Drifter
Samoaja Lyrics
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I had a stone in my chest but you broke it with water
Wandering all lost selfishly
Collapsing like a timber cut down
You came and built me up so I can walk again
You came and tore the veil so I can see again
Drifting like a cast away not seeing the horizon
I started sinking down into the bottom of the sea
Felt so numb couldn't breathe
You came and built me up so I can walk again
You came and tore the veil so I can see again
You came and built me up so I can walk again
You came and tore the veil so I can see again
The lyrics of Samoaja's song "Drifter" speak to the transformative power of love and the healing it can bring to individuals who have lost direction in their lives. The metaphor of a "rambling river" and "flooded" life represent the overwhelming emotions that come with being lost and unsure of one's path. The "stone in my chest" signifies the weight of past trauma or pain, which the water (representing love) breaks through and helps to heal.
The second verse continues with the metaphor of being lost at sea, with the singer feeling adrift and hopeless. However, with the help of their partner, they are able to regain their footing and find their way once again. The repetition of "You came and built me up so I can walk again" and "You came and tore the veil so I can see again" reinforces the idea of love as a guiding force, helping the singer to see things clearly and find direction in their life.
Overall, "Drifter" is a powerful reminder of the importance of love and human connection, and how it can help us navigate even the most challenging of life's experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a rambling river You flooded my life
Your presence in my life had the same effect as a river that overflows its banks, leaving everything in its path submerged in water
I had a stone in my chest but you broke it with water
I was carrying a heavy burden that was weighing me down, but your love and care washed it away like water eroding rock
Wandering all lost selfishly
I was wandering aimlessly, with no clear sense of direction, and only looking out for myself
Collapsing like a timber cut down
I was falling apart, like a tree being cut down, with no hope of recovery
You came and built me up so I can walk again
Your presence and support gave me the strength and motivation I needed to stand up and move forward
You came and tore the veil so I can see again
Your influence brought clarity and understanding to my life, and allowed me to see things clearly again
Steering my boat through the trembling seas
Navigating through a tumultuous and uncertain situation, with a sense of perseverance and direction
Drifting like a cast away not seeing the horizon
Feeling lost and adrift, without any clear sense of direction or purpose
I started sinking down into the bottom of the sea
I was sinking deep into despair and hopelessness, with no clear way out
Felt so numb couldn't breathe
I was overwhelmed by pain and emotion, to the point where I felt paralyzed and unable to function
Writer(s): Samoaja
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.