The song "Divers In A Hurricane" by Eleventyseven explores the theme of drifting apart from someone who was once close to you. The lyrics depict the pain and confusion experienced by the narrator as they question why their relationship has changed and why the other person has left. The lyrics suggest that the person they are addressing used to believe in their friendship, but now it feels like it was all just a show. The narrator wonders why it took losing all their other friendships for this person to find peace of mind. The metaphor of divers in a hurricane is used to describe how they were once united and navigating through life together, but now they are drifting apart in turbulent and chaotic circumstances. The song also touches upon the idea of the ordinary life versus something extraordinary. The narrator questions why this person has given in to an ordinary life, settling for less instead of striving for something greater. It conveys a sense of disappointment and longing for the friendship they once had. The lyrics further express the frustration of trying to reach out to this person who seems to be in a different state of mind, caught up in their own groove or mindset. The chorus repeats the idea of drifting apart like divers in a hurricane, emphasizing the emotional distance and longing for the connection that they once had. Overall, "Divers In A Hurricane" is a song that reflects on the dissolution of a close relationship and the confusion and hurt that can come with it. It raises questions about why people change, lose faith in friendships, and settle for an ordinary life instead of pursuing something extraordinary.
