25 Songs About Drowning
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“1-800-273-8255” by Logic
Song year: 2017
When despair sweeps over your mind, having access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the song’s title, is an invaluable source that lets you take another breath after feeling like you’re drowning.
This song is a powerful announcement that suicide is never the answer.
“Easy On Me” by Adele
Song year: 2021
After a six-year hiatus, Adele released this song as a triumphant return.
It is about drowning in silence which could have referenced her time away from the charts but is more specifically about a communication breakdown in a relationship.
Like some of Adele’s best, it’s a story that hits your heart when times are tough with those you care about the most.
“Let Me Love You” by Ariana Grande
Song year: 2016
Getting over a past love can take a team, and this song brings in the Ariana Grande and Lil Wayne duo to help out.
It’s a dark song that’s simultaneously sexy and saddening, focused mainly on trying to love someone that doesn’t return it. But it also transitions to a new partner that rescues them from the depths of despair. This song is undoubtedly among the best songs about overcoming obstacles we face in life.
“In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins
Song year: 1981
As one of Phil Collins’ popular creations, this classic has no shortage of powerful words.
The main storyline is of a relationship of betrayal, and rather than his drowning, he spells out that he wouldn’t save this person even if they were drowning right before him.
“Righteous” by Juice WRLD
Song year: 2020
Addiction is nothing to mess around with, and in this song, Juice WRLD confronts the reality of drowning in mind-altering substances to escape anxiety and other feelings.
It was released as the first posthumous single put out by Juice’s estate and offers a blunt message about the danger a drug overdose poses to us all.
“Drowning” by Backstreet Boys
Song year: 2001
The Backstreet Boys were always tugging at the heartstrings, and this song is no different. When love fills your life, you drown in it every part of it.
Love sweeps you away, pulls you under, and makes catching your breath a challenge.
“Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer
Song year: 1994
In a chart-topping song from the 90s, Weezer strongly warns about alcoholism tearing apart a family.
Not only does diving deep into alcohol damage the individual, but it also makes the entire family drown together.
“Lift Me Up” by Rihanna
Song year: 2022
Rihanna makes a big 2022 comeback with the lead single from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Most of the song focuses on being held tight and secure, avoiding drowning in a bottomless ocean. The anthem-like tone is overall lighthearted and inspiring.
“I Feel Like I’m Drowning” by Two Feet
Song year: 2018
Although it’s never specified if the subject of this song is a terrible drug or a negative relationship, one thing that is crystal clear is the awful impact on his life.
Friends see it, he knows it’s holding him down, and it feels like drowning.
It’s a sad, melancholy song. Great for a listen when you need to connect about something holding you back in your life.
“Drowning” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Song year: 2017
Although many songs about drowning focus on the challenging sides of life, this flips the script entirely.
Instead of drowning in water, A Boogie with a Hoodie is drowning in ice and bling, getting out of the projects and into a life filled with helicopters, jewelry, and paparazzi.
