Drift
The Devlins Lyrics

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Out of my head, out on my own
Sometimes I understand this life we've been shown through

CHORUS
And around this time, we began to drift
I used to feel weightless, now I'm pretty hard to lift

You say, what you want to say

In my arms I know your home
If you go, where you gonna go?
And leave me on my own...to drift alone

And somewhere along the thin white line
I'm spending my days and nights waiting for you to show
You say what you want to say...

You said maybe I should go
And I spin into a haze, waiting for you to show

CHORUS

You say, what you want to say
In my arms I know your home

If you go where you gonna go?
And leave me on my own...to drift alone...

Overall Meaning

The Devlins's song "Drift" tackles the theme of drifting apart in a relationship. The first verse describes the singer's feelings of detachment and seeking independence, "Out of my head, out on my own. Sometimes I understand this life we've been shown through." However, as the chorus suggests, this newfound independence has caused the relationship to drift apart, leaving the singer feeling heavy and difficult to lift. The lyrics reflect a sense of frustration as the singer wonders where their partner will go and whether they will be left alone to drift through life aimlessly.

The second verse picks up the hopelessness of the situation as the singer is consumed by waiting for their partner after they suggest that they should go, "And somewhere along the thin white line, I'm spending my days and nights waiting for you to show. You say what you want to say..." The frustration and uncertainty are palpable as the singer questions where their partner will go and whether they will come back.

Overall, "Drift" is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of relationships and how the pursuit of independence can sometimes cause people to drift apart. The lyrics are well-crafted and evoke a sense of melancholy and longing for something that feels just out of reach.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of my head, out on my own
I am separated from my thoughts and am now alone

Sometimes I understand this life we've been shown through
Occasionally, I comprehend the purpose of our existence

And around this time, we began to drift
During this moment, we started to move apart

I used to feel weightless, now I'm pretty hard to lift
I once was carefree, but now I am burdensome and difficult to lift

You say, what you want to say
You express yourself openly

In my arms I know your home
I find comfort and safety within your embrace

If you go, where you gonna go?
If you depart, where will you end up?

And leave me on my own...to drift alone
Abandoning me to wander aimlessly by myself

And somewhere along the thin white line
At some point along the path we're following

I'm spending my days and nights waiting for you to show
I'm passing my time waiting for you to reappear

You said maybe I should go
You suggested that maybe I ought to leave