Drown
Lynzz Lyrics

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Its taking a while
for the ocean breeze water to reach my knees (ayy) Open your eyes
For the things you see baby you and me (yeah)
(oooh)
When i'm under water the waves keep holding me down (oooh)
Oh i hope i don't drown
Oh i hope i don't drown

Ohh i hope i don't Ohh i hope i don't

Its taking a while
for the ocean breeze water to reach my knees (ayy) Open your eyes
For the things you see baby you and me (yeah)
(oooh)
When i'm under water the waves keep holding me down (oooh)
Oh i hope i don't drown
Oh i hope i don't drown

Ohh i hope i don't Ohh i hope i don't

Overall Meaning

In "Drown," Lynzz uses the metaphor of drowning to describe a feeling of being weighed down or overwhelmed, unable to overcome the struggles in her life. The repetition of "oh I hope I don't drown" emphasizes the fear and uncertainty that comes with this feeling. The opening lines suggest that this feeling is gradual, taking a while for the water to reach her knees, and that she is aware of it but may not know how to fight it.

The lyrics "open your eyes, for the things you see, baby you and me" suggest that the solution to this struggle may lie in acknowledging the reality of her situation and the people around her who can offer support. The line "when I'm underwater the waves keep holding me down" further emphasizes the struggle to break free and the feeling of being trapped in this overwhelming emotional state.

Overall, "Drown" is a poignant representation of the struggle to maintain hope and overcome the obstacles in one's life. The use of water and drowning as a metaphor resonates with many listeners who may also experience these feelings of being weighed down or unsure of how to overcome their struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Its taking a while for the ocean breeze water to reach my knees (ayy)
I am slowly sinking into the ocean and the water is rising up to my knees, and it is taking some time for this to happen.

Open your eyes for the things you see baby you and me (yeah)
You must be aware of what is going on around you, and the fact that we are together and experiencing this together.

(oooh) When i'm under water the waves keep holding me down (oooh)
Whenever I go under the water, the waves push me back down and don't allow me to come up for air.

Oh i hope i don't drown
I am worried that I might not make it through this experience and that I might not survive.

Ohh i hope i don't Ohh i hope i don't
I am repeating my fears and concerns about not making it through this experience and not surviving.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lindley Spencer, Richy Molina

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