Drowned

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About Drowned

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


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2014
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There are men high up there fishing
Haven't seen quite enough of the world
Ooh, I ain't seen a sign of my heroes
And I'm still diving down for pearls

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, and set me free

I'm flowing under bridges
Then flying through the sky
I'm traveling down cold metal
Just a tear in a baby's eye

Oh, let me flow into the ocean
Oh, let me get back to the sea
Let me be stormy and let me be calm
Let the tide in, and set me free

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

Oh, I'm remembering distant memories
Recalling other names
Rippling over canyons
And 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 and set me free
Set me free
Set me free
I wanna drown
In cold water

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. 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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