Drown
Pushover Lyrics
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Everything changes in a way, for you
Who said that we have all the time we want
Who said that you'd be here with me for all
I know we never will, never will drown
I can't swim to the top
So yet we come to my own place
Farther out, I can't take all my mistakes,
Can anyone just listen to me now?
Can anything be with me here right now
I know we never will, never will drown
I can't swim to the top
And if we ever do, ever do now
I can't take anyone
Sometimes I want to be someone else
Sometimes I want to be no one else
Now where you're going I have been, twice before
I've scribbled my name on the wall, before you
Just telling you how much this levels out
Just warning you that I might walk right out
In "Drown," Pushover's lead vocalist sings about the changes he notices in himself and his surroundings every day, thanks to the person he's addressing in the song. The lyrics hint at a close and intimate relationship, though it remains vague whether the person is a romantic interest or a close friend. The chorus repeats the lines, "I know we never will, never will drown, I can't swim to the top," which adds a layer of sadness, implying that despite their closeness, the singer feels like he’s not able to move on, struggling to keep up with the expectations or the pace of their relationship.
The song's verses chronicle the singer's attempts to communicate with his companion, plagued by a fear of revealing his vulnerabilities. Pushover uses the lines "Can anyone just listen to me now? / Can anything be with me here right now" to convey his plea to his companion to understand him better. Later in the song, the lyrics "Sometimes I want to be someone else / Sometimes I want to be no one else" suggests a struggle within himself, highlighting that he's not content and happy with his own self.
The song closes with the singer acknowledging that he's been to the same place his companion is heading before, and he's left his mark behind. The concluding lines suggest that things might end soon and that the singer won't be able to stick around for too long. The song seems to be a reflection on how a relationship can push you to become new things and challenge you, but it also highlights how it can simultaneously hold you back, leaving you struggling to keep up.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I see something new, thanks to you
You bring new experiences into my life every day, and I am grateful for that.
Everything changes in a way, for you
Because of you, everything in my life has changed, and I am not sure if it's for the better or worse.
Who said that we have all the time we want
We are not guaranteed endless time in this life, despite what we may believe.
Who said that you'd be here with me for all
Despite our hopes and desires, we cannot assume that the people we love will always be by our side.
I know we never will, never will drown
We will never let our problems or challenges consume us completely.
I can't swim to the top
I cannot find a way to overcome my struggles and reach the surface for air.
So yet we come to my own place
We find ourselves in a comfortable, familiar environment that feels like home.
Farther out, I can't take all my mistakes,
As we distance ourselves from our past, we realize how many regrets we carry with us.
Out loud
We want to express our feelings and thoughts openly and loudly, but we fear no one will hear us.
Can anyone just listen to me now?
We yearn for someone to simply hear us out without judgment or criticism.
Can anything be with me here right now
We wonder if any force or entity can offer us companionship and support in this moment.
And if we ever do, ever do now
If we finally overcome our struggles and come out on top.
I can't take anyone
We feel as though we can't bear to have anyone with us, as our victory is bittersweet and solitary.
Sometimes I want to be someone else
We yearn for a different identity, a fresh start, or a life without our current struggles.
Sometimes I want to be no one else
Despite our desires for change, we also recognize the value in owning our experiences and remaining true to ourselves.
Now where you're going I have been, twice before
We have experienced similar paths or struggles before, and we recognize the pain and uncertainty that lies ahead for our loved ones.
I've scribbled my name on the wall, before you
We have left our mark or legacy in this world, and we hope that our loved ones will remember us after we're gone.
Just telling you how much this levels out
We want to emphasize how much our struggles have been balanced out by the love and support of those around us.
Just warning you that I might walk right out
Despite our appreciation for our loved ones, we must also acknowledge that we may need to go our separate ways in order to find peace and healing.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.