Meaning of "Drowning" by Hundred Reasons

The lyrics of "Drowning" delve into the struggle of trying to navigate a relationship where one person is holding onto denial and resistance to change. The repetition of "Seems as though you meant it, when you almost drowned" highlights the moment of realization that comes when someone is at the brink of losing everything. The narrator is pleading for understanding and for the other person to see the damage they are causing by their actions and refusal to evolve. The imagery of a picture fading away and a canvas tarnished represents the deterioration of the relationship that needs to be acknowledged and addressed before it's too late. The closing lines of the song, "So I'll just stand here, but I won't wait for long, with perseverance, don't hold out too long," convey a sense of determination to move forward even if the other person is not ready to change.