Drift
Young Culture Lyrics

coast to coast
The singer is reflecting on their relationship, which has spanned the distance between the two coasts of the United States.

i always knew you wanted more from me
The singer feels that their partner has always had unfulfilled expectations from the relationship.

if it keeps going on and on
The singer is expressing a sense of dissatisfaction and hopelessness about the future of the relationship if things remain the same.

the way I see it i'll never be what you want me to be
The artist feels that they are unable to meet their partner's expectations, no matter how hard they try.

Now I'll clean up this mess
The artist has realized that there are issues in the relationship that need to be addressed and is taking responsibility for fixing them.

I gotta pick up the pieces
The singer understands that the relationship is shattered and that they must work to repair it if possible.

Of whatever is left
The singer acknowledges that the situation may be beyond repair and that only remnants of the relationship may remain.

Is there even a reason
The artist is questioning whether the relationship is worth saving and whether the effort to save it is futile.

You held me down when i fell and it feels like I'm cheated
The artist feels that their partner has not been supportive during difficult times and that this is an unfair betrayal.

Seems like every problem we have keeps repeating
The artist feels that they and their partner have failed to address issues in the relationship, leading to a pattern of recurring problems.

And you should know
The singer is addressing their partner directly, making it clear that they need to understand the following lines.

My smiles turned to a frown
The artist is expressing how the relationship has impacted their mood and turned something positive (smiling) into a negative (frowning).

I always wanted you around
Despite the challenges, the singer is still willing to make an effort to save the relationship and remain with their partner.

But I could never hear the sound
The singer feels that they are losing a sense of connection with their partner as the relationship deteriorates, and this loss is reflected in the lack of sound.

Of our souls drifting
The singer is using poetic language to convey a sense of separation and disconnection between the two partners, as if they are adrift.

Started to feel like an accessory
The artist feels that they are not being treated as an equal partner in the relationship but rather as a mere accessory or afterthought.

I was high off your love for just a minute
The artist is expressing a feeling of being swept up briefly in their partner's love, but this feeling did not last.

Was addicted now I'm quitting
The singer compares their relationship to a drug addiction, and now they have decided to quit and move on rather than continue down a destructive path.

Cause i'll never be what you need
Despite the singer's efforts, they feel they are not the partner their significant other requires.

We tried to turn it around when things were different
The artist and their partner attempted to resolve their issues when the relationship was at a different stage, but it was not successful.

Wanted to talk it out, you weren't listening
The artist felt that they were putting in the effort to communicate and solve problems, while their significant other was not actively participating.

And every time i hear your name
The artist is haunted by memories of their partner, even when they are not around.

I swear it's all the same
The singer is expressing a feeling of being stuck in an endless cycle of pain and heartbreak associated with their partner.

You never cared
The artist feels that their partner has never truly cared for them or their relationship.

I lit myself a cigarette
The singer is using the act of smoking as a coping mechanism to deal with the emotional turmoil caused by the relationship.

Burned a hole in me
The singer feels that their partner's treatment of them has caused emotional damage, just as a cigarette can leave a physical scar on the body.

My lungs are filled with smoke and regret
The singer uses the metaphorical image of their lungs being filled with smoke (from their cigarette) to convey a sense of feeling overwhelmed by regret and sadness associated with the relationship.

I'm losing oxygen
The artist feels that their emotional distress is impacting their ability to function in their day-to-day life.

Every single time i breathe you in.
The artist is expressing a sense of being unable to escape their feelings for their partner, no matter how much they try.