Drifter
Joanna Lyrics


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All the corners of my tainted heart are taken
Can you handle being second to my integrity?
Won't apologize I'm selfish and I own it
Don't take it personal cause that's just me
Oh baby that's just me

Chorus:
I'm a drifter (ooh)
I'm conflicted (ooh)
I'm addicted to being on my own
I'm a drifter who's sick and twisted
Who won't listen to anyone but me
So what's it gonna be?

All my bags are packed
The car is outside waiting
Now I'm questioning the promises of yesterday
And if tomorrow comes too fast
I won't be jaded
Got both feet planted
Standing tall, that's where I'll be
Oh baby that's just me

Chorus:
I'm a drifter (ooh)
I'm conflicted (ooh)
I'm addicted to being on my own
I'm a drifter who's sick and twisted
Who won't listen to anyone but me
So what's it gonna be?

And my mind is drifting everyday
You can try to catch me anyway
Just don't be mad the morning after
Cause I might keep on running faster




And faster
I'm a keep on drifting away

Overall Meaning

The song "Drifter" by Joana talks about a person who is addicted to being alone and can't commit to a relationship. The lyrics "Can you handle being second to my integrity?" show that the person values themselves over their relationships. The phrase "All the corners of my tainted heart are taken" suggests that the person has been hurt before and has built walls around themselves to protect their heart.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a drifter" to reinforce the theme of the song. The line "I'm conflicted" may suggest that the person is torn between wanting to be alone and wanting love and connection. The lyric "Who won't listen to anyone but me" indicates that the person is stubborn and unwilling to compromise, which could be a significant barrier to forming a lasting relationship.


The bridge expresses the person's fear of commitment and implies that they may run away if they feel trapped or smothered. The line "Just don't be mad the morning after" is an admission that the person knows they are not easy to be with and can't promise to change.


Overall, "Drifter" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of someone who can't commit to a relationship and prefers to be alone.


Line by Line Meaning

All the corners of my tainted heart are taken
My heart has been through a lot and is not easily won over.


Can you handle being second to my integrity?
Are you willing to be my partner while I prioritize my principles above all?


Won't apologize I'm selfish and I own it
I won't say sorry for taking care of myself and acknowledging it is intentional.


Don't take it personal cause that's just me
My self-centeredness is not a reflection of your worth, it's just who I am.


Oh baby that's just me
I'm not going to change for anyone.


I'm a drifter (ooh)
I don't stick around in one place for too long.


I'm conflicted (ooh)
I have mixed feelings about settling down and committing to one person.


I'm addicted to being on my own
I enjoy my own company and independence too much to give it up completely.


I'm a drifter who's sick and twisted
I have issues and demons that make me unsuitable for a conventional relationship.


Who won't listen to anyone but me
I trust my own judgment and opinions more than anyone else's advice or input.


So what's it gonna be?
Are you willing to accept me as I am or move on?


All my bags are packed
I am always ready to leave if I feel trapped or suffocated.


The car is outside waiting
I have a means of escape readily available.


Now I'm questioning the promises of yesterday
I am skeptical of past commitments and whether they still hold true.


And if tomorrow comes too fast
I fear being rushed or pressured into making decisions or commitments too soon.


I won't be jaded
I won't let past disappointments or heartbreaks harden me.


Got both feet planted
I am grounded and stable in my sense of self and values.


Standing tall, that's where I'll be
I am confident and unapologetic about who I am and what I stand for.


And my mind is drifting everyday
I am constantly contemplating my next move and where I want to go in life.


You can try to catch me anyway
You can try to persuade me to stay or commit, but it's unlikely to work.


Just don't be mad the morning after
Don't get upset with me for following my heart and instincts the next day.


Cause I might keep on running faster
I am always prepared to move on and keep evolving, even if it means leaving people behind.


I'm a keep on drifting away
I will always choose my own path, even if it leads me away from others.




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