Drowning
Hootie & the Blowfish
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Trouble with the world is we're too busy To think about it, all right Why is there a rebel flag hanging From the state house walls Tired of hearin' this s*** About heritage not hate Time to make the world a better place Why must we hate one another Well, no matter what we gotta live together Just that you don't look like me Tell me what do you see When we pa** on the street What do you wanna see P.E.'s coming is all I gotta say Wanna turn and run away They're just telling you how they see it Right or wrong they don't care You wish that they would quit Drowning in a sea of tears Hatred trying to hide your fears Living only for yourself Hating everybody else 'Cause they don't look like you Nancy singing it's a hard life Wherever you go About some fat racist living in Chicago Trying to teach his kids to hate everyone Well, tell me why is that something You wanna teach your son Why must we hate one another When the people in the church They tell me you're my brother You don't walk like me, I said that You don't talk like me, saying Go back to Africa I just don't understand Drowning in a sea of tears Hatred trying to hide your fears Living only for yourself Hating everybody else 'Cause they don't look like you Don't look like you Drowing I'm trying to be someone That he could look up to, but When I walk down the street Tell me what do you see I'm a man, I'm a man, I'm a man No I'm not like you Why do you hate me so I don't know I don't know, I don't know Hating everybody else 'Cause they don't look like you Oh drowning Hating everybody else 'Cause they don't look like you Drowning
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Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Drowning" was a part of the Hootie & the Blowfish's debut studio album, "Cracked Rear View," which was released in 1994.
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Social ImpactThe song, "Drowning," was a statement about racism in America, expressing the band's take on the continued societal issues of prejudice and discrimination.
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Song CompositionThe song's lyrics were written by all four members of the band, including Mark Bryan, Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Drowning" wasn't as commercially successful as other songs from the "Cracked Rear View" album, the entire album was a hit, reaching the No.1 spot on the US Billboard 200 and becoming the 19th best-selling album of all time in the United States.
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RecognitionDespite its lack of chart-topping performance, "Drowning" received applause for its frank and direct discussion of racial issues, which wasn't common in mainstream rock music at the time.
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Band MembersThe lead vocals of "Drowning" were performed by Darius Rucker, who has carved out a successful solo career in country music since the hiatus and eventual disbandment of Hootie & the Blowfish.
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Musical Style"Drowning" blends elements of rock, pop, and roots music, which was a signature style of Hootie & the Blowfish. It showcases the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with serious lyrical themes.
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Notable PerformancesThe band typically included "Drowning" in their concert setlists, treating it as a powerful song with a strong message for fans.
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Contemporary RelevanceEven today, "Drowning" remains incredibly relevant given the ongoing dialogue around racial inequality both within the United States and globally.
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Album Success"Cracked Rear View," the album featuring "Drowning," was certified 21× Platinum by the RIAA, making it one of the best-selling albums in history.
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