Adrift
Wino Lyrics


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The dream belief with a black turning sea
Where the sun has a winterwinds veil
The perfect ship, fully equipped
With everything but the sails
I worship the strong, power of song
The lifestyle of man did I choose
Excepted the quest, come to the crest
And from the top I saw you

I thought that I had a license to fly
Shook his hand and I looked in his eye
To my dismay I was betrayed
And my fortunes have turned into lies

To dream believe is harder it seems
Wisdom of age as a tool
But I wouldn't trade one single day
Because of the storm I found you

To dream believe on a midsummer sea
Adrift where the summerlight gleams




A morning dawns the masts that stand strong
And the sails are spun from our dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wino's song "Adrift" speak to the highs and lows of life's journey. The opening lines, "The dream belief with a black turning sea / Where the sun has a winterwinds veil," describe a sense of uncertainty and unease. The singer is adrift in life, unsure of where they are going or what lies ahead. However, they take comfort in the power of song and the choices they have made to live life fully.


The second verse, "I thought that I had a license to fly / Shook his hand and I looked in his eye / To my dismay I was betrayed / And my fortunes have turned into lies," speaks to a moment of disillusionment and betrayal. The singer had believed they were on the right path, but someone they trusted let them down. This experience shattered their confidence and left them feeling lost once again.


Despite these challenges, the chorus insists on the importance of dreaming and believing: "To dream believe is harder it seems / Wisdom of age as a tool / But I wouldn't trade one single day / Because of the storm I found you." The storm may have been difficult, but it led the singer to a valuable connection with another person. The final verse describes the ship and sails that have been spun from their dreams, suggesting that the singer has found a new sense of direction and purpose.


Overall, "Adrift" is a song about navigating life's uncertain waters and finding solace in the power of music and human connection. It acknowledges the challenges and setbacks of the journey while also celebrating the beauty and richness of the experiences along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

The dream belief with a black turning sea
The hope and vision to achieve something is coupled with the fear and uncertainty of the unknown.


Where the sun has a winterwinds veil
The environment may appear bleak and harsh making it difficult to pursue one's dreams.


The perfect ship, fully equipped
Ideal conditions are present, in terms of the outer factors, for achieving one's goals.


With everything but the sails
Although all the necessary resources are available, the motivation to take action is lacking.


I worship the strong, power of song
Music has the ability to inspire and empower people to pursue their dreams.


The lifestyle of man did I choose
The hardships and struggles of living a meaningful life have been consciously embraced by the singer.


Excepted the quest, come to the crest
The challenges that arise during the pursuit of one's goals have been accepted and have reached their peak.


And from the top I saw you
From the vantage point of overcoming challenges, the artist has seen and been inspired by someone they admire.


I thought that I had a license to fly
The artist believed that they were capable of achieving anything they wanted with ease.


Shook his hand and I looked in his eye
The artist trusted and believed in someone who ultimately betrayed them.


To my dismay I was betrayed
The singer was disappointed and hurt by the betrayal of someone they trusted.


And my fortunes have turned into lies
The artist's sense of security, success, and good fortune has been destroyed as a result of the betrayal.


To dream believe is harder it seems
Pursuing one's dreams and believing in oneself is difficult and challenging, especially in the face of adversity.


Wisdom of age as a tool
Experience and maturity can be used to navigate challenges and overcome obstacles.


But I wouldn't trade one single day
Despite the hardships, the singer recognizes that they have grown and learned valuable lessons from their experiences.


Because of the storm I found you
The adversity and challenges faced by the artist have led them to meet and be inspired by someone who is important to them.


To dream believe on a midsummer sea
Pursuing one's dreams requires a mindset of hope and optimism, even in the midst of uncertainty and difficulty.


Adrift where the summerlight gleams
The singer feels lost and without direction but is seeking a light of hope to guide them.


A morning dawns the masts that stand strong
A new beginning and fresh perspective has brought strength and stability to the singer's life.


And the sails are spun from our dreams
The artist feels empowered and motivated to take action towards their dreams as a result of finding hope and guidance in someone else.




Writer(s): WEINRICH ROBERT SCOTT

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