Drift Away
The Swon Brothers Lyrics
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Then I look for the light through the pourin' rain
You know, that's a game, that I hate to lose
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
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
Won't you take me away
Beginin' to think, that I'm wastin' time
And I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you, you can 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
Won't you take me away
And when my mind is free
You know your 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 that I believe in your song
And rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony
You helped me along, you're makin' me strong
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
Won't you take me 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
Won't you take me away
The Swon Brothers's song Drift Away is a tribute to the power of music as an escape from the problems of everyday life. The first two verses describe the confusion and frustration the singer feels as he tries to navigate through life's difficulties. He finds himself lost in the middle of a storm, desperately seeking some sort of guidance or direction.
The chorus provides a solution to this existential crisis. The singer implores the "beat boys" (representing the musicians) to provide him with their music so he can get lost in it and forget about his problems. The repetition of this phrase highlights the cathartic effect of music on the human psyche, and the desire to be transported to a world where problems don't exist.
The bridge reaffirms the power of music and how it can inspire and lift one's spirits. The singer thanks the musicians behind these songs for their contribution, and how they make him feel strong and uplifted when he listens to them. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a sense of hope and an appreciation for the transformative nature of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day I'm more confused
As each day passes, I become increasingly unsure of things in my life
Then I look for the light through the pourin' rain
Despite the hardships I face, I still search for a glimmer of hope
You know, that's a game, that I hate to lose
This quest for hope is important to me, I can't afford to give up
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
The persistent challenges are getting to me, it's disappointing
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Playing some music will help me release some of that stress and feel better
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
By getting completely absorbed in the music, I want to forget about all of my worries
Won't you take me away
I need this escape, please let the music take me away
Beginin' to think, that I'm wastin' time
I'm starting to have doubts that what I'm doing in life is worth it
And I don't understand the things I do
I'm struggling to make sense of my own actions and decisions
The world outside looks so unkind
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, making things even harder for me
And I'm countin' on you, you can carry me through
I'm relying on the support and comfort that music and this song in particular can provide for me
And when my mind is free
When I can clear my head of all the distractions and worries,
You know your melody can move me
I am truly touched and inspired by the music
And when I'm feelin' blue
During the times when I'm feeling sad or down,
The guitars come through to soothe me
The sound of the guitars is calming and has a soothing effect on me
Thanks for the joy you've given me
I am incredibly grateful for the pleasure this song and music in general have brought me
I want you to know that I believe in your song
I appreciate the time and effort that went into making this song, and I hold it in high regard
And rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony
All the elements of the song, the rhythm, the lyrics, and the melody all come together beautifully
You helped me along, you're makin' me strong
This song and music in general have been a source of strength and resilience for me
Won't you take me away
This escape into the world of music is something I crave, please let it take me away
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JAKE
Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light in the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
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
Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
(Won't you take me away?)
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
I'm countin' on you to carry me through
And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along makin' me strong
Erick Ruepong
love this version
JAKE
Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light in the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
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
Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
(Won't you take me away?)
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
I'm countin' on you to carry me through
And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along makin' me strong
70Jules
This is my favorite version of this song.
SALLY BLUE
OMG me too 😝😝
Psychic
nope. just no.
karen boniface
love it
Dylan Giraldo
OMG man, i been searching for those song, GREAT amazing job!!! THANKS THANKS!!! THANKS!!!!!
Macie Beth
Love these Oklahoma boys!
SENG SOTHUN
Just found this song and wow
jeongmihyo
amazing isn't it ? especially the way they perform it, I mean don't get me wrong the original is a masterpiece but my favorite is this swon bros cover 😁