Drifting
On One Lyrics


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Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Yo drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away from everyone that I've ever known
Yes I've sold my soul
Try to hold on to the people I love but I let go
Not on purpose
Maybe I deserve this
From all of the sins I've committed I'm an evil person
With all the hurting
That I've emitted to each soul is my burden
Carry it over my head like a dark cloud
Constantly raining on me maybe that's why I'm always down
Then there's some people hoping that I drown
In my own sorrows
My demons follow
Me tears at me till I'm hollow
I ask god for more time that I can borrow
Just one more second in this cosmos
Put my hand on the hot stove
Make me feel something
Think of happy moments but I think of nothing
How do I deal with these emotions?
Brush it under the mat leave nothing open
Cause I feel weak and it lingers bad omens
Everyone eventually runs away from me
And I feel like I'm too far apart
From everyone that I hold dear to my heart
I guess I'm
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
Yo I'm drifting away
Drifting away
Drifting away
People hoping that I say
That I wish I could stay
But I don't know how to
People keep thinking it's about you
But it's not so forget about it
Maybe you have but I don't know how to forget about it
My head is so crowded
Maybe that's why I want to leave
Because I'm always frowning
On the outside I'm always smiling
But on the inside I'm always crying
If you paid attention you could see it slightly
And time is eating away at my health
Do you think I can solve the problem with a shell
Implant it into my brain let it melt
Till I'm out of this world
Might think it's a cry for help
Fuck you if you don't know what I felt
Find the right smile for my life
Because I don't want them to be filled with lies
I just want someone to call them mine
But the thought it won't is in my mind
And I don't want to smile
I just want to stay here for a while
In my own comfort zone in exile
People try to be hostile
Then I get these dark thoughts I compile
Reminisce about these thoughts
Fuck the cost
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
Help me I'm drifting away
I'm drifting away
Drifting away
I'm drifting away
I'm drifting away
Someone help me I'm drifting away
Drifting
Drifting
Drifting away




I'm drifting away
Drifting away

Overall Meaning

In the song "Drifting" by On One, the lyrics convey a deep sense of emotional detachment and loneliness. The repetition of the phrase "drifting away" emphasizes a feeling of being disconnected and isolated from others, as well as from oneself. The singer expresses a sense of resignation and acceptance towards this state of drifting, suggesting that they have distanced themselves from everyone they have ever known and even feel as though they have sold their soul in a metaphorical sense.


The lyrics also delve into themes of guilt and self-blame, as the singer reflects on the sins they have committed and the hurt they have caused to others. They question their own worthiness and struggle with the burden of carrying their past mistakes and regrets. The mention of feeling like an "evil person" highlights a deep inner turmoil and a sense of unworthiness that contributes to their feelings of isolation and detachment.


The singer grapples with the internal conflict between appearing outwardly happy and content while battling inner turmoil and sadness. They describe putting on a facade of happiness for others while feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions internally. This juxtaposition between their outward smile and inner tears reflects a sense of incongruence and the struggle to maintain a façade of normalcy while feeling lost and disconnected.


Ultimately, the repeated appeals for help and the plea for someone to intervene suggest a cry for support and understanding from others. The singer yearns for connection and a sense of belonging, expressing a desire for someone to acknowledge their pain and offer assistance in navigating their emotional turmoil. The overall mood of the song conveys a poignant sense of loneliness, introspection, and a longing for solace amidst a backdrop of emotional tumult and detachment.


Line by Line Meaning

Drifting away
Slowly moving away from my old self and past experiences


I'm drifting away
I am consciously distancing myself from my previous actions and memories


Yo drifting away
Addressing the act of losing myself in the process of growth


Drifting away from everyone that I've ever known
Feeling disconnected and detached from familiar relationships and environments


Yes I've sold my soul
Acknowledging making sacrifices and compromises for personal gain


Try to hold on to the people I love but I let go
Attempting to maintain connections with loved ones but failing to do so


Not on purpose
Expressing unintentional actions and consequences


Maybe I deserve this
Considering whether the hardships faced are a result of past actions


From all of the sins I've committed I'm an evil person
Reflecting on past wrongdoings and feeling guilt and self-blame


With all the hurting
Feeling the weight of emotional pain caused to others


That I've emitted to each soul is my burden
Carrying the guilt of causing pain to others as a personal responsibility




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tarron Moore

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@mailforbobur

indescribable pleasure to drive a car to this song. especially at night ❤‍🔥🔥 without a doubt - masterpiece!

@malakasica007

The same-driving my car on the highway in the night! Masterpiece

@tzinatzo

That exactly 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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140 km/u

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