Drowned

Pete Townshend

About Drowned

"Drowned" is a song written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist for the Who, for their sixth album, Quadrophenia.


Year:
2001
9:50
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There are men high up there fishing.
Haven't seen quite enough of the world.
I ain't seen a sign of my hero
And I'm still diving down for pearls.
Oh, let me flow into the ocean,
Let me get back to the sea,
Let me be stormy and let me be calm,
Let the tide in
I want it to rush over me .

I'm flowing under bridges
Then flying through the sky,
I'm traveling down cold metal
Just a tear in a baby's eye.
Let me flow into the ocean, 
Let me get back to the sea,
Let me be stormy and let me be calm,
Let the tide in
I want it to rush over me 
I want to drown,etc.

I am not the actor.
This can't be the scene.
But I am in the water
As far as I can see.

I'm remembering distant memories,
Recalling other names,
Rippling over canyons,
I'm boiling in the train,
Let me flow into the ocean, 
Let me get back to the sea,
Let me be stormy and let me be calm,
Let the tide in
I want it to rush over me .

I want to drown in your sweet sweet love,etc.

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Pete Townshend

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than 40 years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 1960s and 1970s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." more »

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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Drowned" is a song written by Pete Townshend, the legendary English musician and primary songwriter for the rock band The Who.
Album Release
The song was first released on The Who's 1973 album titled "Quadrophenia."
Concept Album
"Quadrophenia" is a double album and a conceptual work that hinges on the story of a young mod named Jimmy. "Drowned" is one among the tracks that help to portray Jimmy's struggle with his identity and his place in the world.
Song Theme
The song "Drowned" is thematic of water and ocean, which are used metaphorically to express a longing for spiritual enlightenment, redemption, and transcendence.
Song Performance
It was primarily sung by Roger Daltrey, the principal lead vocalist of The Who. Pete Townshend also sang lead on several live performances of the song.
Solo Version
Townshend included a solo version of "Drowned" on his 1972 album "Who Came First," which has a more acoustic, bluegrass feel compared to The Who's rock rendition.
Live Acoustic
In 1979, Pete Townshend started performing "Drowned" acoustically in his solo concerts and it became a staple in his and The Who's live concerts.
Noteworthy Live Performance
At "The Secret Policeman's Ball" in 1979, Pete Townshend gave a memorable solo performance of the song that has since been released on several albums.
Symbolic Meaning
In the context of the "Quadrophenia" narrative, "Drowned" signifies Jimmy's suicidal thoughts, hinting at his desire to drown in the sea as a means of escape from his confusing world.
Lyrical Depth
The lyrics of "Drowned" demonstrate Townshend's knack for creating emotionally complex songs that deal with personal and wider societal issues of the time.

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