Swing On Down
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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(Swing on down, swing on down to me)
In the morning when the suns still shy
And the last star lingers and the pale blue sky
That's when I know you're around
I said that's when I know you're around
And in the evening when the light come to the tree's
And the birds sing a song as if they're singing to me
That's when I know you're around
I said that's when I know you're around
I'm dreaming if you could
Swing on down, swing on down to me
I want to know if you would
Swing on down, swing on down to me
Every time I see something like that
I want you to (swing on down to me)
Baby won't you just (swing on down)
Swing on down to me
Every time the rain comes out but the sun still wants to shout
That's when I know you're around
I said that's when I know you're around
And you know all the colours they just speak to me
Tell me stories of how it used to be
When you were still around, I wish you were still around
Because I want you to
Swing on down, swing on down to me
From the clouds won't you just
(Swing on down), swing on down to me
Baby won't you just
(Swing on down), swing on down to me
I want to see you today
I want you to swing on down to me
It's going to feel so good
All the colours they tell me things
And the birds in the trees
And the stars in the sky
The lyrics to "Swing On Down" by Donavon Frankenreiter express a longing for a loved one to come back and spend time with the singer. The song is set against the backdrop of the natural world, with mentions of the sun, stars, trees, and birds. Each time the singer notices a natural occurrence, they feel the presence of the absent loved one, deepening their desire for them to return. The song's refrain, "Swing on down to me," serves as a plea to this loved one, asking them to make their way back into the singer's life. The singer dreams of this person coming down from the clouds, as they imagine the joy that their presence would bring.
The lyrics also contain a bittersweet element, as the singer acknowledges that their loved one is no longer around, despite their continuous presence in the natural world. The colors of the world and the songs of the birds remind them of the moments they shared when their loved one was still present. The singer wishes that they could return to that time, back when their loved one was still with them. Despite the longing, there is a sense of acceptance that their loved one may never return.
Overall, the lyrics to "Swing On Down" express a yearning for love and companionship, set against the beauty of nature. The words paint a picture of a world in which everything is interconnected, and even the smallest things can evoke powerful emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing on down, swing on down to me
The singer wants their love interest to be with them.
In the morning when the suns still shy
The time of day when the sun is just beginning to rise.
And the last star lingers and the pale blue sky
The sky at dawn, with a few remaining stars and a light blue color.
That's when I know you're around
The artist feels their love interest's presence during these moments.
And in the evening when the light come to the tree's
The time of day when the sun is setting and the trees are lit up.
And the birds sing a song as if they're singing to me
The singer feels as though the birds are singing to them personally.
I'm dreaming if you could
The singer is imagining their love interest being with them.
Every time I see something like that
Certain sights trigger the artist's desire for their love interest.
Baby won't you just (swing on down)
The artist is asking their love interest to come to them in a playful way.
Every time the rain comes out but the sun still wants to shout
When it rains but the sun shines, the artist feels their love interest's presence.
And you know all the colours they just speak to me
The singer feels a connection to colors and sees them as communication.
Tell me stories of how it used to be
The colors trigger memories of the past for the artist.
When you were still around, I wish you were still around
The singer misses their love interest and wishes they were still together.
From the clouds won't you just (swing on down)
The singer imagines their love interest coming to them from the sky.
I want to see you today
The singer desires to be with their love interest as soon as possible.
It's going to feel so good
The artist anticipates the happiness they will feel when their love interest is with them.
All the colours they tell me things
The artist believes that colors have meaning.
And the birds in the trees
The singer finds meaning in the sounds of nature.
And the stars in the sky
The stars are also a source of communication for the singer.
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