Drowning
Langhorne Slim Lyrics

And I never will know why
The singer is puzzled as to why love does not show any consideration towards them.

Love will pay no mind to me
Despite the singer's fondness for love, it remains indifferent to their feelings.

Love always loved the way it sounded in theory
Love appears to be more of an abstract concept rather than an actual feeling that the singer has experienced.

And I'd kill to be alone
The artist desires to be alone, despite the social norm suggesting otherwise.

With the strength to be alone
The artist yearns for the ability to be independent, despite their current circumstance.

Lonely feelings make me sad around company
The singer experiences sadness in the company of others due to their feeling of loneliness.

Well I'm dedicated and I'm craving someone that I don't know
The singer is committed to finding someone they have yet to meet whom they feel a strong attraction towards.

In this sea of stupidity I am stuck in the undertow
The artist feels trapped in a world filled with superficiality and ignorance.

Here come the lifeguard
The artist anticipates the arrival of a savior who will rescue them from their troubles.

I'm drowning and she seems so delicious
Despite the difficulties that the artist faces, they find comfort and pleasure in their rescuer.

I'm grounded with her arms around me
The singer feels safe and secure in the arms of their rescuer.

And I'm, I'm blinded by them ugly fishes
Despite the comfort and security that their rescuer provides, the artist is still unable to escape from the unsavory aspects of life.

Don't ask me any of your questions
The singer refuses to answer any questions they may be asked.

I won't tell you my lies
The singer chooses not to hide behind falsehoods and pretenses.

Words deserve to serve the painful penalty
The singer believes that the words they speak should have consequences, even if those consequences are unpleasant.

And it's analyzing just how they're spoken
The artist is introspective when it comes to their speech.

Three times my heart's been broken
The artist has experienced significant heartbreak on three separate occasions.

Mama, you ain't never told me it's gonna feel like this
The singer feels unprepared and disillusioned with how life has turned out.

So don't sit back and settle for comfort over pain
The singer advises against taking the easy path in life and avoiding difficult situations.

I've been burned by the copper kettle
The artist has experienced pain and difficulty in life.

I have spit back at the pouring rain
Despite the challenges that life has presented them, the artist has pushed back against adversity.

Lie must gut denial
The artist believes that the truth should be exposed, even if it may be hard to accept.

Smile at its melting face
The singer encourages others to find humor in difficult situations.

My insides are defiled
The artist feels that their inner self has been tainted.

It's wild baby but I cannot erase
Despite how tumultuous life may be, the singer acknowledges that these experiences cannot be undone.

Truth is all a lie and I'm trying lesser every day
The singer acknowledges that the truth can be difficult to decipher and they feel less motivated to seek it with each passing day.

Death to all that's dying, conditioning and decay
The singer seeks to destroy negativity and the decline of society.

Tick tock in a pitter pattern
The artist makes a reference to the rhythm of life.

Balls drop cock saluting Saturn
The artist uses crude language to describe the inevitability of death.

Darling I just wanna shoot a gun
The singer expresses a desire for control and perhaps freedom from their troubles.