Float
Olivia Dean Lyrics
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Don't wanna regret it, I wanna be sure
Hope you know that I'm all in, I'm not having second thoughts
Just wanna stay in this moment before we get lost
Can we just float here for a while?
Take our time and just
Lie back and coast here for a mile
Are we cool to just float, float?
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float?
I can see us in Paris, I can see us in Rome
Stuck in five o'clock traffic on our way home
I guess what I'm tryna say is, that I see it all for us, and
With the places we're going, we don't need to rush, I'm asking
Can we just float here for a while?
Take our time and just
Lie back and coast here for a mile
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float?
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float?
I'm asking please, please, just be patient with me
Let's give it time, time, to just float out to sea
Yes, we got it good and there ain't no reason to be
Getting carried away, can you just be here with me?
Can we just float here for a while?
Take our time and just
Lie back and coast here for a mile
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float? (Float)
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float? (Float)
Before we get too deep
Are we cool to just float, float?
Olivia Dean's song "Float" is a romantic track about taking things slow and enjoying the moment before plunging deeper into the relationship. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer sees a future with her partner and wants to be sure of their commitment before they dive in. The use of the metaphor "float" suggests that the singer wants to stick to a comfortable and effortless pace.
As the song progresses, the singer imagines being in different romantic scenarios with her partner, like being in Paris or Rome, but she doesn't want to rush the relationship. Instead, she wants to take the time to enjoy each other's company and be comfortable with each other before moving forward. The chorus reinforces the idea of taking things slow and not getting too deep, but instead, just floating along and enjoying the moment.
The bridge of the song echoes the sentiment expressed earlier in the song, as the singer urges her partner to be patient with her and to take things slowly. She emphasizes that they already have a good thing going, and there's no need to rush things, but instead, they should take the time to enjoy each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see where we're headed, had one foot in before
I am aware of where our relationship is going, I have already committed to this path
Don't wanna regret it, I wanna be sure
I don't want to regret our relationship, I want to be certain of it
Hope you know that I'm all in, I'm not having second thoughts
I want you to know that I am fully committed, I don't have any doubts about us
Just wanna stay in this moment before we get lost
I just want to enjoy the present moment before we lose ourselves in the future
Can we just float here for a while?
Can we stay in this moment, without any rush or hurry?
Take our time and just
Let's take our time and
Lie back and coast here for a mile
Enjoy this peaceful moment without any stress or worries
Before we get too deep
Before we get any more serious
Are we cool to just float, float?
Are you okay with taking it slow and enjoying the moment?
I can see us in Paris, I can see us in Rome
I can envision us traveling the world together
Stuck in five o'clock traffic on our way home
Even in difficult situations, we can enjoy the journey together
I guess what I'm tryna say is, that I see it all for us, and
What I mean to say is that I see us doing great things together
With the places we're going, we don't need to rush, I'm asking
We have such great plans that there is no need to hurry, I'm just asking
I'm asking please, please, just be patient with me
All I ask is for you to be understanding and give me time
Let's give it time, time, to just float out to sea
Let's not rush things, let's allow our love to develop naturally
Yes, we got it good and there ain't no reason to be
We have a great relationship and no need to rush ahead
Getting carried away, can you just be here with me?
Let's not get caught up in the future, can you just enjoy the present moment with me?
Writer(s): Robin Hannibal Moelsted Braun, Olivia Lauryn Dean, Max Wolfgang
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