Drowned
Pete Townshend
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released on The Who's 1973 album titled "Quadrophenia."
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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.
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Song ThemeThe song "Drowned" is thematic of water and ocean, which are used metaphorically to express a longing for spiritual enlightenment, redemption, and transcendence.
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Song PerformanceIt 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.
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Solo VersionTownshend 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.
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Live AcousticIn 1979, Pete Townshend started performing "Drowned" acoustically in his solo concerts and it became a staple in his and The Who's live concerts.
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Noteworthy Live PerformanceAt "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.
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Symbolic MeaningIn 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.
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Lyrical DepthThe 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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