Drifting – English Lyrics

• By: Tiësto
• Album: DRIVE

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotive side of electronic music with Tiësto's "Drifting." The song's clear, repetitive chorus offers a great opportunity for English learners to grasp phrases of reassurance and vulnerability. Its unique fusion of energetic breakbeats and heartfelt lyrics makes it a special track for both dancing and reflection, allowing you to connect with the music on a deeper level.

[English]

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

Hope you listen, say your name as my breath

In the deep end, head above to breathe air

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

Hope you listen, say your name as my breath

In the deep end, head above to breathe air

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

...

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

Hope you listen, say your name as my breath

In the deep end, head above to breathe air

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

(Say that you will be there)

(Say that you will be there)

(Say that you will be there)

(Say that you will be there)

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

Hope you listen, say your name as my breath

In the deep end, head above to breathe air

If I'm drifting, say that you will be there (say that you won't be there)

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

...

Key Grammar Structures

• If I'm drifting, say that you will be there

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'If + present simple, future simple' is used to talk about likely future outcomes. Here, 'If I'm drifting' (present simple) is the condition, and 'say that you will be there' (future simple) is the result.

• Hope you listen, say your name as my breath

  ➔ Present Simple in Imperative Form

  ➔ The verb 'listen' is in the imperative form, which is used to give commands or make requests. It is in the present simple tense, indicating a general or habitual action.

• In the deep end, head above to breathe air

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'head above to breathe air' is an adverbial phrase that describes the action of 'breathe air'. It provides more information about the circumstances of the action.

• Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah-eah

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ The phrase 'Oh, yeah' is an interjection used to express emotion or emphasis. It does not have a grammatical function but adds expressive nuance to the lyrics.

• If I'm drifting, say that you won't be there

  ➔ Contrastive Conditional

  ➔ The phrase 'say that you won't be there' contrasts with the previous 'say that you will be there', showing a change in the expected outcome. This highlights the emotional shift in the lyrics.