Drown
Garrett Garfield Lyrics
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Got a hole in my soul, growing deeper and deeper.
And I can't take one more moment of this silence.
The loneliness is haunting me.
And the weight of the world's getting harder to hold up.
It comes in waves, I close my eyes.
Hold my breath and let it bury me.
Won't you drag the lake and bring me home again?
Who will fix me now? Dive in when I'm down?
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
Who will make me fight? Drag me out alive?
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
What doesn't destroy you, leaves you broken instead.
Got a hole in my soul growing deeper and deeper.
And I can't take one more moment of this silence.
The loneliness is haunting me.
And the weight of the world's getting harder to hold up.
It comes in waves, I close my eyes.
Hold my breath and let it bury me.
I'm not okay, and it's not alright
Won't you drag the lake and bring me home again?
Who will fix me now? Dive in when I'm down?
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
Who will make me fight? Drag me out alive?
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
'Cause you know that I can't do this on my own. Who will fix me now?
Who will fix me now?
Who will fix me now? Dive in when I'm down?
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
Oooooooooo
Lyric add by @arihelyaa
In "Drown," Garrett Garfield sings about the struggle with depression and loneliness, and the desire for someone to rescue him from his pain. The opening line, "What doesn't kill you makes you wish you were dead," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Garfield expresses the feeling of being broken and unable to cope with the weight of the world. He acknowledges that the pain he feels is growing deeper and deeper, and that he can't bear the silence that comes with his loneliness.
The chorus of the song is a plea for someone to save him from himself and not let him drown. Garfield describes the feeling of being buried and overwhelmed by his emotions, and his fear that he won't be able to make it through on his own. He asks who will fix him, who will be there to dive in and save him when he's down.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song highlights the desperation Garfield feels, as he repeats the same plea for help over and over again. Overall, "Drown" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the struggle with mental health issues and the need for support and connection in times of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
What doesn't kill you makes you wish you were dead.
Surviving hardships doesn't make you stronger, it makes you wish for death.
Got a hole in my soul, growing deeper and deeper.
Feeling empty inside and getting deeper into despair.
And I can't take one more moment of this silence.
The loneliness and emptiness become unbearable.
The loneliness is haunting me.
The feeling of loneliness is constantly present and becomes overwhelming.
And the weight of the world's getting harder to hold up.
The burden and struggles of life are getting heavier and harder to bear.
It comes in waves, I close my eyes.
The feeling of despair comes and goes in waves, and the person tries to ignore it.
Hold my breath and let it bury me.
The person feels overwhelmed by their emotions and lets them consume them.
I'm not okay, and it's not alright.
The person is struggling and everything is not okay, despite society's expectations.
Won't you drag the lake and bring me home again?
The person is asking for help to escape their despair and loneliness.
Who will fix me now? Dive in when I'm down?
The person is asking who will save them when they are at their lowest point.
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
The person is asking for someone to save them from themselves and their negative emotions.
What doesn't destroy you, leaves you broken instead.
Enduring hardships can leave a person feeling broken instead of stronger.
Got a hole in my soul growing deeper and deeper.
The person still feels empty, and their despair is growing.
And I can't take one more moment of this silence.
The person's loneliness and emptiness are becoming too much to bear.
The loneliness is haunting me.
The feeling of loneliness is constantly present and becomes overwhelming.
And the weight of the world's getting harder to hold up.
The burdens and struggles of life are becoming increasingly difficult to bear.
It comes in waves, I close my eyes.
The feeling of despair comes and goes in waves, and the person tries to ignore it.
Hold my breath and let it bury me.
The person feels overwhelmed by their emotions and lets them consume them.
I'm not okay, and it's not alright
The person is struggling and everything is not okay, despite society's expectations.
Won't you drag the lake and bring me home again?
The person is asking for help to escape their despair and loneliness.
Who will fix me now? Dive in when I'm down?
The person is asking who will save them when they are at their lowest point.
Save me from myself, don't let me drown.
The person is asking for someone to save them from themselves and their negative emotions.
'Cause you know that I can't do this on my own. Who will fix me now?
The person knows they cannot overcome their struggles alone and pleads for someone to help them.
Oooooooooo
Musical interlude.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sdshannon
Rest easy big homie.
@jsasplund
Sobbed as I listened to this, knowing his voice is silenced. Grateful we have so many covers and originals to keep us going. Much love to the family and friends left behind.
@UnforeseenDOOM
Not gonna lie, this song brought tears to my eyes. Thinking of you Garrett. You are missed.
@juliestorey7838
Beautiful human inside and out. Ugly cries as I remember our last conversations and feel his pain. We miss you! Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing your incredible talent. You were the most compassionate and empathetic man. We love you Garrett!
@Flylifeoutfitters
Garrett you will be missed thank you for leaving your music for us. Rip my dear friend you left us some heavy hearts and I hope you are much better. See you on the other side.
@mattjames6925
I love you buddy I’m so sorry you were hurting Ill never forget you
@rebekahlongley7231
This song hits a lot different now. That voice💔
@dronesouth9098
Agreed
@Ratbass69
Love you bro. Look down and see how many you touched.
@heatherbyrd216
Your version of this song saved me from taking my life 4 years ago. I will forever be grateful you made this cover. I'm thankful I had the opportunity to get to know you and I will always have a special place for you in my heart
I love you G, rest.