Drifter
Safe Harbor Lyrics
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Day after day, you always feel colder
I can see you slowly change
You are far too gone and I wish I could save you
But you won't save yourself
So don't expect any sympathy
Why did you turn your back
Over and over again,
I'm sick of making amends
Time after time you said
Over and over again
I'm at a lost for words
Tell me this isn't the worst
It wasn't meant to hurt
Time after time again
Over and over again,
I'm sick of making amends
Time after time
Over and over again
I'm at a lost for words
Tell me this isn't the worst
Time after time
Time after time again
Why are you drifting away
From promises you made
So much I want know
So much left to say
I was there from the start
How can you see me this way
I used to know you so well
So tell me can we
Talk now, we need to take it slow now
Lets think before we speak out
You left your trust at the door
Way before you walked out
I held you up
When you were, all alone
I spoke my mind until you felt, strong enough
You abused my trust,
Only to save yourself
I had something to give
But I have nothing left
The song Drifter by Safe Harbor talks about a person who is slowly losing themselves to their routine and the monotony of daily life. The singer wishes they could save the person but they refuse to save themselves. The lyrics repeat "time after time" and "over and over again" to emphasize the repetition of the person's behavior. The singer is frustrated with this person's inability to change and make amends, despite their offers of help and support. They feel hurt and betrayed by the person's actions, who has left their trust at the door and abused the singer's trust.
Line by Line Meaning
The same routine is getting old
You are living each day like the last day and it is becoming uninteresting
Day after day, you always feel colder
As you go through each day feeling unexcited, you begin to feel indifferent and distant
I can see you slowly change
You are gradually becoming different from who I knew you to be
You are far too gone and I wish I could save you
You have gone too far and therefore out of reach, I wish I could help you but I am unable to
But you won't save yourself
You have refused to help yourself even though you need it
So don't expect any sympathy
You should not expect pity from anyone
Why did you turn your back
Why did you abandon the love and care I showed you
When all I offered you was my heart
All I ever gave you was my love and affection
Over and over again, I'm sick of making amends
I have tried too many times to make things right, I am exhausted
Time after time you said
You have done this multiple times
I'm at a lost for words
I don't know what to say
Tell me this isn't the worst
Please assure me that things are not at their worst
It wasn't meant to hurt
Whatever happened was not intended to cause you pain
Why are you drifting away
Why have you decided to move away and not keep to your words
From promises you made
From the things you promised you would do but have declined to keep up with
So much I want know
I have lots of questions that need answers
So much left to say
There are many things I need to express
I was there from the start
I have been with you from the beginning
How can you see me this way
Why do you feel about me in this manner
I used to know you so well
I used to understand you completely
So tell me can we
Can we talk things over
Talk now, we need to take it slow now
Let's talk it out calmly and without rush
Lets think before we speak out
We should be mindful of our words before expressing them
You left your trust at the door
You lost my trust because of your behavior
Way before you walked out
I had already lost faith in you before you abandoned me
I held you up
I gave you strength to stand
When you were, all alone
When you were lonely and needed companionship
I spoke my mind until you felt, strong enough
I was honest with you until you felt confident
You abused my trust,
You betrayed my confidence
Only to save yourself
You did that to protect yourself alone
I had something to give
I had something worthwhile which I wanted to give you
But I have nothing left
I no longer have anything left to give you
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dani Littleton
You guys rock the house! I am proud to say the drummer in the band is my cuz and he is a damn good drummer! This band is killer! Congratulations! I hope and pray for y'all to go far with your music and band! All of yall are killer! Keep up the hard work Guys!!! This band will go far in the near future!
Severed Shadow
I will not stop till this band is herd by everyone.
mikro37
this is fucking sick guys!! Keep up the good work!
Safe Harbor Official
Thanks mikro37 We are happy you liked it! make sure to check out the rest of the album! Landon Tewers (The Plot in You) feature on our track "Promises"
Ashley And Gracie
So idk what you play but I got my guitar from the place you work at(Idk you name) but this is really good I thought Yall would be cool but this is great💘
David Gray
hey guys. just wanted to know where you are from? good shit. congrats on the album release
Safe Harbor Official
Sorry for the late reply but we are from Pensacola, FL! We appreciate the feedback and are glad you enjoy it!