Drift Away
Judson Spence Lyrics


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Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light in the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
(Won't you take me away?)

Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
I'm countin' on you to carry me through

And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song




Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along makin' me strong

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song starts with the singer feeling lost and confused. He's searching for some form of light or hope amidst turbulent times. The game he hates to lose could be interpreted as his struggle to find hope amidst the chaos. The strain he's feeling might be the weight of his responsibilities and concerns weighing down on him, making it harder to find hope. The chorus then follows, him asking for music to set him free. The beat is what he needs to let go of his worries and get lost in the moment. The repetition of the chorus puts emphasis on his need for the music to drift away from his worries.


Line by Line Meaning

Day after day I'm more confused
Every day, I'm becoming increasingly unsure about certain things.


Yet I look for the light in the pouring rain
Despite feeling lost and confused, I'm still searching for hope and positivity in difficult situations.


You know that's a game that I hate to lose
I don't like feeling defeated when I'm searching for hope.


I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
I'm under a lot of stress and it's a shame that it's affecting me so much.


Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I need to escape my troubles through music, and am asking for the rhythm to wash over me.


I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
I want to completely immerse myself in the music and let it carry me away from my problems.


(Won't you take me away?)
I'm literally asking the music to transport me away from my troubles.


Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I'm starting to feel like I'm not making any progress towards my goals.


I don't understand the things I do
I'm confused about my own thoughts and actions.


The world outside looks so unkind
The world can feel harsh and unwelcoming at times.


I'm countin' on you to carry me through
I'm relying on the music to help me through these tough moments.


And when my mind is free
When I'm not bogged down with worries and anxieties,


You know a melody can move me
Music has the power to uplift me and change my mood.


And when I'm feelin' blue
When I'm feeling down,


The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
The sound of the guitar can comfort me when I need it most.


Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I'm grateful for the happiness that music has brought into my life.


I want you to know I believe in your song
I want to express my appreciation for the musical artists who create these beautiful songs.


Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
The elements of the music that bring it all together - the beat, lyrics, and instruments working in sync.


You help me along makin' me strong
Music is a source of strength in my life, giving me the power to keep going even when things get tough.




Writer(s): WILLIAMS MENTOR R

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Comments from YouTube:

@Qolus

Thanks for posting it!

@lorribosch8634

I Love this!

@Gretny

''I prefer this version'' !

@Gretny

@joncarlisle877

I miss you man. ♡
Thanks for your friendship.
We'll always have our dryer collaboration. :)

@kids4music

Check out some recent music from Judson on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Sing The Blues. Judson also stars in this film and it's loosely based on his life.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sing-blues-original-motion/id916585637
http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B00NED7VY8

@ronvanstaden2402

I'm looking for the video of this song

@general_ahab

me too... haha

@Gretny

''Maybe they didn't make one for this version'' !?

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