Pony
Swirlies Lyrics
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The space at the ocean shore
The white crash of the waves
Accepting our weakness
There's nothing that says be strong
Of strength i'm ashamed
It's all i know
It pulls my way
It seems
Accepting our weakness
There's nothing that says be strong
Of strength i'm afraid
The lyrics of the Swirlies song "Pony" seem to focus on the idea of vulnerability and accepting our own weaknesses. The singer describes the feeling of being surrounded by something, possibly a sense of insecurity or fear, while also mentioning the calming presence of the ocean waves. The repetition of the line "accepting our weakness, there's nothing that says be strong" reflects a desire to embrace vulnerability rather than constantly insisting on being tough or invulnerable.
The singer also talks about feeling ashamed of strength, implying that there may be societal pressure to constantly present as strong and put-together, even when that's not entirely genuine or authentic. The fear of strength, mentioned near the end of the lyrics, suggests that perhaps the singer is averse to the pressure of having to constantly perform strength, even if it's not necessarily what they're feeling in the moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pony" seem to be a reflection on the complexity of human emotions and the importance of being able to accept and embrace our own vulnerabilities, rather than feeling constantly pressured to perform a sense of invincibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Something surrounds me
I feel a presence around me that I can't quite explain or understand
The space at the ocean shore
I am in a vast and open space, similar to being at the edge of the ocean
The white crash of the waves
I can hear the powerful sound of the waves crashing against the shore
Accepting our weakness
Coming to terms with the fact that we all have flaws and vulnerabilities that make us human
There's nothing that says be strong
There is no obligation or expectation for us to constantly exhibit strength and toughness
Of strength I'm ashamed
I feel guilty for not being stronger or more resilient in the face of challenges and hardships
It's all I know
Despite my feelings of shame and insecurity, I only know how to be myself and navigate life in my own unique way
It pulls my way
My true nature and identity are constantly pulling me in a certain direction, even if it goes against societal norms or expectations
It seems
Although I am unsure and uncertain about my path, it feels right and true to who I am
Of strength I'm afraid
I am scared of being vulnerable and showing weakness, but I know it is a natural part of the human experience
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sonat Uzun
This is amazing! So innovative! I love that the cutest inventions, the chord progression in the middle and the weird guitar noise in the end, are used so little. Synthisized? wave sound is really cool, I wonder how they did it
Rahul Baidh
What a gem!!! Smooth Outro... .. .
burnlastsunday
Best band to ever call Boston home.
burnlastsunday
96 not 98 for this album.