Drifting
G.R.A.B Lyrics
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In case you was wonderin', I ain't even plan for it
I just left L.A, barely caught the plane
Fuckin' TSA, swear a nigga ran for it
Ain't used to this fame shit
This you-all-know-my-name-shit
Me, I'm just the same kid
That fucked around and made it
Damn she was the main chick
Thinkin' 'bout the game
I shouldn't have played, but I played it
And now I'm missin' your love
I'm faded once again, I don’t know where I am
But I just know I'm driftin' far from you
I'm tryna keep my head strong, but my heart won't
Just let me grow away from you
Don't you know we're driftin' off, driftin' off?
I know you think that it's my fault we're fallin' off
All this hope and disregard, driftin' off
I know you think there ain't no fault, we fall apart
And now I'm missin' your love
I blame it on the distance
Why I'm fuckin' with these bitches
These numbers in my phone
A text pops up, she's like, "Who is this?"
You probably got a mistress
Probably every week it switches
Now is this cause for concern?
And should I be suspicious?
I'm overseas trippin', a million miles away
And she's still in L.A., my mom's out in the Bay
And these overseas minutes add up, that's a lot to pay
I can pay it, yeah I know, but it's the excuse I say
She's been tryna track me down
I feel like I'm cattin' now
Dodgin' her when she's the one
I'm out here trippin', actin' wild
Start to wonder if I've changed
I'm like how could that be now?
Would these bitches be here really
If I wasn't rappin' now?
Now tell me now
I'm faded once again, I don’t know where I am
But I just know I'm driftin' far from you
I'm tryna keep my head strong, but my heart won't
Just let me grow away from you
Don't you know we're driftin' off, driftin' off?
I know you think that it's my fault we're fallin' off
All this hope and disregard, driftin' off
I know you think there ain't no fault, we fall apart
And now I'm missin' your love
I'm just so conflicted
It's been so long since we've kicked it
And I can't lie, I've missed it
But somewhere the current shifted
And now I'm somewhere else
Far away, feel like we drifted
Hard to face the facts
I'm drinkin' to escape, and then get lifted
Get swept under a rug, 'till I'm trippin' on a pile
Did it change, somethin' different for a while
Yeah we grew apart with time
We ain't kicked it in a while
But I still think about you now
Without you, see there's differences now
But shit happens, how could we have known?
Nothin' can prepare us
From sleepin' at your parents, now to sold out shows in Paris
To parties at my hotel ashin' blunts up off my terrace
Tell me, how'd we ever come to live this careless?
Tell me now
I'm faded once again, I don’t know where I am
But I just know I'm driftin' far from you
I'm tryna keep my head strong, but my heart won't
Just let me grow away from you
Don't you know we're driftin' off, driftin' off?
I know you think that it's my fault we're fallin' off
All this hope and disregard, driftin' off
I know you think there ain't no fault, we fall apart
And now I'm missin' your love
And now I'm missin' your love
The song "Drifting" by G.R.A.B. is an honest and emotional depiction of the challenges faced by a famous musician as they navigate the complexities of fame and distance in their relationship. The song begins with the artist reflecting on their unplanned journey to London and the drastic changes that have occurred in their life as a result of their success. The artist describes how they have betrayed their main partner and made a grave mistake by playing games with their heart. The artist then goes on to describe their experiences on the road and the distance that has grown between them and their loved one.
The chorus of "Drifting" finds the artist lamenting the distance between them and their lover. They express their desire to keep their head above water and remain strong despite their heartache. They acknowledge that they are slowly drifting away from their loved one and are unsure about how to stop this from happening. The artist also acknowledges that their partner feels that it is their fault that the relationship is falling apart, but the artist is too far gone to fix it.
Throughout the song, the artist reflects on their past mistakes and the cost of fame. The chorus is a poignant reminder that despite their success, they are still human beings who experience heartbreak and loss. The song is a true testament to G.R.A.B.'s songwriting ability, as they skillfully capture the complexities of emotion and experience in a way that is both relatable and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
Got this flight to London, I ain't pop no Xans for it
I am traveling to London without taking any drugs to enhance my trip
In case you was wonderin', I ain't even plan for it
I didn't intend to travel to London, it was a spontaneous decision
I just left L.A, barely caught the plane
I left Los Angeles in a hurry and almost missed my flight
Fuckin' TSA, swear a nigga ran for it
TSA was a hassle and made me run
Ain't used to this fame shit
I am not accustomed to being famous
This you-all-know-my-name-shit
People recognize me and know my name because of my fame
Me, I'm just the same kid
Despite my fame, I am still the same person I was before
That fucked around and made it
Even though I didn't plan to become famous, I ended up making it
Fucked over my main chick
I hurt my main girlfriend
Damn she was the main chick
She was my main girlfriend
Thinkin' 'bout the game
I am reflecting on my actions
I shouldn't have played, but I played it
I regret my actions but still went through with them
And now I'm missin' your love
I am missing the love of my girlfriend
I blame it on the distance
I am blaming the distance between us for my infidelity
Why I'm fuckin' with these bitches
I am cheating on my girlfriend
These numbers in my phone
I have many women's phone numbers
A text pops up, she's like, "Who is this?"
One of the women I am talking to is asking who I am with
You probably got a mistress
My girlfriend suspects I have another woman
Probably every week it switches
I am talking to new women every week
Now is this cause for concern?
I am questioning if my actions are problematic
And should I be suspicious?
I am wondering if my girlfriend is also cheating on me
I'm overseas trippin', a million miles away
I am traveling overseas
And she's still in L.A., my mom's out in the Bay
My girlfriend is still in Los Angeles and my mother is in the Bay Area
And these overseas minutes add up, that's a lot to pay
International phone calls are expensive
I can pay it, yeah I know, but it's the excuse I say
I can afford it, but I am using it as an excuse to avoid talking to my girlfriend
She's been tryna track me down
My girlfriend has been trying to contact me
I feel like I'm cattin' now
I feel guilty for cheating on my girlfriend
Dodgin' her when she's the one
I am avoiding my girlfriend when she is the one I should be talking to
I'm out here trippin', actin' wild
I am acting recklessly
Start to wonder if I've changed
I am questioning if my fame has changed me
I'm like how could that be now?
I am in disbelief that I have changed
Would these bitches be here really
These women would not be with me if I was not famous
If I wasn't rappin' now?
If I was not a successful rapper
I'm just so conflicted
I am feeling conflicted about my actions
It's been so long since we've kicked it
It has been a long time since I have spent time with my girlfriend
And I can't lie, I've missed it
I miss spending time with my girlfriend
But somewhere the current shifted
Something changed in our relationship
And now I'm somewhere else
I am in a different place emotionally
Far away, feel like we drifted
I feel disconnected from my girlfriend
Hard to face the facts
It is difficult to confront the reality of our relationship
I'm drinkin' to escape, and then get lifted
I am drinking and getting high to cope with my problems
Get swept under a rug, 'till I'm trippin' on a pile
I am ignoring my problems until they become insurmountable
Did it change, somethin' different for a while
Our relationship changed and became difficult
Yeah we grew apart with time
We have become distant as time has passed
We ain't kicked it in a while
We have not spent quality time together in a long time
But I still think about you now
I still have feelings for my girlfriend
Without you, see there's differences now
Without my girlfriend, things have changed
But shit happens, how could we have known?
Unexpected things happen in life
Nothin' can prepare us
Nothing can emotionally prepare us for challenges in life
From sleepin' at your parents, now to sold out shows in Paris
From staying at your parents' house to performing in sold-out shows in Paris
To parties at my hotel ashin' blunts up off my terrace
To parties at my hotel, smoking marijuana on the rooftop terrace
Tell me, how'd we ever come to live this careless?
How did we end up living in such a careless manner?
And now I'm missin' your love
I am still missing my girlfriend's love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID JOHN, DAYSTAR PETERSON, GERALD GILLUM, MAGNUS HOIBERG, NATHAN PEREZ
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Justin Caputo
Lyrics
Drifting
Watchin' the world go 'round
World go, yeah (world go, yeah)
Listening
To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds
Unknown sounds, unknown sounds
Slippin' through my fingertips (ayy), lingerin'
Shoulda, woulda, coulda, where'd I put the pen? (Woah)
Make a list of all my failed attempts, runnin' out of space again
Highlight all the things I wish I never said (stop)
If feeling makes you stronger, I'm the weakest
That would mean that I would have to separate from my beliefs
It's not a secret, I'm a puzzle, got a lot of missin' pieces
Underneath this strong persona I put on's a kid that's screamin'
Aren't these waters so deceivin'? (So deceivin')
They look different, don't they?
Well, at least that's how they seem to me
'Cause we just drift and drift and…
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Jai Panjala
one of my fav song of his
Shelley Hull-Diaz
Same bro
Squancher
Yesss
Inner Fire
Search conversation with the Devil and learn his definition of Drifter
Irene
Straight up the best one
Redhood 17
Same
Emma
he’s actually a lyrical genius. i love him.
charlie
this song has been helping me get thru this whole week i’m so grateful i found NF
squittles333
low-key thought of little nightmares the second I heard the beginning 💀
This has become one of the songs I just gotta have on repeat🔥