Drown
Rats Eyes Lyrics

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Clouds are gathering and the last light,
Of the hope that tomorrow gonna be bright,
Is crashing like thousands of ships,
In the darkness of sinister riffs.

Lost and forgotten,
I am falling in depth.
It seems to be last moments,

But I’m grabbing my hands.
Abyss gets closer, sky gets above,
This is last chance to get fucking off.

Waves are hitting harder the surface of ark,
In every moment it will become dark.
Only one hope that someone will survive,
To start a new way, with the old strife

Get out of this,
I’m not sure I can
Endless sea surrounds me everywhere,

I don't want to sink, but don't want to survive.
So where is my bright side?

Overall Meaning

In "Drown," Rats Eyes captures a sense of despair and hopelessness as the singer confronts a looming darkness and the destruction of their optimism. The opening lines speak of clouds gathering and the last remaining light of hope fading away, symbolizing a loss of optimism for a brighter future. The imagery of thousands of ships crashing in the darkness of sinister riffs emphasizes the magnitude and overwhelming nature of the challenges the singer faces.

The second stanza reveals the singer's feeling of being lost and forgotten, spiraling into the depths of despair. They contemplate the possibility that these may be their final moments, but find a glimmer of strength within themselves, determined to hold on. The mention of the abyss getting closer and the sky above can be interpreted as a metaphor for the continuous struggle between sinking into despair or rising above it. The line "This is last chance to get fucking off" suggests a desperate desire to escape the situation at hand.

The third stanza uses the metaphor of waves hitting the surface of an ark, representing the relentless hardships that threaten to consume everything. The impending darkness signifies the challenges becoming even more overwhelming. However, there remains a sliver of hope that someone will survive and be able to start anew, carrying the weight of the past struggles.

The final lines express the singer's uncertainty and conflicting feelings. They express a desire to escape from their current state but are unsure if they have the strength to do so. The endless sea surrounding them represents the vastness of their struggles, and while they do not want to sink, they also question whether mere survival is enough. The longing for a "bright side" suggests the yearning for a positive outcome or resolution to their circumstances.

Overall, "Drown" delves into the depths of despair and explores the complexities of navigating darkness, uncertainty, and the search for hope in challenging times.

Line by Line Meaning

Clouds are gathering and the last light,
The ominous signs of trouble are looming and any remaining glimmer of hope is fading away.

Of the hope that tomorrow gonna be bright,
The expectation that the future will bring positivity and brightness is diminishing.

Is crashing like thousands of ships,
The hope is being shattered and destroyed like a fleet of ships sinking.

In the darkness of sinister riffs.
This despair and desolation is intensified within the haunting darkness.

Lost and forgotten,
Feeling abandoned and overlooked.

I am falling in depth.
Sinking deeper into despair and helplessness.

It seems to be last moments,
The impression that these are the final moments of existence.

But I’m grabbing my hands.
Desperately clinging onto any form of hope or assistance.

Abyss gets closer, sky gets above,
The metaphorical abyss, representing complete darkness and despair, is drawing nearer while the sky remains distant and unattainable.

This is last chance to get fucking off.
The current situation represents the final opportunity to escape and break free from this torment.

Waves are hitting harder the surface of ark,
The waves, symbolic of hardships and challenges, are intensifying and relentlessly attacking the figurative ark representing safety and security.

In every moment it will become dark.
With each passing moment, the situation becomes increasingly bleak and devoid of light.

Only one hope that someone will survive,
There is only a faint glimmer of hope that someone will manage to endure and persevere.

To start a new way, with the old strife
The potential for embarking on a fresh path, while still carrying the burdens of past struggles and conflicts.

Get out of this,
Searching for an escape from this overwhelming predicament.

I’m not sure I can
Uncertainty about having the ability to break free and overcome the situation.

Endless sea surrounds me everywhere,
Feeling trapped and surrounded by an unfathomable and unending expanse of challenges.

I don't want to sink, but don't want to survive.
The desire to avoid complete destruction, yet also lacking the motivation or will to simply endure.

So where is my bright side?
Questioning the existence or whereabouts of any positive aspect or outcome in this dark and overwhelming situation.

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