25 Songs About Drowning
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“Vice City” by XXXTentacion
Song year: 2014
We’ve all been there. That helpless feeling washes over, and you feel like there’s no hope for the future, drowning in hopelessness.
And while this song starts with the low point, it slowly and subtly rises, helping you find your footing and continue to move forward.
“Numb” by XXXTentacion
Song year: 2018
Although the title might show indifference without emotion, the lyrics point to a more responsive drowning in tears and sadness.
For XXXTentacion, the numbness, tears, and pain all meld together. In his classic style, he still makes something magical to listen to on repeat.
“The Party & The After Party” by The Weeknd
Song year: 2011
This two-part song is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. What starts as an exciting romantic adventure rapidly turns south.
Eventually, the story goes from drowning in love to drowning in harm. While most songs on this list focus on one side or the other, this example from The Weeknd has them both. No wonder the song is on our list of the best songs of all time.
“Love It If We Made It” by The 1975
Song year: 2018
Although this song by The 1975 has no shortage of reasons to be down, such as a beach of drowning toddlers and the many ways modern society has failed, it’s relentlessly positive.
It’s an anthem of making it in the face of adversity, drowning in problems yet finding a way to breathe.
“GOLD” by BROCKHAMPTON
Song year: 2017
Precious metals attract people from all over the globe. In “GOLD,” the drowning happens from swimming in chains, diamonds, and other extravagant items.
With so many drowning songs focused on pain and difficulty, it’s nice to see the positive use. It also helps that the song is as fly as the words.
Top Songs About Drowning, Final Thoughts
While there’s a lot of sadness and pain throughout this list of songs about drowning, there are also quite a few highlights that remind us of what it’s like to be saturated in the good things in life.
At the end of the day, even the challenging times help us appreciate the times when we can breathe easier.
