Drifting
Norman Bebo Lyrics

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Sometimes when I'm all alone
I don't know if I can
Take another breath
Some say home is where the heart is
Tell me where my home is
'Cause I am scared to death

Falling from a rooftop

Crashing like a raindrop
Can you make my heart stop
Shaking like a leaf?
Standing at the floodgate
Steady as an earthquake
Can you hear my heart break
Tearing at the seems?

I am drifting in my deep end
Holding on to your hand
Is all that saves me now
Life can treat you like a beggar
You hold me together
But I don't know how

Falling from a rooftop
Crashing like a raindrop
Can you make my heart stop
Shaking like a leaf?
Standing at the floodgate
Steady as an earthquake
Can you hear my heart break
Tearing at the seams?

Some say home is where the heart is
And my heart is in your hands
You are all I need

Rising from the ashes
Lifted from the madness
Now you see my heart is
Deep enough to dream
Hear me from my deathblow
Lead and I will follow

Now you feel my heart pull
Mending at the seams

Overall Meaning

In the song "Drifting" by Norman Bebo, the lyrics express a feeling of being lost and alone, questioning where home is and searching for something or someone to hold onto. The first verse mentions being alone and feeling like it's difficult to keep going. The uncertainty of where home is adds to the sense of being lost. The chorus talks about holding onto someone's hand, which is what keeps the singer going. The imagery used in the lines "Falling from a rooftop/ Crashing like a raindrop" and "Standing at the floodgate/ Steady as an earthquake" express the feeling of being out of control and overwhelmed by life's challenges. The bridge brings hope with the image of rising from the ashes and being lifted from madness. The lyrics suggest that the person being held onto is the singer's home, representing a sense of safety and stability.

The song has a common theme of searching for a sense of home and security in the midst of chaos. The repetition of the lines "Falling from a rooftop/ Crashing like a raindrop/ Can you make my heart stop/ Shaking like a leaf?" emphasizes the feeling of being out of control and seeking someone to steady them. The bridge provides a contrast to the earlier imagery, bringing a sense of hope by suggesting that the heart is deep enough to dream and can be mended. Overall, the lyrics describe a longing for a feeling of belonging and being held together by someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when I'm all alone
I experience moments of loneliness

I don't know if I can
I lack confidence in my ability to cope

Take another breath
Continue living with the many struggles life presents

Some say home is where the heart is
Home is defined as where one feels most content

Tell me where my home is
I am yet to find the place that feels like home

'Cause I am scared to death
The fear of relocating is overwhelming

Falling from a rooftop
Experiencing a significant fall

Crashing like a raindrop
Sudden and tragic fall from a height

Can you make my heart stop
Is it possible to help me stop feeling the pain?

Shaking like a leaf?
Trembling due to fear

Standing at the floodgate
Being at a point of no return

Steady as an earthquake
A metaphor presenting the feeling of emotional turmoil

Can you hear my heart break
Do you feel my emotional pain?

Tearing at the seems?
The emotional pain is intense

I am drifting in my deep end
I am lost and in deep thought

Holding on to your hand
Dependent on another person for support

Is all that saves me now
The support of another person helps me surpass the challenges of life

Life can treat you like a beggar
Life can be challenging and lead to feeling inadequate

You hold me together
Another person helps to keep me sane

But I don't know how
It's unclear how they keep me sane

Some say home is where the heart is
A place of emotional attachment can feel like home

And my heart is in your hands
Another person possesses my emotional attachment

You are all I need
You are my world

Rising from the ashes
Overcoming a challenging life experience

Lifted from the madness
Rescued from a strenuous life experience

Now you see my heart is
The true nature of my heart shines through

Deep enough to dream
Capacity exists to dream again

Hear me from my deathblow
Someone provided a glimmer of hope during my darkest moments

Lead and I will follow
I am willing to follow your instructions

Now you feel my heart pull
I now own my feelings and have gained my autonomy

Mending at the seams
Healing is happening as the emotional pain is subsiding

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MATT BRONLEEWE, TIFFANY ARBUCKLE, DAN HASELTINE

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