Drowning
Jimmy Nevis Lyrics


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I never thought that I could be so much more
You kept me fighting like a soldier in war
And every part of you was worth falling for
The rain is gone, and you're the rainbow

If I could jump off this cliff, I know that you are jumping with

There's so much that you give when the world just won't do
I found the best part of me through falling for you
Every day I feel like I'm moving mountains
Baby without you I'm drowning, drowning

It's so easy to lose sight of the shore
But it's so different when you know what you're living for
There's no way that I can make it on my own
Now that I've found the greatest love I've never known

If I could jump off this cliff, I know that you are jumping with

There's so much that you give when the world just won't do
I found the best part of me through falling for you
Every day I feel like I'm moving mountains
Baby without you I'm drowning, drowning

Feels like I'm going in over my head
And the water's too deep to pretend
(Drowning – in that waterfall)
Whether I sink or swim
With me you're jumping in

There's so much that you give when the world just won't do
I found the best part of me through falling for you




Every day I feel like I'm moving mountains
Baby without you I'm drowning, drowning

Overall Meaning

The song "Drowning" by South African musician Jimmy Nevis is a love song that describes the depth of love and devotion the singer has for his partner. The lyrics are metaphorical in nature, using imagery of drowning and jumping off cliffs to express the intensity of the singer's emotions.


The opening lines "I never thought that I could be so much more / You kept me fighting like a soldier in war" suggest that the singer didn't believe in himself or his capabilities before he met his partner, who inspires him to be a better version of himself. The line "The rain is gone, and you're the rainbow" further emphasizes the idea of the partner being a source of light and hope in the singer's life.


The chorus "There's so much that you give when the world just won't do / I found the best part of me through falling for you / Every day I feel like I'm moving mountains / Baby without you I'm drowning, drowning" conveys the depth of the singer's love and reliance on his partner. The imagery of moving mountains and drowning depict extremes, suggesting that the singer's emotions toward his partner are intense and all-consuming.


The lines "Feels like I'm going in over my head / And the water's too deep to pretend" suggest that the singer knows the depth of his emotions and the risks involved in loving so deeply. However, he chooses to dive in anyway, knowing that his partner is with him.


Overall, "Drowning" is a heartfelt song that uses rich imagery and metaphors to convey the intensity of the singer's passion for his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought that I could be so much more
I never realized my potential until I met you


You kept me fighting like a soldier in war
You motivated me to keep going and never give up, even when things were tough


And every part of you was worth falling for
I was captivated by every aspect of your being and knew it was worth taking a chance on you


The rain is gone, and you're the rainbow
After a difficult time, you were the bright spot that brought color back into my life


If I could jump off this cliff, I know that you are jumping with
No matter how risky or dangerous a situation may be, I am confident that you will always be right there with me


There's so much that you give when the world just won't do
You provide me with so much love and support when the outside world fails to do so


I found the best part of me through falling for you
Loving you has allowed me to discover a side of myself that I didn't know existed


Every day I feel like I'm moving mountains
With you by my side, I feel capable of accomplishing anything


Baby without you I'm drowning, drowning
I am completely lost and struggling without you in my life


It's so easy to lose sight of the shore
It is easy to lose direction and purpose without someone to guide and anchor us


But it's so different when you know what you're living for
With you, I have a clear sense of direction and purpose in life


There's no way that I can make it on my own
I am not strong enough to face life's challenges without you by my side


Now that I've found the greatest love I've never known
I have discovered a kind of love that I never thought existed or could be possible


Feels like I'm going in over my head
I am in a situation that is more than I can handle alone


And the water's too deep to pretend
The situation is too serious or difficult to pretend that everything is okay


(Drowning – in that waterfall)
I feel like I am being pulled under by the sheer force of this situation


Whether I sink or swim
No matter what the outcome of this situation is


With me you're jumping in
You are right there with me, experiencing everything and helping me through it all




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