“Music has always been my last refuge—it’s the thing that lets me process and deal with all my darkest thoughts and emotions. But of course sometimes I doubt the music itself, and when I do, it’s overwhelming—like I have nothing left to lean on. “Happiness” is a reflection on those feelings, and the structure of the song mirrors that downward spiral when your negative thoughts and self-doubt are spinning out of control.”
Satchmode is a Los Angeles based dream pop band whose blend of glittery 80's synths and giddy electro pop has drawn comparisons to heavyweight acts like Phoenix and M83. Their first two EP's have received glowing praise from popular music publications such as Clash Magazine, Dancing Astronaut, and The Music Ninja. They have had five Top 10 tracks on Hype Machine, including a #1 Remix, and appear regularly on the taste-making playlists of renowned radio station KCRW. Their debut album Love Hz will be released February 7th, 2017.
Drift
Satchmode Lyrics
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But what I fear more is being alone
Time will only drive us apart
Still you hold on
'Cause that's who you are
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
All the plans that we laid
They will keep you from drifting away
All the love that you gave
In the end everything fades
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
If I could believe
I'd wait for you
I'd wait for you
The lyrics to Satchmode's song "Drift" convey a sense of uncertainty, fear, and doubt in the midst of a relationship. The opening lines, "These doubts they cut to the bone,
But what I fear more is being alone," suggest that the singer may be experiencing doubts about the future of the relationship, but they are afraid to voice these concerns out of a fear of being alone.
Despite this, the singer recognizes that time has the potential to drive them apart, and yet their partner still holds on. It's clear from the repetition of "If I could believe, I'd wait for you" throughout the song that the singer is struggling with their own inability to fully trust in the relationship, but they still want to hold on.
The lines "All the plans that we laid
They will keep you from drifting away
All the love that you gave
In the end everything fades" suggest that the singer knows that the future is uncertain and that even the best-laid plans may not be able to keep them together forever. In the end, everything fades, and the singer is most likely questioning whether their love is strong enough to withstand the test of time.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drift" convey a sense of anxiety and uncertainty regarding the future of a relationship. The singer is struggling with their own doubts and fears, but they still want to hold on to their partner and maintain the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
These doubts they cut to the bone
The doubts in my mind are causing me a lot of pain and hurt.
But what I fear more is being alone
What I am really afraid of is being left all by myself without anyone else.
Time will only drive us apart
As time goes by, it will only make our relationship weaker and further apart.
Still you hold on
Despite this, you are still trying to hold on to our relationship.
'Cause that's who you are
This is because you are the type of person that fights for what you love and believes in.
If I could believe
If I had faith and trust in our relationship,
I'd wait for you
I would be patient with you and wait for you to come around.
All the plans that we laid
All the ideas and goals that we have set together,
They will keep you from drifting away
Will make sure that you do not leave and distance yourself from me.
All the love that you gave
All the affection and care that you have given to me,
In the end everything fades
In the long run, all things will wither and fade away, possibly including our love for each other.
If I could believe
If only I could trust enough,
I'd wait for you
I would be here, waiting and hoping for you to stay by my side.
If I could believe
If only my faith and trust were strong enough,
I'd wait for you
I would be patient and wait through the difficult times and challenges.
If I could believe
If I had enough conviction and certainty,
I'd wait for you
I would be dedicated to you and wait for however long it takes.
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