Adrift
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Adrift, I know all I was is gone
Still life underwater, cheap shot
Blown out too far away
To become right
In moonlight on a wandering field
I drank alone and watched
It come unreeled
A life to belong to and keep
In straight line
Blown now too far away
To be done right
I wish you'd hide the way you feel
Gun blasts get fired away
Straight lines defined in the waves
Stranded and effaced in the black
Old lives bleeding naked
And last forms of other lines
Of the chase
Ghosts of denial and fame
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Coming at you
When you're finding your way
Coming at you
When you're fine and eat away
Tied to what is late, ain't you now
The lyrics of Jesse Marchant's song, Adrift, seem to be about a person who feels detached from themselves and their surroundings. The phrase "Tied to what is late, ain't you now" suggests that this person may be stuck in the past and unable to fully move forward. The lines "Adrift, I know all I was is gone" suggest a sense of losing oneself or identity.
The stanza "Still life underwater, cheap shot/Blown out too far away/To become right" may refer to feeling stuck or trapped in a situation that may feel like it is suffocating or drowning them. The idea of "cheap shot" could mean that the situation they are in is unfair or unjust. The notion that they are "blown out too far away/to become right" suggests a feeling of helplessness or that they are too far gone to fix things.
The chorus, "I wish you'd hide the way you feel/Gun blasts get fired away/Straight lines defined in the waves/Stranded and effaced in the black" seems to express a desire to hide or suppress emotions, possibly out of fear or shame, while also recognizing how violent and destructive emotions or actions can be. The lines "Old lives bleeding naked/And last forms of other lines/Of the chase/Ghosts of denial and fame" may suggest a struggle with identity and the pressure to maintain a certain image, while recognizing the futility of chasing after something that may not bring fulfillment or true happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of Adrift convey a sense of detachment and isolation, with a recognition of the complexities of identity and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Tied to what is late, ain't you now
You're stuck in the past and can't let go
Adrift, I know all i was is gone
I'm lost and everything I used to be is gone
Still life underwater, cheap shot
Feeling stagnant and helpless, like a target of unfair circumstances
Blown out too far away
To become right
I've been pushed too far away from where I want to be to ever make things right
In moonlight on a wandering field
I drank alone and watched
It come unreeled
Alone and in despair, I watched my life unravel before me
A life to belong to and keep
In straight line
Blown now too far away
To be done right
I once had a clear path to a fulfilling life, but now that path is gone and can never be recovered
I wish you'd hide the way you feel
I don't want to confront your true feelings
Gun blasts get fired away
Straight lines defined in the waves
Stranded and effaced in the black
The chaos and danger of life can leave one feeling lost and obliterated in darkness
Old lives bleeding naked
And last forms of other lines
Of the chase
I'm haunted by the past and the pursuit of something unattainable
Ghosts of denial and fame
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Coming at you
When you're finding your way
Coming at you
When you're fine and eat away
The painful memories of denying my true self and seeking fame will continue to haunt me, even as I try to move on and find peace
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Written by: Jesse Brian Marchant
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Dan Kiptoo
Tied to what is late, ain't you now
Adrift, I know all i was is gone
Still life underwater, cheap shot
Blown out too far away
To become right
In moonlight on a wandering field
I drank alone and watched
It come unreeled
A life to belong to and keep
In straight line
Blown now too far away
To be done right
I wish you'd hide the way you feel
Gun blasts get fired away
Straight lines defined in the waves
Stranded and effaced in the b
Old lives bleeding naked
And last forms of other lines
Of the chase
Ghosts of denial and fame
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Coming at you
When you're finding your way
Coming at you
When you're fine and eat away
Tied to what is late, ain't you
Ariel Darío
Aunque pasen 200 años, voy a dejar esta fiel traducción a español que hice yo mismo por aquí, para cualquiera que algún día la vea. se que los amantes del indie de habla hispana están por allí:
Adrift/"A la Deriva"
Atado a lo que es tarde, ¿no es así?
A la deriva, sé que todo lo que eras, se ha ido
y es vida bajo el agua; un golpe bajo.
Expulsado demasiado lejos, para llegar a ser correcto.
A la luz de la luna en un campo errante
Bebí solo y lo vi desentrañar
una vida a la que pertenecer
y mantener en línea recta
Expulsado ahora demasiado lejos, para ser hecho bien.
Ojalá escondas la manera, en la que te sientes
Las ráfagas de pistola se disparan.
líneas rectas definidas en las ondas
varadas y borradas en la negrura.
viejas vidas sangrando desnudas
y las últimas formas de otras líneas en persecución.
fantasmas de negación y fama,
desaparecidos ahora
bien, ellos te encontrarán de nuevo.
desaparecidos ahora
bueno, te encontrarán de nuevo.
llegando a ti
cuando encuentres tu camino.
llegando a ti
cuando estás bien y lejos.
Atado a lo que es tarde, ¿no es así?
Noura Hergli
Tied to what is late, ain't you now
Adrift, I know all I was is gone
Still life underwater, cheap shot
Blown out too far away
To become right
In moonlight on a wandering field
I drank alone and watched
It come unreeled
A life to belong to and keep
In straight line
Blown now too far away
To be done right
I wish you'd hide the way you feel
Gun blasts get fired away
Straight lines defined in the waves
Stranded and effaced in the black
Old lives bleeding naked
And last forms of other lines
Of the chase
Ghosts of denial and fame
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Gone now
Well they will find you again
Coming at you
When you're finding your way
Coming at you
When you're fine and eat away
Tied to what is late, ain't you now
ThePJester
I'd love to see a live version of this. Everyone should have the opportunity to stop for a moment and hear it. Components of Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia, the synth of Chicane - No Ordinary Morning and the harmonic voice of Ben Howard, all things I love, but so much more than any of them. A pure life and momentum discovery, privileged to be one of the oh so few that have.
Bruncsak Andras
One of the most touching songs I've ever heard
thisaimlessendeavor
This song has the same effect on me as War on Drugs's - Pain, it resonates me on a deep, molecular level. Absolutely mindblowing. 13 people have no souls.
slor
I choose to think of those people as having accidentally clicked the wrong button... ;)
Chris Magentiya
Omg, YES! I LOVE The War on Drugs - Pain, I feel thе same 💔
Mike J
Pain by War on Drugs is an incredible song, for me this song is a modern era Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen
mindxcircus
Wow, only 106.254 views? I discovered this song over at Daydream and tell you what Jesse, it hits like a beautifully written song does. All it takes is just the first 10 seconds and I was absorbed. Combined with well written lyrics and your voice, it's my new favourite. I'm a new fan. I'm ashamed of myself to only discover this song only in 2019. Guys, we need the more people to hear to good music. Let's do our thing and share! Love your music, Jesse Marchant. This one goes out to everyone who takes a nice long drive in the evening to clear their heart and their head. To peace and love.
Megan Rivera
Forever one of my favorite songs. It hits me in such a deep place
Royal DeCastro
This song needs to be EVERYWHERE. I LOVE HIS VOICE.
Plan P
I literally never have a favourite thing, but this is one of my favourite songs...accompanied me around the world..