Drift
colin thomas Lyrics
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Honey I should go
But I just feel so at home
Streaks of dust in the sky as the planet slows its spin
I watch the city dance
And all the planes land
And I feel like I have sailed past the waves
And I feel like I have made it through another seasick day
So take me, tide
Your hair falls down in strands of midnight black
All wrapped around my fingertips
Iced tea on your cherry lips
The weight on our eyelids has pulled us in
And now I’m sinking through the thunder of a silent bliss
And I can feel my breath slowing down
I can feel my heart speeding up
My shoes are to the left, but I will gladly stay here stuck upon this couch
Until we wake up
I couldn't fake love if I tried
And I feel like I have sailed past the waves
And I feel like I have made it through another seasick day
And I feel like I, I wanna drift and lay right here with you until I die
So take me, tide
The song "Drift" by Colin Thomas is a reflective and introspective ballad that describes the feeling of being comfortably stuck in a moment with someone you love. In the first verse, the singer describes watching the world outside their window, admiring the city lights and the planes landing. Despite the fact that his phone is dying and he should probably leave, he feels at home and wants to stay in this moment. The second verse describes the singer and his partner sinking into a state of silent bliss, wrapped up in each other's company. He is slowing down, while his heart is racing, and he is fully present in this moment.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "I feel like I have sailed past the waves and I feel like I have made it through another seasick day." This line evokes the sense of being battered by the waves of life, but still finding moments of peace and comfort. The chorus reflects the singer's desire to stay in this moment forever, drifting and laying with his partner until he dies. The song ends with the line "So take me, tide," which could be interpreted as surrendering to the natural ebb and flow of life, or giving in to the current moment completely.
Overall, "Drift" is a beautifully written and evocative song that captures the feeling of being fully present with someone you love, despite the chaos of the world around you.
Line by Line Meaning
The room fills up with the light from my dying phone
The room is getting brighter as the only source of light, my phone, is running out of battery.
Honey I should go
Although it's time for me to leave, I want to stay a little longer.
But I just feel so at home
This place feels like home, and leaving now would be difficult.
Streaks of dust in the sky as the planet slows its spin
It's becoming evening, and the particles in the sky are easy to see because of how the planet rotates.
I watch the city dance
From my vantage point, it seems as though the city is alive and moving.
And all the planes land
Observing the planes landing at night is a spectacle that I enjoy taking in.
And I feel like I have sailed past the waves
I've successfully navigated through the struggles of the day and am now at peace.
And I feel like I have made it through another seasick day
I've overcome the turmoil I felt during the day and am feeling better now.
And I feel like I, I wanna drift and lay right here with you until I die
All I want to do is stay here with you forever and enjoy this moment.
So take me, tide
Just like the ocean tide, take me wherever the flow goes.
Your hair falls down in strands of midnight black
Your hair is so dark it resembles the night sky.
All wrapped around my fingertips
I'm holding your hair in my hands and enjoying the texture.
Iced tea on your cherry lips
You're drinking ice tea, and your lips look so beautiful as you do.
The weight on our eyelids has pulled us in
The feeling of sleep is so strong that it's impossible to resist.
And now I’m sinking through the thunder of a silent bliss
I'm experiencing a quiet but intense feeling of contentment and relaxation.
And I can feel my breath slowing down
My breathing is becoming slower and more regulated as I become more relaxed.
I can feel my heart speeding up
Although my breathing is calming down, my heart is beating faster as I become more excited.
My shoes are to the left, but I will gladly stay here stuck upon this couch
Although it's time to leave, I want to stay put and remain in this comfortable position on the couch.
Until we wake up
I want to stay with you until we wake up from this peaceful slumber.
I couldn't fake love if I tried
I'm not capable of pretending to love someone.
And I feel like I have sailed past the waves
I've overcome life's challenges and am now in a state of peace.
And I feel like I have made it through another seasick day
Today was difficult, but I've managed to overcome the obstacles.
And I feel like I, I wanna drift and lay right here with you until I die
I want to spend the rest of my life with you, drifting in this state of comfort and relaxation.
So take me, tide
I'm ready to be taken wherever life's journey leads me.
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Written by: Colin Barck
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