Swim and Sleep
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide 'til the end of time
In that sweet cool darkness
Asleep and constantly floating away
I wish that I could break and bend like the world does
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd chase all my dreams away
And I'd let you crush me
My dreams would be constantly wilting away
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide 'til the end of time
In that sweet cool darkness
Asleep and constantly floating away
The lyrics of the song "Swim and Sleep" by Unknown Mortal Orchestra express a desire for escape and retreat that is both dreamy and melancholic. The singer wishes to be like a shark, able to swim and sleep in the depths of the ocean, hidden away from the troubles of the world. The idea of being "constantly floating away" suggests a need to disconnect from reality, to retreat into oneself and let go of the things that weigh us down.
The second verse adds a layer of complexity to this desire for escape, as the singer wishes to be able to "break and bend like the world does." This suggests a recognition of the fragility and impermanence of things, and a willingness to let go of one's own dreams in the face of the world's harshness. The paradoxical desire to be both hidden away and crushed by another emphasizes the feeling of powerlessness and vulnerability that lies beneath the surface of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Swim and Sleep" convey a sense of longing for a world that is simpler and more peaceful, but also a recognition of the difficulties of finding such a space in a world that is so often chaotic and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
I desire to effortlessly navigate through my subconscious mind and rest peacefully like a shark does in the ocean
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide 'til the end of time
I long to escape from reality and withdraw from the world indefinitely
In that sweet cool darkness
In a space where the temperature is pleasantly low and the environment is pitch black
Asleep and constantly floating away
In a state of deep slumber and perpetually distancing myself from reality
I wish that I could break and bend like the world does
I aspire to adapt to the unpredictable changes in life and not resist them but rather flow with them
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd chase all my dreams away
I would allow myself to be vulnerable and let go of my commitments and responsibilities to pursue my deepest desires
And I'd let you crush me
I would willingly subject myself to vulnerability and allow someone to hurt me emotionally
My dreams would be constantly wilting away
As a result of my vulnerability, my desires and aspirations would slowly diminish and lose their vibrancy
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@savannahhoopes75
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide till the end of time
In that sweet cool darkness
Asleep and constantly floating away
[Verse 2]
I wish that I could break and mend like the world does
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd chase all my dreams away
And I'd let you crush me
My dreams would be constantly melting away
[Verse 1]
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide til the end of time
In that sweet cool darkness
Asleep and constantly floating away
@NancyDrewAndStuff84
Lyrics:
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does,
I'd fall to the bottom, and I'd hide till the end of time.
In the sweet cool darkness
Asleep, and constantly floating away...
I wish that I could break and mend like the world does,
I'd fall to the bottom, and I'd chase all my dreams away,
And I'd let you crush me,
My dreams are constantly wilting away.
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does,
I'd fall to the bottom, and I'd hide till the end of time,
in the sweet cool darkness,
asleep, and constantly floating away.
@overthehedgeisamovie
(horse laughter)
@AlejandroElOyentePropio
+overthehedgeisamovie Oh. ._.
@Omele.t.t.e
overthehedgeisamovie woops! I guess its a GIF now ;)
(im from the future btw)
@solomonstefan1307
At first I felt bad for the guy, but than (horse laughter) mixed my emotions... Interesting video...
@TheIndogamer
Heheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheeheh
@Daniel-pc1mh
Laughs in Spanish
@predzoru
fun fact: this was directed by the same people who directed "Dont Hug Me I'm Scared" Becky and Joseph have worked on a lot of projects and its worth a look at.
@declanlister2762
They've released some more series
@Patpatrick647
In the calendar scene, the date is June 19th on the calendar. The balloons are red, yellow, and green, referencing Red Guy, Yellow Guy, and Duck.
@arttheclown9114
I can telo