Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
Drift Away
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain
Ain't it a shame
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you
To carry me through
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Yeah, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You've helped me along
Makin' me strong
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Hey, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Na na na, won't you, won't you take me
Oh, take me
The song "Drift Away" by Nathan Carter is an ode to the power of music and its ability to transport the listener away from their troubles. The song speaks of confusion, feeling lost, and a longing to be free from the weight of the world. However, the singer finds solace in music and looks to get lost in the sound of rock and roll in order to forget his problems. The lyrics urge the listener to let go of their worries and allow themselves to be carried away by the beat of the music.
The lines "When my mind is free, you know a melody can move me" and "And when I'm feelin' blue, the guitar's comin' through to soothe me" emphasize the power of music as a form of therapy, able to lift one's spirits and ease emotional pain. The final verses express gratitude towards the musicians and their music that have brought joy and strength to the singer's life.
Overall, "Drift Away" is a reminder to take a break from the chaos of everyday life and find peace and comfort in the sound of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day I'm more confused
Each day I become more perplexed and disoriented
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
Despite the overwhelming obstacles, I still search for hope and positivity
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
It pains me to lose this inner battle against confusion and despair
And I'm feelin' the strain
The stress and tension is affecting me
Ain't it a shame
It's unfortunate and regrettable
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I long for the lifting power of music to release me from emotional burden
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
I want to fully immerse myself in the music and escape my troubles
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I'm starting to believe that what I'm doing is pointless
I don't understand the things I do
My actions and motivations are becoming unclear to me
The world outside looks so unkind
The world is unfriendly and unsympathetic
And I'm countin' on you
I'm relying on someone for support
To carry me through
To help me endure and overcome
And when my mind is free
In moments of mental freedom
You know a melody can move me
A melody has the power to sway my emotions
And when I'm feelin' blue
When I'm sad and dejected
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
The guitar's sound can comfort and calm me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I'm grateful for the happiness music has brought me
I want you to know I believe in your song
I have faith in the power and message of your music
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
The elements of music that make it meaningful and impactful
You've helped me along
Your music has assisted me in my journey
Makin' me strong
Strengthening my resolve and fortitude
Hey, give me the beat boys and free my soul
Again, I plead for music to liberate me from mental and emotional burden
Na na na, won't you, won't you take me
Please, take me away through music
Oh, take me
Grant me the escape I yearn for through music
Writer(s): MENTOR WILLIAMS
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