Drifting
Maverick Sabre Lyrics


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And we're sitting in the car with the cops in the rear
And I'm thinking will they drag me
And we're pushing on the high got the bud and the beer
When we turn around we're drifting now

And I'm sitting at a bar and the bouncer appears
And I'm thinking that he's looking
Got a bottle in my bag no ID in my jeans
But he just asks me how I'm doing

We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting

In the city in the dark in the park in the fear
And I'm wishing for another
But there something in sky, feel the sun can you see it?
I don't know why I'm undercover

And I'm looking down the road smoking tunes through the speakers
I think my neighbours have been listening
Ain't no banging on the door or complaints through the screams
I think that they just left me sipping

We turn around and now we're drifting




We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maverick Sabre's song "Drifting" tell a tale of rebellion, uncertainty, and the desire to escape. The opening lines set the scene of being in a car with the police following closely behind. The singer contemplates the possibility of being apprehended by the cops, which adds a sense of tension to the situation. However, amidst this unease, they find solace in the high they feel from drugs and alcohol. The mention of "drifting" suggests a sense of aimlessness and lack of direction.


As the song progresses, the singer finds themselves in a different scenario: sitting at a bar with a bouncer nearby. The singer feels a sense of suspicion, fearing that the bouncer may discover the hidden bottle in their bag or notice their lack of identification. However, to their surprise, the bouncer engages in a simple conversation rather than interrogating them. This momentary relief shows that sometimes our fears are unwarranted, and things may not be as grim as we anticipate.


The chorus, "We turn around and now we're drifting," serves as a refrain that repeats throughout the song. It symbolizes the theme of displacement and the constant state of uncertainty the singer finds themselves in. They are constantly turning away from their problems or the harsh realities of life and finding temporary relief in drifting, whether it be through substance use or other means.


Line by Line Meaning

And we're sitting in the car with the cops in the rear
We're in a car with police behind us


And I'm thinking will they drag me
I'm worried they might arrest me


And we're pushing on the high got the bud and the beer
We're consuming marijuana and alcohol


When we turn around we're drifting now
We're now driving recklessly


And I'm sitting at a bar and the bouncer appears
I'm at a bar and the bouncer approaches me


And I'm thinking that he's looking
I think he suspects something


Got a bottle in my bag no ID in my jeans
I have a bottle in my bag and no identification in my jeans


But he just asks me how I'm doing
But he just asks me how I'm feeling


In the city in the dark in the park in the fear
In the city, in the darkness, in the park, feeling scared


And I'm wishing for another
And I wish for something different


But there something in sky, feel the sun can you see it?
But there's something in the sky, can you feel the warmth of the sun?


I don't know why I'm undercover
I'm not sure why I'm hiding my true self


And I'm looking down the road smoking tunes through the speakers
I'm looking ahead on the road while playing music through the singers


I think my neighbours have been listening
I suspect my neighbors have been hearing the music


Ain't no banging on the door or complaints through the screams
There's no knocking on the door or complaints amidst the noise


I think that they just left me sipping
I think they simply left me alone, still enjoying my drink


We turn around and now we're drifting
We suddenly change direction and start driving recklessly


We turn around and now we're drifting
Again, we abruptly change direction and drive recklessly


We turn around and now we're drifting
Once more, we unexpectedly change direction and drive recklessly




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL STAFFORD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paulo Reis

"And we're sitting in the car with the cops in the rear
And I'm thinking will they drag me
And we're pushing on the high got the bud in the BM
When we turn around we're drifting now

And I'm sitting at a bar and the bounce appears
And I'm thinking that he's looking
Got a bottle in my bag no ID in my jeans
But he just asks me how I'm doing

[Chorus]
We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting

In the city, in the dark, in the park, in the fear
And I'm wishing for another
But there something in sky, feel the sun, can you see it?
I don't know why I'm undercover

And I'm looking down the road
Smoking tunes through the speakers
I think my neighbours have been listening
Ain't no banging on the door or complaints through the screams
I think that they just left me sippin'
[Chorus]
We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting
We turn around and now we're drifting"



All comments from YouTube:

the bootleg boy

wow, i really liked this

Rachie sherlock

I love maverick always have. I remember sending this guy I liked a recommendation of maverick years ago. Told him he has serious sounds, relaxing beats, can dance or just sit. It's ace. Guess what.... That man is now my husband. X

Matthew Bush

How cool

Louis louis

Lovly mesage,been listen to the man from a young age and he never fails top man...

Miss Ubuntu

How r we'y'all togetherin 'now'?

Dan Watts

Rachie sherlock That is amazing Rachie ! x

B. Lewis

I love this! So like Maverick got you guys together!โคโค Congratulations!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ƒ

M P

nice to see mav back! one of my favourite voices in the industry!

Eric Seyer

Nada que . .INDUSTRY ,VOCES,TALENTOS EN ESTA VIDA. EN ESTA BELLA VIDA LLENA DE LO QUE MI FAMILA,COMMUNIDAD. . MAMAS Y PAPAS ABUELOS DECIDANDANTES ME PRAPARE CON.

Alison Kolar

Dear Mr Maverick Sabre im probably a bit old for your usual fan base but I just wanted to thank you for your music. I've been the subject of domestic violence and lived on the streets for two years. Ive been struggling to be honest but you're music has stopped me from killing myself. Listen to it evert night and it gives me hope. I am so grateful. I hope all the best things happen for you and thank you again x

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