Drift
Lindi Ortega Lyrics


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Every time you drift from me
You go further out to sea
Every time you drift away from me

I don't see you anymore
You've been taken by the storm
The tide will never bring you back to me
But I'll try to save you
Cause I cannot let you down
And I'll try to save you
Cause I will not watch you drown
All alone

Though our love has lost it's sail
I'm not gonna let this fail
I will find you bring you back to me

And I'll try to save you
Cause I cannot let you down
And I'll try to save you
Cause I will not watch you drown
All alone

(bridge)

And I'll try to save you
Cause I cannot let you down
And I'll try to save you
Cause I will not watch you drown
All alone




Said I will not watch you drown
All alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lindi Ortega's song "Drift" convey a message of love and determination against all odds. The opening lines illustrate the sense of distance and detachment that the singer feels as her partner seems to move further and further away from her. The metaphor of drifting out to sea suggests the uncontrollable nature of the situation and the helplessness of the singer. She can only watch as her loved one disappears from view, being taken by the storm, with no hope of coming back to her.


Despite this, the chorus reveals the singer's unwavering dedication to her partner. She cannot let him down, and she cannot watch him drown. She is committed to saving him, no matter what the cost, even if it means going against the currents of life.


The bridge offers a glimmer of hope that the couple can be reunited once again. The lyrics "I will find you, bring you back to me" show the singer's determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, these lyrics convey a deep sense of love, loss, and determination to overcome life's obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time you drift from me
Every time you distance yourself from me


You go further out to sea
You become harder to reach, like a boat sailing away


Every time you drift away from me
Every time you move away from me


I don't see you anymore
You are not present in my life anymore


You've been taken by the storm
You have been overwhelmed by life's challenges


The tide will never bring you back to me
Things may never go back to the way they were


But I'll try to save you
I will do my best to help you


Cause I cannot let you down
I care too much about you to fail you


And I'll try to save you
I will do what I can to bring you back to me


Cause I will not watch you drown
I won't stand by and let you suffer without doing anything


All alone
Feeling abandoned and isolated


Though our love has lost it's sail
Even though our relationship is struggling


I'm not gonna let this fail
I will fight to save our relationship


I will find you bring you back to me
I will search for you and do what I can to bring you back to me


(bridge)
Musical interlude


Said I will not watch you drown
I refuse to watch you suffer without doing anything


All alone
Feeling abandoned and isolated




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