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Drifting
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Plumb's song "Drifting" is a compassionate anthem about reaching out to someone who feels lost, hopeless, and overwhelmed by life's struggles. The lyrics use the imagery of being adrift at sea, with waves crashing and no shore in sight, to convey deep emotional pain and isolation. The singer offers a hand, promising not to let go and assuring the listener they are not alone. The song emphasizes the importance of connection and support, and hints at a glimmer of hope when all seems lost. It speaks to the human need for love and rescue, and can be interpreted as a metaphor for God's unwavering presence and care.
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[Verse 1:]
There's a sea of lonely,
Swimming sad,
Looking just for
An arm to grab.
I don't need to
Understand.
I'm just lending you
The two that I have.
[Chorus:]
You might be drifting
And can't find the shore,
So Hopeless
And all alone.
The waves are crashing
All around you.
Just when you've lost the will to live
You see the sun.
[Verse 2:]
Can we make a searchlight
From all the bridges that we burn?
Do you see a rescue
Or a deeper kind of hurt?
Who could love you?
Who could hold you?
I'd swim across the sea.
You don't have to be alone
Where the shallow gets so deep.
[Chorus:]
You might be drifting
And can't find the shore,
So Hopeless
And all alone.
The waves are crashing
All around you.
Just when you've lost the will to live
You see the sun.
[Bridge:]
I am hurt and nearly drown.
Open up your eyes.
I cry for help. You turn around.
Open up your eyes.
Farther from the shore,
Or you'll be farther from the shore.
I am hurt and nearly drown.
You're not alone.
I cry for help. You turn around.
I'm not letting go.
Farther from the shore,
So you're not
Farther from the shore.
[Chorus:]
You might be drifting
And can't find the shore,
So Hopeless
And all alone.
The waves are crashing
All around you.
Just when you've lost the will to live
You see the sun.