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Drift Away
Street Corner Symphony Lyrics


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Day after day I'm more confused
But I look for the light through the pourin' rain
You know, that's a game, that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame, oh

Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away

Beginin' to think, that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you, to carry me through

Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away

And when my mind is free
And no other melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitars come through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony
You helped me along, makin' me strong

Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away

Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Drift away

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Street Corner Symphony’s song “Drift Away” describe the feeling of disorientation that can often accompany a journey of self-discovery. The singer of the song is grappling with confusion and uncertainty in their life, and is looking for a way to escape the “pourin’ rain” of their troubles. The repetition of the phrase “give me the beat boys and free my soul” suggests that the singer is seeking refuge in music, and is hoping to lose themselves in the rhythms and melodies of rock and roll. This is a common theme in many songs about rock and roll, which is often seen as a source of liberation and transcendence.


The chorus of the song (“Give me the beat boys and free my soul…”) repeats the desire to find solace in music, and to “drift away” from the problems of life. The phrase “drift away” can be interpreted in different ways – it can refer to the singer’s desire to escape reality and enter a dream-like state, or it can express a longing for a sense of purpose and direction in life. Whatever the interpretation, the song is an expression of the power of music to soothe the soul and provide a sense of meaning and belonging.


Overall, “Drift Away” is a song about the transformative power of music, and how it can help us navigate the ups and downs of life. The song’s catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and relatable lyrics have made it a classic of the rock and roll genre, and it continues to be a favorite of music fans all over the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Day after day I'm more confused
Every day I feel like I don't know what I'm doing, and it's getting worse.


But I look for the light through the pourin' rain
Despite feeling confused, I still search for hope and positivity in difficult times.


You know, that's a game, that I hate to lose
Trying to find hope is a challenge, and I don't want to give up on it.


And I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame, oh
The effort of trying to stay positive is causing me stress, and it's unfortunate.


Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I want to let go of my worries and immerse myself in the music.


I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
I want the music to transport me away from my problems.


Beginin' to think, that I'm wastin' time
I'm starting to question if my efforts to find hope are futile.


I don't understand the things I do
I'm struggling to make sense of my own actions and emotions.


The world outside looks so unkind
The world around me feels harsh and unforgiving.


And I'm countin' on you, to carry me through
I'm relying on the music to help me weather difficult times.


And when my mind is free
When my mind isn't preoccupied with worries and stress.


And no other melody can move me
And no other music can affect me as deeply as this song.


And when I'm feelin' blue
When I'm feeling sad and down.


The guitars come through to soothe me
The music has a healing quality that comforts me.


Thanks for the joy you've given me
I am grateful for the happiness this music has brought me.


I want you to know I believe in your song
I have faith in the power of this music.


Rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony
The elements of the music that make it so effective and moving.


You helped me along, makin' me strong
This music has given me strength and supported me in tough times.


Drift away
I want to let myself be carried away by the power of the music.




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