Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
Drifting
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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For years at sea.
But now, you've come along,
to rescue me.
(chorus)
And the fog is lifted,
(Verse)
Since you came along, (love, love, love)
I'm back where I belong.
(love, love, love)
Since you rescued me,
(love, love, love)
The whole world is there to see.
And the storm has lifted.
We've got the moon and stars above..
(Verse)
In Mornin'
It's plain to see.
Smell coffee in the air.
You're here with me.
I'm walkin' down the street.(love, love, love)
The sun beams down. (love, love, love)
The grass is cool beneath my feet.
My head is spinnin' round and round'
And the storm has lifted.
We've got the moon and stars above.
The song "Drifting" by Trey Anastasio is a beautiful love song that talks about how the singer has been drifting on the sea of life for years, but now he has found someone who has rescued him. The chorus talks about how the fog has lifted, and they can see the moon and stars above, which could be a metaphor for how love can provide clarity in life. The singer is clearly in love and because of that, he feels like he is back where he belongs. The world seems like a more beautiful place with his newfound love, and he expresses his gratitude for being rescued.
The second verse talks about how the presence of his love makes him appreciate the beauty of the world around us. The metaphor of smelling coffee in the air could represent how even the small things in life come to be more pleasurable when in love. The singer talks about walking down the street, with the sun on his face, and the grass beneath his feet while being grateful for the entirety of his surroundings. The chorus reiterates the clarity that love can bring to one's life and the beauty of the world around him.
In conclusion, "Drifting" is a beautiful and romantic love song played out in the unique style of Trey Anastasio. The song's theme is quite simple, but it is the delivery that makes it all the more captivating. The way the lyrics invoke the imagery of the stars and the moon, indicate how love can bring clarity to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drifting,
I have been aimlessly wandering through life for a long time.
For years at sea.
This has been going on for an extended period of time.
But now, you've come along,
But now, someone has entered my life in a significant way.
to rescue me.
This person has saved me from my aimless wandering.
And the fog is lifted,
With this person's help, clarity has come.
We got the moon and the stars above.
The beauty of the world is now more visible and appreciated.
Since you came along, (love, love, love)
Since this person entered my life, there has been love and happiness.
I'm back where I belong. (love, love, love)
This person has brought me back to where I feel I am meant to be.
Since you rescued me, (love, love, love)
Thanks to this person's help, I no longer feel lost or adrift.
The whole world is there to see.
Now that I have been rescued, I am able to appreciate the world more fully.
And the storm has lifted.
The difficulties and challenges that once troubled me have dissipated.
In Mornin'
In the morning, when I wake up.
It's plain to see.
Everything is clear and easy to understand.
Smell coffee in the air.
The aroma of coffee is present, adding to the overall pleasantness of the situation.
You're here with me.
This person is present and involved in my life.
I'm walkin' down the street.(love, love, love)
Life is now more enjoyable.
The sun beams down. (love, love, love)
The sun's rays are doubly pleasurable, given the presence of this important person.
The grass is cool beneath my feet.
The natural world takes on a heightened significance and beauty.
My head is spinnin' round and round'
Everything feels good and right, and I am having trouble keeping my thoughts in order.
And the storm has lifted.
Once again, any obstacles or troubles have dissipated.
We've got the moon and stars above.
The world is beautiful and full of wonder, and everything is clear.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TREY ANASTASIO
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Martin McSweeney
This drummer's feel is infectious!
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Thats Russ Lawton!
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I love smaltzy Trey! One year at Langerado fest down in Florida, he was SO Vegas introducing this as the last song. Something like, "We have time to do one more for you. Thank You so much..." πππβ€οΈ
Allie Plummer
This song melts me. In the best way.
canopyvera
Definitely!
87sadie
+Allie Plummer This song makes my soul happy. Its wonderful:)
Den Mid
Love love love!
Justin Crank
This hits me
Taylor Smith
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Marin Djendjinovic
I third that!