Lately
Jake Hallendorff Lyrics

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Been sitting here a hour should I pour another drink
Should I drink, should I drink when I
Know that liquor only brings me temporary peace
Keep the peace, keep the peace in my mind when
When you′re with me
But this whiskey
Knows the real me
If jack and coke's the ocean I don′t longer see the beach

And in my mind I'm hopin'
You forgive me for what I′ve broken
I put my hands together
Asking for another chance

Cause lately I′ve been sailing away from you
What I mean, what I mean is
Baby I've been failing to see what′s true
Well you know that I make it home
I make it on my own
Lately I've been sailin′ away from you

I'm feeling like this gon′ will keep ok rocking till we sink
Till we sink, till we sink, tell me
Is the one you love always the one that's meant to be
Meant to be, meant to be
Cause I'm tired
Of this dance still
In my sadness
Keeps my glass filled
The water starts to rise but I got land under my feet

And in my mind I′m hopin′
You forgive me for what I've broken
I put my hands together
Asking for another chance

Cause lately I′ve been sailing away from you
What I mean, what I mean is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Lately" by Jake Hallendorff are a raw and honest reflection of the singer's struggle with alcohol addiction and its impact on his relationship. The first two lines of the song reveal the dilemma he faces when trying to numb his pain with alcohol. He is torn between drinking and knowing that it only provides him temporary relief. He acknowledges the role alcohol plays in keeping his mind at peace when his partner is with him, but the real him is only visible to whiskey. The line "If jack and coke's the ocean, I don′t longer see the beach" highlights the dangerous delusion that alcohol can create.

The second verse of the song expresses the singer's regret for his actions and a plea for another chance. He hopes that his partner can forgive him for his past mistakes and that he can make things right. He acknowledges that he has been sailing away from the relationship and failing to see what is true. The line "The water starts to rise, but I got land under my feet" is a powerful metaphor that suggests the singer has the strength to overcome this addiction and salvage his relationship if given the chance.

Overall, the song is a powerful reflection of the struggles of addiction and the impact it can have on relationships. It highlights the importance of forgiveness, understanding, and second chances in overcoming addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

Been sitting here a hour should I pour another drink
I've been sitting here for an hour wondering if I should drink more

Should I drink, should I drink when I Know that liquor only brings me temporary peace
I know that drinking will only give me temporary peace, but I'm still considering it

Keep the peace, keep the peace in my mind when When you′re with me
Being with you keeps me at peace in my mind

But this whiskey Knows the real me If jack and coke's the ocean I don′t longer see the beach
This whiskey really knows who I am, and if Jack and Coke is the ocean then I'm losing sight of my reality

And in my mind I'm hopin' You forgive me for what I′ve broken I put my hands together Asking for another chance
In my mind, I'm hoping that you will forgive me for what I have done and give me another chance

Cause lately I′ve been sailing away from you What I mean, what I mean is Baby I've been failing to see what′s true Well you know that I make it home I make it on my own Lately I've been sailin′ away from you
Lately, I have been feeling distant from you and failing to see what's true, even though I always make it back home on my own

Till we sink, till we sink, tell me Is the one you love always the one that's meant to be
I feel like we are headed towards disaster, and I'm questioning if the person you love is always meant to be with you

Cause I'm tired Of this dance still In my sadness Keeps my glass filled The water starts to rise but I got land under my feet
I'm tired of going through this same cycle, but my sadness keeps me drinking. Despite the rising water, I still have some stability.

Writer(s): Peter Sm Cho, Blue Tyler Bookhard, Karis Leigh Stephen, Matthew Frank Richert, Jamie Daniel Miller, Jacob Carl Hallendorff, Shawn Adam Rieke

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