He is best known for his song "Death Bed", featuring Filipino-British singer Beabadoobee. The single has received over 1 billion plays on Spotify and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 after amassing popularity through the video sharing app, TikTok, where over 5 million videos using the song have been posted.
Upon re-releasing the single commercially a year after, Powfu signed with Columbia Records.
On December 2, 2022, Powfu released his first full-length album surrounded by hounds and serpents, which included a cover of Taylor Swift's "Mine". In an interview with Billboard, he stated that this album title describes his search to spot "people who are fake or only want him for the wrong reasons".
Different Class Same Boat
Powfu Lyrics
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Ayy, I know that you're angry
Nothing seems fair
In a dark place
Yeah, I've been there
Pass you in the hallway
When the bell goes
You can be my red rose
I know that you're angry
You can tell me
I can be there
And keep you healthy
I just want to love you
And make the pain go
We're in a different class, but the same boat
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing but a pile of shits
Skip class
I don't care what my classmates say
It's too fun digging my own grave
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing but a pile of shits
Skip class
I don't care what my classmates say
It's too fun digging my own grave
It's too fun digging my own grave
It's too fun digging my own grave
Ayy, I know that you're angry
Nothing seems fair
In a dark place
Yeah, I've been there
Pass you in the hallway
When the bell goes
I could be your white knight
You can be my red rose
I know that you're angry
You can tell me
I can be there
And keep you healthy
I just want to love you
And make the pain go
We're in a different class, but the same boat
Yeah
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing but a pile of shits
Skip class
I don't care what my classmates say
It's too fun digging my own grave
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing but a pile of shits
Skip class
I don't care what my classmates say
It's too fun digging my own grave
It's too fun digging my own grave
It's too fun digging my own grave
I don't even know where I belong
Only feel okay when I write sad songs
I see you sit alone in your car at lunch
I'm thinking that we both deserve some love
I don't even know where I belong
Only feel okay when I write sad songs
In "Different Class Same Boat" by Powfu, the opening lines, "Ayy, I know that you're angry / Nothing seems fair / In a dark place / Yeah, I've been there" set up the theme of empathy and understanding that runs through the song. The lyrics describe feeling lost and isolated in high school, and recognizing those same feelings in someone else. The line "We're in a different class, but the same boat" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the idea that even though different people may have different external circumstances, they can still share similar struggles and experiences. The chorus of the song focuses on the idea that high school can be a difficult and unpleasant experience, with lines like "High school is nothing but a pile of shits" and "It's too fun digging my own grave." However, the chorus also emphasizes the importance of connection and support, with the sentiment that even if things are tough, "baby you can climb on in" and find safety and solidarity.
The verses of "Different Class Same Boat" describe the experience of seeing someone who is struggling and wanting to reach out to them. The lines "I just want to love you / And make the pain go" express a desire for healing and connection, while the line "I don't even know where I belong / Only feel okay when I write sad songs" highlights the isolating and alienating experience of feeling like an outsider. The song ends with the repeated sentiment that both the singer and the person they are addressing deserve love and care, despite the difficulties they may face.
Overall, "Different Class Same Boat" is a poignant and empathetic song that explores themes of isolation, connection, and understanding. It speaks to the difficulties of high school and the importance of finding support and empathy from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, I know that you're angry
The singer acknowledges the listener's anger.
Nothing seems fair
The listener feels that life is not treating them justly.
In a dark place
The listener is going through a difficult time in their life.
Yeah, I've been there
The artist has dealt with similar struggles in their life.
Pass you in the hallway
The artist and listener cross paths during school.
When the bell goes
This refers to the end of a class period.
I could be your white knight
The singer offers to be the listener's supporter or protector.
You can be my red rose
The listener can be the artist's sweet and beautiful love interest.
I know that you're angry
The artist again acknowledges the listener's anger.
You can tell me
The artist encourages the listener to open up to them.
I can be there
The singer is willing to be there for the listener when they need them.
And keep you healthy
The artist wants to make sure the listener is mentally and emotionally stable.
I just want to love you
The singer loves and cares for the listener deeply.
And make the pain go
The singer wants to help the listener get through their pain.
We're in a different class, but the same boat
The singer and listener may come from different backgrounds, but they share similar struggles.
We might sink
The situation they are in could end in failure.
But baby you can climb on in
The artist encourages the listener to join them in their struggle.
High school is nothing but a pile of shits
The singer is belittling the importance of high school.
Skip class
The singer suggests not attending class.
I don't care what my classmates say
The artist is not concerned about the opinions of their peers.
It's too fun digging my own grave
The artist finds pleasure in making bad decisions.
I don't even know where I belong
The artist is uncertain about their place in the world.
Only feel okay when I write sad songs
The singer finds solace in expressing their emotions through music.
I see you sit alone in your car at lunch
The artist notices the listener spending their lunch break alone.
I'm thinking that we both deserve some love
The singer believes that they and the listener both need and deserve love and support.
Writer(s): Isaiah Faber
Contributed by Evelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dinoman4718
[Lyrics]
Aye I know that you’re angry
Nothing seems fair
In a dark place
Yeah I’ve been there
Passed you in the hallway
When the bell goes
I can be your white knight
You can be my red rose
I know that you’re angry
You can tell me
I can be there
And keep you healthy
I just wanna love you
And make the pain go
We’re in a different class
But the same boat
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing
But a pile of shit
Skip class I don’t care
What my classmates say
It’s too fun digging my own grave
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing
But a pile of shit
Skip class I don’t care
What my classmates say
It’s too fun digging my own grave,
It’s too fun digging my own grave,
It’s too fun digging my own grave
Aye I know that you’re angry
Nothing seems fair
In a dark place
Yeah I’ve been there
Pass you in the hallway
When the bell goes
I can be your white knight
You can be my red rose
I know that you’re angry
You can tell me
I can be there
And keep you healthy
I just wanna love you
And make the pain go
We’re in a different class
But the same boat
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing
But a pile of shit
Skip class I don’t care
What my classmates say
It’s too fun digging my own grave,
We might sink
But baby you can climb on in
High school is nothing
But a pile of shit
Skip class I don’t care
What my classmates say
It’s too fun digging my own grave,
It’s too fun digging my own grave,
It’s too fun digging my own grave
I don’t even know where I belong
Only feel ok when I write sad songs
I see you sit alone in your car at lunch
I’m thinking that we both
Deserve some love
@aedan4978
You hit me in that one spot that not many people hit but thank you for making amazing music!
@stevengovea7770
his music hit different when you can relate
@bjhargett8655
FACTS
@mesocool8542
No cap
@neontheog3170
Totally agree
@PIAYBOlCARTl
Bro our pf pics so close
@l2hefley174
I smell no cap
@austinstrunk676
This song for years has carried me thru tough times and I always listen to this to calm my self
@Antec-nu9kp
You have a future in music man this is amazing keep it up you remind me of peep and we need young legends like him
@Mynsu-Hu
Hes already a legend