Maelstrom
PLTS Lyrics
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Just to stay in this room
I couldn't stop this
If I wanted to
Try and fight it
I'll drown slowly here
I can't hide it
It's alright
Pull me underwater
Hold me down for the night
Pull me underwater
I'm by your side
Pull me underwater
Taste the salt in my eyes
Pull me underwater
I'm sinking in but it's alright
I'm on fire
The water's cool and it's clear
Don't be patient
Jump before you can swim
You're the maelstrom
And I am just a sinking ship
Please save me from the storm
It will be alright
It will be alright
Pull me underwater
Hold me down for the night
Pull me underwater
I'm by your side
Pull me underwater
Taste the salt in my eyes
Pull me underwater
I'm sinking in but it's alright
It's alright
I'm sinking in but it's alright
Under here
The water's cool and it's clear
Under here
I'll breathe you instead of the air
Under here
The water's cool and it's clear
Under here
I'm sinking in but it's alright
Pull me underwater
And hold me down for the night
Pull me underwater
I'm by your side
Pull me underwater
And hold me down for the night
Pull me underwater
I'm sinking in but it's alright
I'm right here by your side
I'm sinking in but it's alright
The lyrics to PLTS's song Maelstrom appear to describe a relationship that is tumultuous and enveloped in chaos. The singer describes feeling like they are treading water in order to remain in the same room as their partner, and that they are unable to break free from this cycle, even if they wanted to. The feeling of being underwater is used throughout the song to symbolize the overwhelming nature of the relationship, as the singer feels like they are drowning slowly, unable to put up a fight. They call out to their partner to "pull me underwater" and "hold me down for the night", indicating a desire to be consumed by this relationship, as it is the only way they know how to survive it.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges their partner as the storm, and themselves as the sinking ship, asking for help to weather the chaos. Despite the chaos, however, the singer reassures themselves that "it will be alright", suggesting that they are willing to endure the pain and suffering of this relationship in order to stay afloat. In the final verse, the singer speaks of finding solace in the cool and clear water and being willing to breathe their partner instead of air, indicating a dangerous level of dependency.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a toxic, codependent relationship where the singer feels that they are drowning, but is willing to endure their pain and suffering in order to remain in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Treading water
Trying to keep my head above water and not sink
Just to stay in this room
I have to keep going just to stay where I am
I couldn't stop this
This is something I can’t control
If I wanted to
Even if I tried, I can’t change the situation
Try and fight it
If I try to resist, it will only make things worse
I'll drown slowly here
If I don’t accept what’s happening, it will consume me
I can't hide it
I can’t keep this inside any longer
It's alright
I’m okay with the way things are going
Pull me underwater
I want to be submerged in this experience
Hold me down for the night
Don’t let me come up for air just yet
I'm by your side
I trust you to keep me safe in this moment
Taste the salt in my eyes
Let me feel the full weight of the situation
I'm sinking in but it's alright
I’m accepting what’s happening to me
I'm on fire
I’m feeling intense emotions
The water's cool and it's clear
Despite the turmoil inside, things around me are calm and clear
Don't be patient
Don’t wait for things to get better on their own
Jump before you can swim
Take a risk even if you don’t feel ready
You're the maelstrom
You’re the center of the emotional chaos
And I am just a sinking ship
I’m struggling to stay above water on my own
Please save me from the storm
I need your help to get through this difficult time
Under here
Beneath the surface of my emotions
I'll breathe you instead of the air
I’m finding comfort in you, not in what’s going on around me
I'm right here by your side
I’m trusting you to keep me safe in this vulnerable moment
Writer(s): byron bede carney, jean paul fung, harrison myles deacon, matthew redlich
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Monika Ferrier
Honestly no words for how much I love this song. I feel calm and also aware when listening. My new favourite song, probably ever. Can't wait for the EP/Album next month :)
Bradley Williams
God damnit you guys need to release an album already, you guys are ridiculously talented.
Regan Rampage
I love you guys. More people need to hear this.
Marcelo Ferraz
Fantastic guitar tone. Reminds me a lot of that strato on Box Car Racer . Rad melody and vocals, the guitar riff on the verse is catchy as hell. Cheers for this one!
DeAndre Atkinson
Another solid single from you guys. You can't miss.
yel makes music 🎹
I really love this band's vocals!! This is good!
RockinSi
Yes guys!!!! Another hit!! Love this song, I play on and on and Astoria every day
Lawrence Pfeiffer
Idk where I found this yesterday, but it's on 3 of my playlists now and I can't stop listening.
It's just THAT GOOD.
RadioShapedBox
I love this song!!
Sil OR
I love it!!!! ♡