Lecrae - Drown Lyrics

Album: Restoration
Released: 21 Aug 2020

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Lyrics

Tell me that you'll never let me down

Down

'Cause you're my final breath before I drown

Drown

I'm drowning

Lost in this world with these waves all around me

Deep in the darkness

Where it's heartless

I don't know if I can make it

I'll be honest

And

I'm fading

Trapped and I feel like

It ain't no escaping

Down to the bottom

All these problems got me drinking

Might drown in this bottle

All this drama got me thinking

If I had one call would you answer it?

Or would you take back all of your promises?

'Cause I don't know who to turn to

Or who to trust

I don't know who to turn to

Or who to trust

Tell me that you'll never let me down

Down

'Cause you're my final breath before I drown

Drown

You're my last resort

When it's too late

You're the only one

Who takes my pain

Away

So tell me that you'll never let me down

Me down

Come save me

Cause I've been in way over my head lately

Shame got me sinking

Gone off the deep end

Heart ache took my breath away

Now I'm barely breathing aye

I'm hoping

'Cause this the only thing that keeps me sober

I feel like I'm losing it

Like "What am I doing here?"

I need you to bail me out

I need you to pull me in

If I had one call would you answer it?

Or would you take back all of your promises?

'Cause I don't know who to turn to

Or who to trust

I don't know who to turn to

Or who to trust

So tell me that you'll never let me down

Down

'Cause you're my final breath before I drown

Drown

You're my last resort

When it's too late

You're the only one

Who takes my pain

Away

So tell me that you'll never let me down

Me down

Video

Lecrae, John Legend - Drown (Official Video)

Meaning & Inspiration

Released on August 2, 2020, as part of his album "Restoration," Lecrae's "Drown" is a profound exploration of spiritual dependency and the desperate plea for divine intervention. The song immediately plunges listeners into a state of overwhelming struggle, portraying a feeling of being lost in darkness and struggling against powerful, unseen forces that threaten to consume. Lecrae articulates a deep sense of isolation and confusion, admitting, "I don't know who to turn to / Or who to trust," a sentiment that resonates with anyone who has faced life's trials feeling utterly alone. This palpable vulnerability serves as the foundation for the song's central theme: the recognition that human efforts and earthly solutions are ultimately insufficient to navigate the depths of despair. The repeated phrase, "you're my final breath before I drown," powerfully encapsulates the agonizing realization that without an external force, one is on the precipice of spiritual and emotional collapse. This echoes the sentiment found in scripture where humanity's inherent limitations are made clear, such as in Jeremiah 17:5: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord." Lecrae's plea for someone to "answer" his call and not take back their "promises" directly mirrors the faithful nature of God, who is eternally dependable. The lyrics speak to the core of faith, which is not about having all the answers or being free from struggles, but about entrusting oneself to a higher power who has made unbreakable covenants. This can be powerfully seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, which states, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The song’s message is not one of simply enduring hardship, but of actively seeking salvation from it, as Lecrae cries out, "Come save me." This isn't a passive waiting but an active reaching out, a recognition of being "in way over my head lately." The shame and heartache that lead to "barely breathing" are overcome by a flicker of hope, a crucial element in spiritual resilience. This hope is not self-generated but born from the belief in a rescuer, a God who is the ultimate "last resort" and the one who "takes my pain away." This profound dependence on God for deliverance and peace aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who promised in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The song, therefore, transcends mere musical expression; it serves as a testament to the transformative power of surrendering to God, finding refuge in His promises, and trusting in His unfailing ability to pull us out of the deepest waters of our struggles, echoing the divine assurance found in Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."