The speaker reflects on their day, feeling like they have done enough as they observe the rise and fall of jetsam while trawlers collect everything at the bottom where the lovers they have lost are. They contemplate going into town in the devil's name alone, eventually finding peace when the sea is calm, urging to throw away fears, nets, and the past.

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Meaning of "Drifters & Trawlers" by The Good, The Bad & The Queen


"Drifters & Trawlers" by The Good, The Bad & The Queen seems to capture a sense of exhaustion and resignation in the face of life's constant ups and downs. The repeated phrase "I've done enough today" suggests a weariness with the daily struggles and losses that the speaker has experienced. The imagery of jetsam rising and falling while trawlers collect everything at the bottom evokes a sense of cycles and inevitability, reflecting on how we often end up losing what we hold dear. The mention of going into town in the devil's name alone indicates a sense of isolation and perhaps a willingness to face challenges head-on. The final lines about finding peace when the sea is calm and letting go of fears, nets, and the past suggest a desire to find clarity and release in the midst of turmoil.