Drown
Martin Garrix Lyrics


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I've been tryna keep my distance
But in an instant, you break me down
I know better than to want you
But I succumb to you without a doubt

Now the water is rising
And I'm too tired to swim
And my lungs just can't take it
But I keep breathing you in, so

Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you
Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

Ohh-ohh-oh, anything at all to keep me close to you
Ohh-ohh-oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

(Ohh-ohh-oh), Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
(Ohh-ohh-oh), Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

I'm so used to your excuses
That when you bruise me I stick around
No point trying to make it out now
Rather be sinking, then go without

And now the water is rising
And I'm too tired to swim
And my lungs just can't take it
But I keep breathing you in, so

Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you
Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

Ohh-ohh-oh, anything at all to keep me close to you
Ohh-ohh-oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

(Ohh-ohh-oh), Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
(Ohh-ohh-oh), Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you




Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Martin Garrix's song "Drown" explore the idea of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The singer acknowledges that they know better than to be with this person, but they can't resist their pull. They feel like they are drowning in the relationship, and yet they keep coming back for more.


The lyrics are emotional and raw, with the singer admitting that they are too tired to keep fighting against the relationship. They would rather sink than be without the other person. The chorus repeats the desire to be pulled under and drown in the other person, no matter how unhealthy it may be.


The use of water as a metaphor for the relationship is powerful, with the imagery of drowning representing the overwhelming feeling of being trapped. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a toxic relationship and unable to break away.


Overall, Martin Garrix's "Drown" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been tryna keep my distance
I have been attempting to avoid getting close to you.


But in an instant, you break me down
However, you quickly and easily shatter my efforts.


I know better than to want you
I recognize that desiring you is impractical.


But I succumb to you without a doubt
Despite this, I yield to you without hesitation.


Now the water is rising
Now, the metaphorical water is increasing or intensifying in this situation.


And I'm too tired to swim
I am drained and unable to fight against the rising tide.


And my lungs just can't take it
Furthermore, I am struggling to breathe in this overwhelming circumstance.


But I keep breathing you in, so
Despite the difficulty that your presence brings, I persist in taking you in.


Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Deceive me, mislead me with attractive falsehoods.


Anything at all to keep me close to you
Anything will do to ensure my proximity to you.


Pull me under the way you do
Yank me down as you typically do.


Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
I long to be completely consumed by you this evening.


(Ohh-ohh-oh), Anything at all to keep me close to you
Anything is acceptable if it means remaining in your vicinity.


(Ohh-ohh-oh), Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
Tonight, I want to be fully engulfed by you.


I'm so used to your excuses
I am accustomed to your reasons for things.


That when you bruise me I stick around
As a result, when you harm me, I remain with you.


No point trying to make it out now
Therefore, there is no purpose in attempting to escape at this stage.


Rather be sinking, then go without
I would rather sink entirely than be without you.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martijn Gerard Garritsen, Clinton Kane

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Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
I've been tryna keep my distance
But in an instant, you break me down
I know better than to want you
But I succumb to you without a doubt

[Pre-Chorus]
Now the water is rising
And I'm too tired to swim
And my lungs just can't take it
But I keep breathing you in, so

[Chorus]
Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you
Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
Oh, anything at all to keep me close to you
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

[Verse 2]
I'm so used to your excuses
That when you bruise me I stick around
No point trying to make it out now
Rather be sinking than go without

[Pre-Chorus]
And now the water is rising
And I'm too tired to swim
And my lungs just can't take it
But I keep breathing you in, so

[Chorus]
Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you
Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
Oh, anything at all to keep me close to you
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you
Oh, tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you

[Outro]
Tell me lies, tell me painted truths
Anything at all to keep me close to you
Pull me under the way you do
Tonight I wanna drown in an ocean of you



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Drown Lyrics:

I’ve Been Tryna Keep My Distance
But In An Instant You Break Me Down
I Know Better Than To Want You
But I Succumb To You Without A Doubt

Now The Water Is Rising
And I’m Too Tired To Swim
And My Lungs Just Can’t Take It
But I Keep Breathing You In So

Tell Me Lies
Tell Me Painted Truths
Anything At All To Keep Me Close To You
Pull Me Under
The Way You Do
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

Anything At All To Keep Me Close To You
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

I’m So Used To Your Excuses
That When You Bruise Me I Stick Around
No Point Trying To Make It Out Now
Rather Be Sinking Than Go Without

And Now The Water Is Rising
And I’m Too Tired To Swim
And My Lungs Just Can’t Take It
But I Keep Breathing You In So

Tell Me Lies
Tell Me Painted Truths
Anything At All To Keep Me Close To You
Pull Me Under
The Way You Do
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

Anything At All To Keep Me Close To You
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You

Tell Me Lies
Tell Me Painted Truths
Anything At All To Keep Me Close To You
Pull Me Under
The Way You Do
Tonight I Wanna Drown In An Ocean Of You



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@AayushSapra

damn, martin and some of his tracks are so underrated. but no worries, I support you always Martin <3

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his old songs have so many views, idk why the present .... is opposite.

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@Tu Pham Thi Thanh blame k-pop

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