Drifting
four non blondes Lyrics
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Who would bear to feel sorry for me
Dropped another pill just to calm me
Collapsed to my knees and fell fast into sleep
There I was drifting
Way out into the sunshine
Expecting to crash but I'm tied to a string
Look at me I'm a tangled puppet
I might be a mess but I'm sure can survive
Find myself awake counting sad days
One, two, three that's too many for me
Dropped another pill just to find me
Reached for my hand but it was already there
Then I started believin'
That I fell out of a tiny raindrop
That lost its way when I decided to roam
Chasing me was a hungry dweller
But I had escaped it by pretending to die
Come follow me you won't expect the illusion
You'll see it's my imagination
Hand me your eyes
I will put them in front of mine
You'll see a little better
You'll see a little better
What a wonderful destination
Where I am now
I can no longer see
Dropped another pill just to kill me
Collapsed to my knees and fell fast into sleep
There I was drifting
Way out into the sunshine
Expecting to crash but I'm tied to a string
Look at me I'm a tangled puppet
I might be a mess but I'm sure can survive
But I had escaped it by pretending to die
The lyrics to "Drifting" by Four Non Blondes are quite abstract and open to interpretation. The singer is describing the experience of taking medication to calm themselves down and falling asleep, facing a dream-like state. They feel like a "tangled puppet" or a mess, but also believe they can survive. However, there are moments where they feel lost and overwhelmed, counting "sad days" and dropping another pill. They imagine themselves falling out of a raindrop and escaping a "hungry dweller" by pretending to die. There is an invitation to others to follow them and see their imagination, but ultimately they end up in a state of sleep and drifting.
Interpreting these lyrics could vary depending on one's perspective, but it's possible that they express feelings of mental health struggles, escape, and imagination. The use of medication to cope with difficult emotions can be heard in the lyrics, as well as the idea of pretending to die to escape certain problems. The invitation to see the singer's imagination may suggest a longing for creativity or a desire to be understood.
Additionally, the images of string, raindrops, and puppets may symbolize a lack of control or agency. The repetition of dropping pills and collapsing to sleep suggests a pattern or cycle of struggle. The final lines that describe the destination as not being able to see may suggest a sense of uncertainty or loss of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
What a wonderful hesitation
I'm feeling good about pausing and taking a break from everything.
Who would bear to feel sorry for me
I don't want anyone to pity me, even if I'm struggling.
Dropped another pill just to calm me
I'm relying on medication to ease my anxieties and help me sleep.
Collapsed to my knees and fell fast into sleep
I'm so exhausted that I can't stand up, and I quickly fall asleep.
There I was drifting
I'm dreaming and floating aimlessly.
Way out into the sunshine
I'm headed towards a brighter, happier place in my dreams.
Expecting to crash but I'm tied to a string
While I'm worried about things going wrong, I feel like I'm still under control.
Look at me I'm a tangled puppet
I feel like I'm being controlled by outside forces and can't get myself untangled.
I might be a mess but I'm sure can survive
Despite my struggles, I believe I'm strong enough to endure it all.
Find myself awake counting sad days
Even when I'm not sleeping, I can't escape my sadness and pain.
One, two, three that's too many for me
I'm overwhelmed by the amount of negative experiences and emotions in my life.
Dropped another pill just to find me
I'm hoping that medication will help me find clarity and peace.
Reached for my hand but it was already there
I'm searching for something that was with me all along.
Then I started believin'
I began to have faith in myself and my ability to overcome my struggles.
That I fell out of a tiny raindrop
I feel like I'm a small part of something bigger and more beautiful.
That lost its way when I decided to roam
I feel like I've lost my place and direction in life because I wandered away from my path.
Chasing me was a hungry dweller
I feel like something is pursuing me and trying to bring me down.
But I had escaped it by pretending to die
I overcame my struggles by taking a step back and making it seem like I was no longer a threat.
Come follow me you won't expect the illusion
I'm inviting others to come with me on my journey, warning them that things may not be as they seem.
You'll see it's my imagination
I'm realizing that my thoughts and dreams are just that - creations of my own mind.
Hand me your eyes
I'm asking others to trust me and see the world from my perspective.
I will put them in front of mine
I promise to keep their views and opinions in mind, even as we journey together.
You'll see a little better
Together, we'll gain a clearer understanding of ourselves and our surroundings.
What a wonderful destination
I'm feeling content and grateful for where I am in life right now.
Where I am now
I'm acknowledging my current circumstances, both good and bad.
I can no longer see
I'm uncertain about what the future holds, and I can't see past my current struggles.
Dropped another pill just to kill me
I'm feeling overwhelmed and defeated, so I'm turning to medication to numb my pain.
Collapsed to my knees and fell fast into sleep
I'm so exhausted and defeated that I just want to escape into sleep and forget everything.
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Written by: LINDA PERRY
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