Drown
Rival Kings Lyrics

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If I fall asleep and wake up in a year
If I been ashamed of the face of the earth
If I shut my eyes and pray to disappear
Will you remember my name?

And after spending New Years Eves asleep and on my couch
You're kissing me when there was no one else around
And after prying then too way hard tried on the edge

Do you remember my name?

You call me on
My way out

You call me on
My way out

You call me on
My way out

You call me on
You call me on

There I go
Too far
Sinking like a stone
Now never to be seen again

And in the end
I'll drown
And all that's left is way so
All you remember my name

You call me on
My way out

You call me on
My way out

You call me on
(Remember my name)
My way out
(Remember my name)

You call me on
(Remember my name)
You call me on
(Remember my name)

Remember my name yeah
Remember my name
Remember my name yeah

And in the end
I'll drown

And all that's left is way so
All you remember my name

Overall Meaning

The song "Drown" by Rival Kings is a melancholic piece that explores the themes of isolation, loneliness, and fear of being forgotten. The lyrics open with the singer questioning if anyone will remember them if they disappear or die. The line "Will you remember my name" suggests that the singer fears being forgotten, which is a common fear among human beings. The thought of being forgotten is even more daunting when one is isolated and lonely, which is reflected in the lines, "If I been ashamed of the face of the earth/ If I shut my eyes and pray to disappear."

The chorus brings a shift in perspective as the singer addresses a specific person, someone who apparently rescued them from isolation and loneliness. The lines "And after spending New Year's Eves asleep and on my couch/ You're kissing me when there was no one else around" suggest that this person was there for the singer at a time when they were alone and needed support. The chorus, "You call me on my way out," can be interpreted in two ways - either the person was calling the singer out of their isolation or calling them as they're leaving this world.

The last verse brings a sense of inevitability and finality, as the singer feels like they're drowning, and all that is left when they're gone is the memory of their name. This last verse and the title of the song, "Drown," create a haunting image of someone sinking into their despair and disappearing from the world.

Line by Line Meaning

If I fall asleep and wake up in a year
If I disappear for a long time without warning or explanation

If I been ashamed of the face of the earth
If I've felt extreme embarrassment or humiliation and wanted to hide from the world

If I shut my eyes and pray to disappear
If I wish to vanish or cease to exist

Will you remember my name?
Do I matter enough to be remembered, even if I'm gone for a long time?

And after spending New Years Eves asleep and on my couch
Reflecting on my past, when I was not able to enjoy the festivities

You're kissing me when there was no one else around
A moment of intimacy shared between two people that no one else witnessed

And after prying then too way hard tried on the edge
Pushing oneself too hard to the point of exhaustion, emotionally or physically

Do you remember my name?
Am I significant enough to be remembered by someone else?

You call me on My way out ...
Someone trying to reach out to me before I vanish or leave

There I go Too far Sinking like a stone Now never to be seen again
The moment of disappearance, sinking away completely

And in the end I'll drown And all that's left is way so All you remember my name
The finality of death and the hope of being remembered even in death