Drown
Roses Are Dead Lyrics


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Endless sea, calling me
Push me underneath, the surface
So I can't fucking breathe
My purpose, is not to be your slave
You're worthless, I'm not your soul to save

Love, fear, hate
Love, fear, hate

The song you sing is echoing like needles in my head
You amplify my misery and make me long for death
The words you speak that you can't keep, A demon to be fed

I have never felt so cold
I'm livin' on the edge of my life
You beg me to leap into the turning tides
I know what you are, siren

Drown, drown, never was enough
Drown drown
No more light above
Drown, drown
My lungs are filling up
Drown, drown

Fighting every moment just to try and get away
If I linger any longer then I'll never be the same
Giving into all this pressure as though I'm the one to blame
But the truth in all this bullshit is that you're still in my way

I have never felt so cold
I'm livin' on the edge of my life
You beg me to leap into the turning tides
I know what you are, siren

Your siren song has left me broken
I can't find my breath
Leave me alone you're my bad omen

I have never felt so cold
I'm livin' on the edge of my life
You beg me to leap into the turning tides
I know what you are, siren

I know what you are
You're pulling me under
I know what you are

Drown, drown




Drown drown
I have given up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Drown" by Roses Are Dead convey a sense of being trapped and suffocated in a toxic relationship. The singer feels like they are being pushed beneath the surface of an endless sea, unable to breathe and losing their sense of purpose. They reject the idea of being a slave to their partner, expressing that they are not responsible for saving their partner's soul. The chorus repeatedly mentions the emotions of love, fear, and hate, possibly reflecting the conflicting feelings within the relationship.


The lyrics also touch upon the effect of the partner's words and actions on the singer's mental state. The words spoken by the partner are described as echoing like needles in the singer's head, amplifying their misery and making them yearn for death. The singer realizes that the partner cannot keep their promises and sees them as a demon that needs to be fed. Despite feeling trapped and manipulated, there is a hint of self-awareness in acknowledging that the singer is at least partially responsible for staying under such pressure.


The repeated reference to drowning symbolizes the overwhelming feeling of being consumed and trapped in the relationship. The singer mentions that there is no more light above, indicating a loss of hope and feeling like they are sinking deeper into despair. Despite this, the singer ultimately admits to giving up, suggesting that they have succumbed to the destructive dynamics of the relationship.


Overall, "Drown" explores themes of suffocation, manipulation, and the internal struggle to break free from a toxic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Endless sea, calling me
The overwhelming feeling of being trapped and consumed by a situation or relationship.


Push me underneath, the surface
Forcing me to suffocate under the weight of your expectations and demands.


So I can't fucking breathe
Suppressing my individuality and suffocating my ability to thrive.


My purpose, is not to be your slave
I refuse to be controlled and diminished by your power and dominance.


You're worthless, I'm not your soul to save
You hold no value in my life, and I will not sacrifice myself for your sake.


Love, fear, hate
The cycle of emotions and manipulation that define our toxic relationship.


The song you sing is echoing like needles in my head
Your words and actions pierce and haunt my thoughts, causing immense pain.


You amplify my misery and make me long for death
You intensify my suffering, pushing me to the point of desiring an escape from life.


The words you speak that you can't keep, A demon to be fed
Your empty promises and deceitful words only contribute to the torment and feed my inner demons.


I have never felt so cold
The emotional distance and emptiness I feel in your presence is overwhelming.


I'm livin' on the edge of my life
I exist in a constant state of uncertainty and danger due to our turbulent relationship.


You beg me to leap into the turning tides
You manipulate me into taking risks and diving into unpredictable situations.


I know what you are, siren
I am aware of your manipulative and enticing nature, like that of a siren luring sailors to their destruction.


Drown, drown, never was enough
No matter how much I give, sacrifice, or endure, it never satisfies your insatiable desire for control.


No more light above
I am trapped in a suffocating darkness where there is no hope or brightness.


My lungs are filling up
The emotional weight and suffocation caused by our relationship are becoming unbearable.


Fighting every moment just to try and get away
Every second is a battle to escape the grasp and influence you have on me.


If I linger any longer then I'll never be the same
If I allow myself to stay in this destructive relationship any longer, I will lose all sense of self.


Giving into all this pressure as though I'm the one to blame
Submitting to the overwhelming pressure and guilt you inflict on me, despite knowing it is not my fault.


But the truth in all this bullshit is that you're still in my way
Despite recognizing the toxicity, the harsh reality is that you continue to obstruct my path to happiness and freedom.


Your siren song has left me broken
Your manipulative tactics and seductive allure have shattered me emotionally.


I can't find my breath
I feel suffocated and unable to find a sense of relief or respite.


Leave me alone you're my bad omen
Your presence and influence in my life only bring about negativity and misfortune.


You're pulling me under
You are dragging me down into a deep, suffocating abyss of despair and hopelessness.


Drown drown
The overwhelming feeling of being overwhelmed and consumed by the toxicity of our relationship.


I have given up
I have reached a point of surrender and resignation, no longer believing escape is possible.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alex Tighe

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Twitchy Zivhin

Endless sea, calling me
Push me underneath, the surface
So I can't fucking breathe
My purpose, is not to be your slave
You're worthless, I'm not your soul to save.

Love, fear, hate
Love, fear, hate

The song you sing is echoing like needles in my head
You amplify my misery and make me long for death
The words you speak that you can't keep, A demon to be fed.

I have never felt so cold, I'm livin on the edge of my life, you beg me to leap into the turning tides.
I know what you are, siren.

Drown, drown, never was enough
Drown drown,
No more light above
Drown, drown
My lungs are filling up
Drown, drown

Fighting every moment just to try and get away
If I linger any longer then I'll never be the same
Giving into all this pressure as though I'm the one to blame
But the truth in all this bullshit is that you're still in my way.

Chorus

Your siren song has left me broken
I can't find my breath
Leave me alone you're my bad omen.

Chorus again again.
I know what you are.
You're pulling me under
I know what you are

Drown drown
Drown drown
I am giving up


There we go! Glad you like the vid!
-Alex (Vox)



All comments from YouTube:

Joshua Long

Heavy and melodic, nice work

Twitchy Zivhin

Siiick thanks for the kind words!
Alex (Vox)

Giulliano Martini

Pretty solid sound and superb record quality, congrats guys! 😁

Twitchy Zivhin

Hey thanks so much! More to come 🤘

Alex Lawrence

When I thought y’all were good you stepped it up a notch! I can’t wait to hear more!! Amazing song/music video!

Twitchy Zivhin

Thanks so much! We are definitely in the works on more!
-Alex (Vox)

SWITCH GLITCH

Seriously talented band!!! This is AMAZING and these guys need more attention and are underappreciated

Twitchy Zivhin

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ haha sorry haven’t checked the comments in a minute.

-Alex (vox)

SWITCH GLITCH

@Twitchy Zivhin hey man it's all good, I'm just thankful for a response! And from the vocalist of the band of all people! I'll always support a band that makes amazing music and has people who are down to earth creating it 🤘🤘

Skyler Skinner

Fricken sweet song guys!!!! Keep it up! Awesome video!

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