Jonah
Grammatrain Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Or rather images I had of
Me did tell how different
From truth they were
Chorus:
I think I'm drowning
And the ocean is raging
And my insides are praying
And I've swallowed
All my yesterdays,
Killed my past
To follow the way
I think I'm drowning and
The ocean screams to me
My name
I've fallen in
Or did I jump headfirst
Into this ocean
All I know is I cannot swim
I know that you'll dry all
My tears
I know you're beyond all
My fears
I know when I call out your name
My soul you save
The song "Jonah" by Grammatrain is about losing oneself and the struggle to find one's true identity. The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost sight of who they are due to the false images created by their own perceptions, which are different from the truth. This realization leaves the singer feeling overwhelmed and drowning in the ocean of their own internal conflicts. Their past seems to haunt them as they desperately try to move forward by killing their past and following a new path. However, despite their efforts to move on, they cannot ignore the waves of confusion and chaos that continue to pull them under.
The chorus captures the essence of the song, as the singer reveals they are drowning and the ocean is raging against them. Their smile turns into a frown, and their insides scream out to be saved. The repetition of the phrase "I think I'm drowning" emphasizes the singer's lack of certainty and the chaos of their world. They have swallowed all of their yesterdays, and in doing so, they feel like they have killed their past. The ocean, personified as though it has a conscious, screams the singer's name, drawing attention to their plight, but it is not enough to save them.
In the end, the singer turns to a higher power for help. They acknowledge that they cannot swim in this sea of confusion, but they know that when they call out for help, their soul will be saved. The sentiment here is one of hope and faith, as the singer trusts in a greater power to guide them to safety.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost myself
I became lost and confused about who I really am
Or rather images I had of
I formed false perceptions about myself based on certain attitudes or expectations
Me did tell how different
These projections showed me as different from my true self
From truth they were
They were far from reality
I think I'm drowning
I am overwhelmed and engulfed by a difficult situation
And the ocean is raging
This situation is intense, uncertain and unpredictable
My smile is frowning
Although I try to remain optimistic, I feel sad inside
And my insides are praying
I am desperately hoping for a solution or quick relief
And I've swallowed
I have suppressed and eliminated
All my yesterdays,
My past experiences, memories and regrets have been abandoned
Killed my past
I have made a deliberate effort to forget or ignore everything that happened before
To follow the way
To search for and pursue the right path or goal
I think I'm drowning and
I am once again feeling overwhelmed and helpless
The ocean screams to me
The situation seems to be getting worse and more dangerous
My name
It reminds me of my identity and insignificance in the face of these challenges
I've fallen in
I became immersed in this difficult situation
Or did I jump headfirst
Either by choice or by accident, I fully committed to this path
Into this ocean
Into the midst of this complex, uncontrollable situation
All I know is I cannot swim
I am not equipped or skilled enough to handle this on my own
I know that you'll dry all
I have faith and trust in someone or something that is capable of helping me
My tears
My sadness and despair
I know you're beyond all
I believe that this someone or something is all-powerful and surpasses all limitations
My fears
My worries, doubts and weaknesses
I know when I call out your name
I am aware that seeking help and support is crucial
My soul you save
I am hopeful that this someone or something can transform and heal me from the inside out
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAYA STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Ruiz Mx
I lost myself
Or rather images I had of
Me did tell how different
From truth they were
I think I'm drowning
And the ocean is raging
My smile is frowning
And my insides are praying
And I've swallowed
All my yesterdays,
Killed my past
To follow the way
I think I'm drowning and
The ocean screams to me
My name
I've fallen in
Or did I jump headfirst
Into this ocean
All I know is I cannot swim
I know that you'll dry all
My tears
I know you're beyond all
My fears
I know when I call out your name
My soul you save
kellenbrent
Holy Crap I'm so happy somebody else has heard of this. As a missionary kid in the 90s finding good Christian music was my only hope. Early Plankeye, Poor Old Lu, Zao, Ghoti Hook....I made do with what I could hehe
kellenbrent
@Jan-Harm van der Merwe yes! I had a subscription to 8ball magazine too, those monthly CDs saved my life
Unplayed Piano
Zao!!
Jan-Harm van der Merwe
I remember hearing this on the Seltzer albums. It was a collection of Christian artists
Vincent Loparo III
Way ahead of it's time in the christian rock scene.
dillsbest1
Great classic Christian Grunge song!!
Brick Toons
Just finished playing this on the drums......wow it's draining
nish
The nostalgia 🥲 This was my jam when I was like 7 lol. My mom had a cd with this song on it and me and my siblings would play it all the time on this boom box we had in our basement. This is the first time I’ve listened to it in ages and it’s honestly just as good as I remember. Like actually, this song slaps XD
nish
@Mosi Armstrong ha me too. And no I don’t know if there were any others in the series sorry. This was the only one I had or knew of
Mosi Armstrong
@nish glad I wasn't the only one that gets a huge nostalgia hit off this album. Do you know if there were any other $1.99 samplers in the series?