreamy and melancholic melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I am just another number
I feel like I'm not important and just part of a larger system.
Stack me up I'll crumble
If I'm put under too much pressure, I'll fall apart.
And drift along
I feel like I don't have control over where I'm going or what's happening to me.
I am just another nothing
I feel like I don't matter and have no value.
Light me up I'll fall in
If someone gives me attention, I'll become attached to them even if it isn't healthy.
And then be gone
I have a fear of being abandoned and often think people will leave me.
I am well suited for erasing
I feel like I'm better off not being noticed or remembered.
Fading into hazy
I have a tendency to lose myself and my identity in situations that make me uncomfortable.
I'm sinking strong
Despite feeling weak and powerless, I am still able to cope with difficult situations and emotions.
And then it's all over and done
I worry that my life will pass me by and I won't have accomplished anything meaningful.
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adroit_Youth15
No matter how many times i watch this movie, i will never get bored. I love this movie so much and Emily Osment's acting was like so natural. How can people not like the movie? It has such a nice meaning. Such a bitter truth and the way teenagers are bullied. Its so sad. I support all the victims of Cyber Bully. I hope you feel better someday.... :) :( :)
~ thanks for the likes ~ 💕
Katelyn Johnsen
Adroit_Youth15 same tbh
Peggy Xx
Adroit_Youth15 same
pockybeth
I know! I feel the same exact way..I freaking love this movie so much.
Aniya Anderson
Adroit_Youth15 I will always love this song
Adroit_Youth15
Exactly. Unless people dont face it in real life, they wont ever understand! :) Life's hard..
hasbrogrl74
I listen to this song when I am depressed.
Stanley Uris
@Crystal Fielder How are you?
Pancakez Drawz
How re you?
Addison Rylie
hasbrogrl74 same