The Sons of Zion are:
SAMUEL ERIWATA – Percussion, Vocals
RIO PANAPA – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
JOEL LATIMER – Keys, Saxophone, Vocals
MARIKA HODGSON – Lead Guitar
DYLAN STEWART – Bass Guitar, Vocals
TAWHIRI LITTLEJOHN – Drums
Drift Away
Sons Of Zion Lyrics
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He hau maiangi ki ngā makawe
Raruraru kore, me ōu
Moehewa
Ko tāua noa iho
Hoake rā
Ko tāua tāua
Takoto pū ana
Reka kē ana
Ki hea atu hoki
E kore e wehe
E kore hoki e mokemoke
Kupu i takoto
Kupu i takahia
Te raumati ka maharatia
Te reka o ō ngutu
Te tōnga o te rā
Ora ana au i te raumati
Ka moe tū tonu te mahara
Pōtere ana
Pōtere ana
Wawata tonu
Pō ana te ao
Nā ōu mata
Ko tāua tāua
Whakarehu ana
Ngā wāhi ngā tāngata ka kitea
He whare taha tai
Wae tamariki
Koirā noa iho
Takoto pū ana
Rarā ana ko te irirangi
Reka kē ana
Ki hea atu hoki
E kore e wehe
E kore hoki e mokemoke
Kupu i takoto
Kupu i takahia
Pōtere ana
Wawata noa
Auē, te koa
In "Drift Away," Sons Of Zion are reminiscing about a past summer romance that ended with broken promises but left them with beautiful memories. The first verse describes a carefree summer day spent daydreaming and scheming to escape with their lover to a quieter place, away from the busy crowd, and be with each other. They lay side by side, listening to music, and getting high, enjoying each other's company. The chorus then emphasizes the memories they still hold onto of that special summer, where they tasted each other's lips and watched the sunset, and how they can still "drift away" to that memory. The second verse picks up the theme, showing that they had planned a life together, envisioning a house by the beach, and the pitter-patter of children's feet. Though the promises they made to each other were later broken, they still remember that summer, holding on to it as a beautiful moment in time.
Overall, the tone of the song is nostalgic and wistful. The lyrics and melody capture the longing for a past that can never be re-lived, a love that was once so sweet and beautiful that it feels like a dream. The song's title, "Drift Away," is a metaphor for the act of getting lost in memories and fantasies, and emphasizes the idea that sometimes, it's better to drift away into the past than to face the present's reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Day dreaming
Lost in thought, thinking wistfully about something pleasant
The wind in my hair, the salt in the air
Enjoying the feeling of wind in the hair and salty ocean air
No worries, no cares and you
Feeling carefree and happy in the presence of a loved one
Day scheming
Making plans and plotting for a day of escape
Escape to the dunes
Going to a sandy area for seclusion and privacy
To hide from the group
Avoiding being around other people for a while
Just wanna spend time with you
Only interested in being with a significant other
Laying side by side
Resting next to each other
With Katchafire on the radio
Listening to Reggae music by Katchafire on the radio
Yeah, we'd get so high
Feeling euphoric while enjoying music together
'Cause we ain't got no place to go
Being free to enjoy music without any pressing responsibilities
I'll never say goodbye
Promising to stay together forever
And you ain't never gonna be alone
Promising to always be there for each other
The promise we made
The vow of eternal commitment
The promise we broke
The vow that is no longer valid
But I still remember that summer
Reflecting on a joyful and memorable time in the past
Oh, the taste of your lips
Recalling the sensation of romantic kissing
While the sun went down, so sweet
Savoring the taste of intimate moments while enjoying a sunset
And I could exist in that summer
Feeling content and alive during a happy moment in the past
Close my eyes and get lost in the memory
Reliving the positive memory through imagination
Just drift away
Get lost in thoughts and memories
I stay dreaming
Continuing to daydream and imagine a perfect future
As day turns to night
Transitioning into a different time of day
That look in your eyes
The expression of emotion communicated through the eyes
I know it's for life, us two
Feeling sure about the everlasting bond with a loved one
So we'd stay scheming
Continuing to plan and dream about the future together
The places we'd see, people we'd meet
Imagining a future filled with travel and new friendships
A house by the beach
Dreaming about a future living situation by the seaside
Pitter patter of feet
Imagining the sounds of children running around in the house
All that I need, yeah
Only needing the presence of a significant other to be content
Santeria on the radio
Listening to cool Reggae music by Santeria on the radio
Just drift away
Get lost in thoughts and memories
Just drift away, yeah
Enjoy drifting away into thought
Just drift away (day dreaming, so sweet, yeah)
Continuing to distance oneself into a mental free space
Just drift away (day dreaming, so sweet, yeah)
Letting thoughts and memories take over
Just drift away (day dreaming, so sweet, yeah)
Entering a trance-like state while engaging with a memory-driven imagination
Just drift away, ohh (day dreaming, so sweet, yeah)
Allowing oneself to depart from reality in a positive and pleasurable way
Just drift away (day dreaming, so sweet, yeah)
Sinking into a relaxing daydream state by closing down normal perception
(Day dreaming, so sweet, yeah) yeah
Immersing oneself in a sweet daydream without interruption and external distraction
Oh, just drift away
Enjoying the mental free-rein into a fantasy
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@arianakahui5310
[Verse 1]
Day dreaming
The wind in my hair, the soft tender air
No worries, no cares, and you
Day scheming
Escape to the dreams
To hide from the good
Just wanna spend time with you
[Chorus]
Laying side by side
With Katchafire on the radio
Yeah we get so high
'cos we got no place to go
I'll never say goodbye
And you ain't never gonna be alone
The promise we made
The promise we broke
But I still remember that summer
Oh, the taste of your lips
While the sun went down, so sweet
And I could exist in that summer
Oh, close my eye and get lost in the memory
And just drift away
Just drift away
[Verse 2]
I stay dreaming
As day turns to night
That look in your eyes
I know it's for life, us two
So we stay scheming
The places we see, the people we meet
A house built by the beach
The pitter patter of feet
All that I need, yeah
[Chorus]
Laying side by side
With Santeria on the radio
Yeah we get so high
'cos we got no place to go
I'll never say goodbye
And you ain't never gonna be alone
The promise we made
The promise we broke
But I still remember that summer
Oh, the taste of your lips
While the sun went down, so sweet
And I could exist in that summer
Oh, close my eye and get lost in the memory
And just drift away
Just drift away
Just drift away
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
Just drift away
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
Just drift away
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
Just drift away
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
Just drift away
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
(Day dreaming, so sweet yeah)
Oh just drift away
@daggmusnewt7645
Day dreaming
The wind in my hair, the soft tender air
No worries, no cares, and you
Day scheming
Escape to the dreams
To hide from the good
Just wanna spend time with you
[Chorus]
Laying side by side
With Katchafire on the radio
Yeah we get so high
'cos we got no place to go
I'll never say goodbye
And you ain't never gonna be alone
The promise we made
The promise we broke
But I still remember that summer
Oh, the taste of your lips
While the sun went down, so sweet
And I could exist in that summer
Oh, close my eye and get lost in the memory
And just drift away
Just drift away
@hectorx737
You got the lyrics wrong my man, it starts with:
Here in the garden
Let's play a game
i'll show you how it's done
Here In the garden, stand very still
This will be so much fun!
(Yes, It's a Steven Universe reference and it's a joke, don't kill me please)
@sivovimosoi9882
My cousin had recently gone home to God from bone cancer. When he realised he was given 6 months he pulled out his bucket list and on the list it had new zealand on it. He heard this song there and when came back to his apartment in sydney he would have this song on replay. Fly high brother, until that glorious morning that i see the gates of heaven❤️🕊 Sailosi Sydney Ravukalou Waqatairewa
@benicetome5341
Brought me to tears that did 😢😢 so sorry for your loss brother much love ❤❤❤
@KUKI_682_
Bula my friend fly high indeed
@elenigaliza-foster4697
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@nataliablair9973
So sorry for your loss. Much Aroha to you and your family.
@joey2421
Sorry for your loss brother! I get why he had this on replay, it's just one of those songs ❤❤❤
@johnsemanick3290
I'm an American and Iove this song and music video. I wish New Zealand Music got more airplay in America. We are missing out
@PM-eg2iv
my uncles the one singnig
@jaredgreen6325
Yo my bro I live in northland New Zealand for 10 years now..iam from California 916 love this place the culture the music the total vibe is the shit my bro trust me...loose ur watch and phone when and if you ever come her
@zoedixon9737
Yes our music is beautiful isn't it :)