Afloat

from Crashing Waves Inside My Head by Joelle Doriani

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album

about

A summery song about the thrilling danger of complete freedom.
Dedicated to Julie Fain, Olivia Brink, and Carrie Bonson.

lyrics

I sank down in my seat in the sand
and swelling water grabbed my hand
The crashing waves were a little too loud
to hear my parents calling out

But I'm kept afloat
by the air in my lungs

I reached up to the sun in the sky,
drifting farther from my life
The waves were strong and they tossed me around
The sand was up and the sky was down

But I'm kept afloat
by the air in my lungs

Then, somehow above the waves and foam,
I heard you try to call me home
Then, somewhere beyond the waves and foam,
I heard you try to call me home

I heard you try to call me home,
you never want me all alone, on my own
On my own, may I roam?
On my own, may I roam
for a little while?
For a little while

I sank down in my seat on the couch,
sinking in this empty house
(sinking in this empty house)
Solace is my only friend
and crashing waves inside my head
(crashing waves inside my head)

I go there when I want to leave
I bring the sun and the sea
Walls are prison bars to me
but I can dream that I am free
I am free, I am free
I am free, I am FREE!

credits

from Crashing Waves Inside My Head, track released May 7, 2014
Inspiration: Paul Simon and America ("Horse with No Name")
Track art: Drew Doriani

license

about

Joelle Doriani Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Joelle is a jazz-influenced Electro Pop artist whose songs swing in subject matter from nervous lovers who just don’t have the courage to break the ice to alien life forms destroying the moon. Her composition skills and and love for all that is unique, quirky, and original give birth to musical concepts that are both interesting and accessible. ... more

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Joelle Doriani

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Joelle Doriani recommends:

Patchwork Guilt EP
by Phoenix Mundy

Unique instrumentation and vocalization that is soothing yet totally captivating. I'd recommend this album to anyone, especially those who love lots of layers and complex yet relaxed sounds. Joelle Doriani
go to album
Elapsed Euphoria (2014)
by Amarante

A gorgeous mix of rich, yet low-key vocals, and an eclectic range of instruments and beats. The lyrics and ever-dynamic instrumentation will keep you hooked. Joelle Doriani
go to album

If you like Joelle Doriani, you may also like:

I Get Into Trouble (LP | 2023)
by Maple Glider

The Australian folk-pop singer tackles deconstruction, her Christian childhood, and sexuality on her infectious sophomore album. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 14, 2023
go to album
To Enjoy is the Only Thing (LP | 2021)
by Maple Glider

On this debut by Maple Glider, a moniker of singer Tori Zietsch, acoustic guitar and piano chords back vignette-like songs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 25, 2021
go to album
The Two Worlds
by Brigid Mae Power

The latest LP from Brigid Mae Power is gorgeous and ghostly, setting Power’s voice against soft brushes of guitar, piano, & shuffling drums. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 17, 2018
go to album
A Different Past
by State Broadcasters

Polished folk-inflected pop with gorgeous piano holding it all together. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 23, 2017
go to album