Drifting
Ramblin' Ricky Tate Lyrics
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I don't know if I'll make it to my home
I'm wishing I'd listened to my darling now
When she said to put the bottle down
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
Drifting further from your love
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
Oh don't you know I'll love you if you come back home
Love you every day if you stay
I wonder how things turned out this way but I'm drifting
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
Drifting further from your love
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
And I'm hoping that I see you again
I'm dreaming of days that I can come home to your arms
The days before I found that bar
Well whiskey has gone straight to my head my heart is cold
And I'm longing for days I know are gone
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
Drifting further from your love
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
And I'm hoping that I see you again
The lyrics of Ramblin' Ricky Tate's song "Drifting" tell a story of a troubled individual who finds himself lost and disconnected from his home and loved ones due to his addiction to alcohol. The main character expresses regret for not heeding his partner's advice to give up drinking, realizing now that it has led him down a lonesome road. He yearns for the love and companionship he once had, but acknowledges that he is drifting away from it.
The motif of the "river of whiskey" symbolizes the destructive and numbing power of alcohol. The singer feels as though he is being carried away by this river, further distancing himself from his loved ones and their affection. He longs for the opportunity to reconcile and lovesickly promises to love and cherish his partner if she returns. The nostalgia for the past is evident in his yearning for the days before he discovered the allure of the bar. He recognizes that alcohol has taken a toll on his emotional state, leaving his heart cold.
Overall, "Drifting" is a poignant reflection on the consequences of addiction and the longing for lost love. It captures the pain, regret, and hope that often accompany such circumstances, while also emphasizing the importance of listening to those who care about us and the dangers of succumbing to destructive temptations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wandering down that lonesome road for so long
I have been traveling aimlessly and feeling lonely for a very long time
I don't know if I'll make it to my home
I'm uncertain if I will ever reach my place of belonging
I'm wishing I'd listened to my darling now
I regret not heeding the advice of my loved one
When she said to put the bottle down
She warned me to stop drinking excessively
I'm drifting down that river of whiskey my dear
I am being carried away by the intoxication of alcohol, my love
Drifting further from your love
Becoming more distant from your affection
And I'm hoping that I see you again
I have a strong desire to reunite with you
Oh don't you know I'll love you if you come back home
I want you to understand that I will love you deeply if you return
Love you every day if you stay
I will show you love each and every day if you choose to remain by my side
I wonder how things turned out this way but I'm drifting
I contemplate how circumstances led me to this point, but I continue to float without direction
I'm dreaming of days that I can come home to your arms
I yearn for the moments when I can return to the comfort and embrace of your love
The days before I found that bar
Referring to the period prior to discovering the drinking establishment
Well whiskey has gone straight to my head my heart is cold
The effects of whiskey have influenced my mind, leaving me emotionally detached
And I'm longing for days I know are gone
I deeply desire the past moments that I am aware can never be relived
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nicholas Bate
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Squeaky B.
Wow! Don’t get much better’n that. Much peace n love to y’all!
Ramblin' Ricky Tate
Thank ya! Much Love!
neilgow77
Thank you Abby. Our boy Ricky’s got an old old soul. Beautiful.
Ramblin' Ricky Tate
Thanks for checking out my song!! <3
MYSNIQTANT SAPHIRE
Oh that magnificent voice! - sure Ricky Tate was born with this voice & talent - He also has done & is doing great things with these attributes! - thank You Ricky - You are awesome!!! - Loves ✌💙😁
Sam Wolf
My brain melted.. fantastic voice
Ramblin' Ricky Tate
Hope you didn’t miss any plans over the brain damage lol. Thanks a million!!
Todd Day
Ricky this is so dang good!!! You are amazing I love your voice and the way this video is shot!!! I hope I get to hear lots more cool music from ya man.
Ramblin' Ricky Tate
Thank you I really appreciate it!! I’m planning to put some more stuff out soon for sure. 🖤🖤
A M
I've come back to listen to this a few times. I dig it! Well done!