Drowning
Tech N9ne feat. Liz Suwandi Lyrics
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Inside my dying prison
If I could reach the edge of this
I'll take it somewhere if I could
[Chorus]
But I am slipping under water
The tide oh it's pulling me much farther
My Tsunami, my Katrina and my inner Sandy
Man it will not simmer expanding
If I swam seem like I would slam the damn thing
But I'm scrambling, falling like I damaged my hamstring
I'm deeply disturbed, so many things keep me perturbed
Inside of me peeping this surge and I'm completely submerged
My data wiped even if NASA had a sight
Couldn't catch it with N.O.A.A.'s ghost satellite
Storms at five with them I'm torn alive
Hearing the horns from high
Pain is for sure my eye
Having a lot of blackouts
Medics try putting me on medicine
But I need light
Just like the East need con Edison
I'm dead again
Drowning and everybody else is messed when
I got troubles thats been pulling me down
And jesting, water no breath in
Look how it swept in
To evacuate or not evacuate?
Is the question
[Chorus]
Teach me to swim, keep me from them
Eating the limbs and other body pieces from him
I may be wrong not to, play these songs, caught ya
When you got me drowning in my own Davy Jones locker
It's caving in, it's over weight
No saving him, he's freeloader bait
And everybody picks him than sticks him
But your rain ????? equal my shut down system
Yeah
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Tech N9ne feat. Liz Suwandi's song "Drowning" paint a picture of someone who is overwhelmed and feeling like they're drowning in life. The first verse describes a sense of being trapped in a prison and wanting to escape to somewhere else. The chorus reinforces this feeling with the repetition of the phrase "drowning," emphasizing the sense of being overwhelmed and helpless.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggles, with metaphorical references to natural disasters like tsunamis and hurricanes. These natural disasters serve as a metaphor for the intense emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The verse also references medical issues, with the singer being put on medication by doctors but feeling like they need something more to truly recover.
The final verse brings the song to an end with a plea to be saved and a metaphorical reference to being eaten alive by others. The imagery of being eaten alive reinforces the feeling of being overwhelmed and consumed by one's struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drowning" depict a person who is deeply troubled and struggling to keep their head above water. The song's use of metaphorical imagery and repetition helps to underscore the intensity of the singer's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Life looks different down here
My current circumstances are changing my perspective on life
Inside my dying prison
I feel trapped and hopeless in my situation
If I could reach the edge of this
If I could escape this situation and find a way out
I'll take it somewhere if I could
I would start fresh somewhere else if I had the opportunity
But I am slipping under water
My problems are overwhelming me
The tide oh it's pulling me much farther
My struggles are getting worse and taking me further away from where I want to be
Maybe I am drowning, oh I'm drowning
I feel like I'm suffocating and can't keep my head above water
My Tsunami, my Katrina and my inner Sandy
My personal struggles are like natural disasters that are wrecking me
Man it will not simmer expanding
My adversity is getting worse and harder to handle
If I swam seem like I would slam the damn thing
I feel like even if I tried to overcome my problems, it would only make things worse
But I'm scrambling, falling like I damaged my hamstring
I'm trying to survive, but it feels like I'm only injuring myself more
I'm deeply disturbed, so many things keep me perturbed
My situation is mentally and emotionally affecting me greatly
Inside of me peeping this surge and I'm completely submerged
I can feel my emotions taking over and drowning me
My data wiped even if NASA had a sight
My mind is so overwhelmed that even experts couldn't make sense of it
Couldn't catch it with N.O.A.A.'s ghost satellite
My issues are so internal and personal that no one else can see or understand them
Storms at five with them I'm torn alive
My struggles are so intense that they feel like natural disasters
Hearing the horns from high
I'm aware of my struggles and how they're affecting me
Pain is for sure my eye
My struggles are causing me real and constant pain
Having a lot of blackouts
My negative thoughts and feelings are overwhelming me to the point of mentally shutting down
Medics try putting me on medicine
I'm trying different methods to cope and overcome my struggles
But I need light
I need hope and positivity in my life
Just like the East need con Edison
I need this positivity and light just like the East coast needs power from ConEdison
I'm dead again
I'm overwhelmed and defeated by my struggles
Drowning and everybody else is messed when
My struggles are not only affecting me, but also the people around me
I got troubles thats been pulling me down
I have deep and persistent problems that are weighing on me
And jesting, water no breath in
I'm losing hope and feel like I can't keep fighting
Look how it swept in
My struggles came suddenly and powerfully
To evacuate or not evacuate?
I have to decide whether to keep fighting or give up
Is the question
I'm not sure what to do
Teach me to swim, keep me from them
I need someone or something to guide and support me through my struggles
Eating the limbs and other body pieces from him
My struggles are taking pieces of me away and destroying me from the inside out
I may be wrong not to, play these songs, caught ya
I may be wrong not to address my problems and mask them by making music
When you got me drowning in my own Davy Jones locker
I feel like I'm drowning and trapped in my own problems
It's caving in, it's over weight
My struggles are crushing and destroying me
No saving him, he's freeloader bait
I feel like there's no way to escape my struggles and I'm a burden on others
And everybody picks him than sticks him
People are quick to judge and criticize someone in my position
But your rain ????? equal my shut down system
The challenges you face are not the same as mine and your advice may not work for me
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