Drowning
Liz Suwandi Lyrics


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Life looks different down here
Inside my dying prison
If I could reach the edge of this
I'll take it somewhere if I could

[Chorus]
But I am slipping under water
The tide oh it's pulling me much farther
Maybe I am drowning, oh I'm drowning

My Tsunami, my Katrina and my inner Sandy
Man it will not simmer expanding
If I swam seem like I would slam the damn thing
But I'm scrambling, falling like I damaged my hamstring
I'm deeply disturbed, so many things keep me perturbed
Inside of me peeping this surge and I'm completely submerged
My data wiped even if NASA had a sight
Couldn't catch it with N.O.A.A.'s ghost satellite
Storms at five with them I'm torn alive
Hearing the horns from high
Pain is for sure my eye
Having a lot of blackouts
Medics try putting me on medicine
But I need light
Just like the East need con Edison
I'm dead again
Drowning and everybody else is messed when
I got troubles thats been pulling me down
And jesting, water no breath in
Look how it swept in
To evacuate or not evacuate?
Is the question

[Chorus]

Teach me to swim, keep me from them
Eating the limbs and other body pieces from him
I may be wrong not to, play these songs, caught ya
When you got me drowning in my own Davy Jones locker
It's caving in, it's over weight
No saving him, he's freeloader bait
And everybody picks him than sticks him
But your rain ????? equal my shut down system
Yeah





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Drowning" by Liz Suwandi are touching and filled with emotion. The song seems to be about someone who feels trapped in their own life and is struggling to keep their head above water. The idea of drowning is used as a metaphor for the person's emotional struggles, and they feel like they are being pulled under by a tidal wave of negative emotions. They long to escape their prison, but they can't seem to break free.


The use of natural disasters, such as tsunamis and hurricanes, adds to the overwhelming feeling the person is experiencing. They feel like they are in the middle of a storm, and it's battering them from all sides. The lyrics suggest that the person is aware that they are struggling and may need help, but they are afraid to ask for it. There's a sense of shame and vulnerability that comes through in the words.


In the chorus, the person seems to have given up hope of escaping their situation. They feel like they are drowning, and no one is coming to save them. It's a powerful and heartbreaking image, and it's clear that the person is in a lot of pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Life looks different down here
Everything appears to be different under these circumstances


Inside my dying prison
Being trapped and unable to escape, feeling like you are dying inside


If I could reach the edge of this
If I could find a way out of my situation


I'll take it somewhere if I could
I would move forward if given the opportunity


But I am slipping under water
I am struggling and unable to keep my head above water


The tide oh it's pulling me much farther
My struggles are getting worse and I feel like I'm being pulled further down


Maybe I am drowning, oh I'm drowning
There's a possibility that I am beyond help and cannot save myself


My Tsunami, my Katrina and my inner Sandy
My struggles are different for me but still just as destructive as natural disasters


Man it will not simmer expanding
My problems continue to get bigger and are uncontainable


If I swam seem like I would slam the damn thing
Trying to escape is futile and could lead to more harm


But I'm scrambling, falling like I damaged my hamstring
I'm trying my best to keep going but it feels like my efforts are in vain


I'm deeply disturbed, so many things keep me perturbed
I'm struggling with many issues and it's affecting me on a deep level


Inside of me peeping this surge and I'm completely submerged
I can feel my emotions and struggles building up inside me, and I feel overwhelmed


My data wiped even if NASA had a sight
My struggles are so personal and internal that they can't be measured or analyzed by others


Couldn't catch it with N.O.A.A.'s ghost satellite
Even the most advanced technology can't detect or solve my problems


Storms at five with them I'm torn alive
Small things are now causing me intense pain and stress


Hearing the horns from high
Feeling like my struggles are so loud and overwhelming that everyone can hear them


Pain is for sure my eye
I can't see beyond my pain and struggles


Having a lot of blackouts
I'm experiencing lapses in my memory and feeling like I'm losing control


Medics try putting me on medicine
People are trying to help me but it feels like no one really understands my situation


But I need light
I need hope and positivity to make it through this difficult time


Just like the East need con Edison
I need a source of light and power to help me through this situation


I'm dead again
I feel like my situation is hopeless and there's no way out


Drowning and everybody else is messed when
My struggles are affecting everyone around me and they don't know how to help


I got troubles thats been pulling me down
I'm weighed down by my struggles and they're making it difficult for me to move forward


And jesting, water no breath in
I'm feeling suffocated and like I can't breathe


Look how it swept in
My struggles came on suddenly and without warning


To evacuate or not evacuate?
I'm at a crossroads and trying to decide what to do next


Teach me to swim, keep me from them
I need someone to guide me through my struggles and support me


Eating the limbs and other body pieces from him
My struggles are consuming me and causing me to lose pieces of myself


I may be wrong not to, play these songs, caught ya
I know my situation is serious and I can't ignore it, even if I want to


When you got me drowning in my own Davy Jones locker
I'm feeling trapped and isolated in my struggles


It's caving in, it's over weight
Everything is falling apart and the weight of my struggles is heavy


No saving him, he's freeloader bait
My struggles are overwhelming and others feel like they can't help


And everybody picks him than sticks him
Others are blaming me for my struggles and not being supportive


But your rain ????? equal my shut down system
The difficulties and struggles I'm facing are unique to me and overwhelming my ability to cope




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Kottonmouthkush420

the song u listen to when you know u finally hit rock bottom and now Ur reaching for a second chance but there's no air to be found

MXRocket Beats

I'm feeling that way tonight tbh

Josha van Klaveren

Love this song, keep coming back to it.

I think it´s not really popular because many people just hear an easy-going, good-but-nothing-special rap, but when you actually listen to the lyrics it's downright literature.

kas0016

This music really embodies the feeling of really falling deep into an abyss. Tech completely aligns with the energy and effort necessary for any musical piece.
Truly the best of our time and no signs of slowing down.
Strange Music 4 eva

Casey Johnson

Man Liz Suwandi, beautiful voice and Tech with the killer lyrics. Why are there not any recent songs with her on them? Every song the two of you did are uplifting and addictive.

Barbara Stewart

This is my fav song.. I can play this song over and over I wish he would make a video for this song

Edwin Walrath

this is a really good song they should make a video for it

Diversity C

Edwin Walrath definitely!

Iluminado 67

Muito bom

Samuel Donahue

I agree I've said so on this song repetitivly but I'll restate it because the song and Tech are forever worth it..

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