Jesse Zeigler
Justin Abrams
Kevin Connolly, Jr.
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Jesse Zeigler
Justin Abrams
Kevin Connolly, Jr.
From Clearwater, Fla. Disbanded in 1999.
Drown
Pulling Birds Lyrics
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It seems to me things used to be so much easier than this
But don't give it another thought she said
It seems to me the eulogy should be happy memories
A care is worth the thought you put in it
Come on, Come on, Come on, Come on
Looking through the glass I see the other side of me
And it's not so hard to separate
So I'll just drown in my own sea treading water for relief
As long as I can't fall asleep tonight
Drown, won't you come down with me, and we can
Drown, my cares away away away, oh won't you
Drown, won't you come down with me, and we can
Drown, my cares away away away, and I pray
It seems to be the enemy has been living inside me
And he's the one who needs a fifth to breathe
Around, around, around we go
A round, a round before the show
A round, a round to make it go away
Drown, won't you come down with me, and we can
Drown, my cares away away away, oh won't you
Drown, won't you come down with me, and we can
Drown, my cares away away away, and I pray
Well I've been trying but it's so hard
To be content, empty
Playing with a loaded gun
But I'm the one driving the car
That's rolling over me
Because it's too far to fucking run
The song "Drown" by Pulling Birds is a melancholic track that speaks about the struggles of life and how it can often feel overwhelming. The lyrics depict a sense of nostalgia for the past when things were easier, and how the singer is resigned to the fact that there's no point dwelling on the challenges of the present. The line "A care is worth the thought you put in it" speaks about how much effort and thought it often takes to overcome the obstacles that are thrown in our way.
The song then transitions to the idea of looking at oneself through a metaphorical glass and realizing that sometimes it's easier to detach from one's problems in order to find relief. The chorus then repeats the word "drown" repeatedly, asking the listener if they too would like to dive into the darkness within themselves in order to be free from the troubles of life.
The line "It seems to be the enemy has been living inside me" furthers this notion of an inner turmoil that's hard to escape. However, the pre-chorus lines "Around, around, around we go, A round, a round before the show, A round, a round to make it go away" suggest that it's easier to distract yourself from the issues that plague you by indulging in unhealthy habits or activities. But, ultimately, this is a temporary fix that doesn't solve the underlying problem.
Overall, "Drown" is a song that speaks to the complexities of human emotion and how we often grapple with our inner demons. By repeating the word drown, the song asks the listener to acknowledge these darker aspects of themselves in order to move forward towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems to me things used to be so much easier than this
The singer is reflecting on how life used to be simpler and less complicated.
But don't give it another thought she said
Someone reassured the singer to not worry about the current struggles.
It seems to me the eulogy should be happy memories
The singer's ideal eulogy would focus on joyful memories rather than sadness or loss.
A care is worth the thought you put in it
The effort and attention given to something reflects its value.
Looking through the glass I see the other side of me
The artist is examining themselves and their flaws or struggles.
And it's not so hard to separate
It is possible for the singer to distinguish their negative thoughts or feelings from reality.
So I'll just drown in my own sea treading water for relief
The singer will cope with their problems by allowing themselves to become immersed in them, but still maintaining some control or relief.
As long as I can't fall asleep tonight
The artist is having trouble sleeping due to their worries or stress.
Drown, won't you come down with me, and we can
The artist is asking for someone or something to join them in their emotional state and provide comfort.
Drown, my cares away away away, oh won't you
The artist wants to escape or numb their cares, and is pleading for a way to do so.
It seems to be the enemy has been living inside me
The singer recognizes that their own negative thoughts or behaviors are damaging to them.
And he's the one who needs a fifth to breathe
The artist refers to their inner 'enemy' as a metaphorical entity that is dependent on alcohol to 'breathe' and survive.
Around, around, around we go
The situation or problem feels cyclical and never-ending.
A round, a round before the show
The singer suggests that the situation is a prelude to something bigger or more significant, like a 'show' or major event.
A round, a round to make it go away
The singer wants to repeat a cycle of behavior or coping mechanism in order to make the issue disappear.
Well I've been trying but it's so hard
The artist acknowledges their struggle to overcome their problems or obstacles.
To be content, empty
The artist is striving to find a sense of inner peace or contentment, even if it requires detachment or letting go of certain emotions or attachments.
Playing with a loaded gun
The singer is engaging in risky or dangerous behavior, either metaphorically or literally.
But I'm the one driving the car
The singer is responsible for the outcomes of their choices or actions.
That's rolling over me
The consequences or external forces resulting from the artist's behavior are overwhelming them.
Because it's too far to fucking run
The artist feels trapped or unable to escape the situation they are in.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.