Ritchie Smith : bass / backing vocals
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Ritchie Smith : bass / backing vocals
Jason Tedder : lead / rhythm guitar / backing vocals
Justin Pingle : lead / rhythm guitar
Brent Green : drums / percussion
Drowning
Return to Life Lyrics
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Descend into suffocating fire
But time isn't on my side
Each move is a step to my demise
Afraid
As I fade away
Instinct takes over far too late
Taking the dive
I bury myself alive
Knowing full well I could lose my life
I feel the walls are closing in
Reminding me of what could have been
The surface a dream I left behind
With time running out I lose my mind
Time passing both of us
Wait for a sign of life
Will they return to us?
Bring us a guiding light?
In time they'll know the sacrifice I made this day
They'll see the way
I'm paralyzed and falling fast
"Please make it quick" to god I pray
The lyrics of "Drowning" by Return to Life depict a person who is struggling and sinking deeper into their own personal demons. The first verse describes this descent into the abyss, where the fading light represents hopelessness and the suffocating fire represents the burning pain of their struggles. Despite knowing that each move and decision is bringing them closer to their own downfall, they continue to sink deeper and deeper.
In the chorus, the person is overwhelmed by their fear and their final acceptance of their fate. They are no longer in control of their actions, and their instincts are far too late to save them. They plunge themselves into their own self-imposed death, knowing full well the risks that come with it.
The second verse speaks to the person's regrets and the feeling that their past choices have led them to this point. They feel as though they have left their dreams behind and that the walls are closing in on them, leaving them with no escape. With time running out, they begin to lose their mind, consumed by their own thoughts and fears.
The final verse is a haunting plea for help, as the person wonders if anyone will notice their absence and if anyone will come to their aid. They have made a sacrifice that will later be acknowledged, but it is all for naught as they are paralyzed and falling fast. The last line, "Please make it quick," is a final desperate plea for mercy from a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Sink through the fading light
I feel like I'm drowning in my own despair with no way out, everything around me fades into darkness.
Descend into suffocating fire
I'm trapped and suffocating in my own thoughts, unable to escape my negative feelings.
But time isn't on my side
I feel like I'm running out of time and I can't keep up with life's pace.
Each move is a step to my demise
I feel like every decision I make is leading me closer to my downfall.
Afraid
I am feeling scared and unsure about what the future holds.
As I fade away
I feel myself slipping away and losing hope.
Instinct takes over far too late
I realize what I should've done only after the opportunity has passed me by.
And nothing can save me from this fate
I feel like I'm already doomed and there's no way to change my outcome.
Taking the dive
I'm willingly diving into something despite knowing the risks and that it might not have a positive outcome.
I bury myself alive
I'm entering into something that will ultimately bring me down.
Knowing full well I could lose my life
Despite the risks, I accept the consequences that may include losing everything I have.
I feel the walls are closing in
I feel like the world is caving in on me and there's no escape.
Reminding me of what could have been
I'm starting to think about missed opportunities and how my life could've been different if I had made different choices.
The surface a dream I left behind
I'm regretting that I let go of my dreams and aspirations, leaving them far behind me in the past.
With time running out I lose my mind
I feel like I'm going crazy because I don't have much time left to do what I want with my life.
Time passing both of us
We're both waiting for something to change, but time keeps moving forward without us.
Wait for a sign of life
We're hoping for a reason to keep going, something to give us hope and purpose in life.
Will they return to us?
We're wondering if things will ever get better for us or if we'll remain stuck in our current situation.
Bring us a guiding light?
We need something or someone to show us the way forward and give us direction in life.
In time they'll know the sacrifice I made this day
I'm doing something now that may not be appreciated or recognized immediately, but will eventually show its worth later in life.
They'll see the way
Others will eventually understand what I was trying to do all this time and the significance of my sacrifice.
I'm paralyzed and falling fast
I'm stuck in my current state and don't know how to change it, but I'm still going downhill quickly.
"Please make it quick" to god I pray
I'm hoping for the end to come soon and to not suffer too much longer in my current situation, asking for divine intervention.
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Written by: Anton Kalinin
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