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I Can Swing My Sword!
Toby Turner Lyrics


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Do you like my sword, sword?
Sword, my diamond sword, sword

You can not afford, 'ford
Ford, my diamond sword, sword
Even if you could, could
I have a patent!

No one else can make a sword
Exactly in this manner, manner
Welcome to my manor, manor
I ca ca ca canna canna

Swing, swing, swing my sword, sword
Whenever I get bored, bored
I can swing my sword, sword
I can swing my sword, sword!

Once I hit the floor boards
But I had it restored
And it was expensive
But it was a write off!

Swinging is my business
And by that I mean swinging swords
Please do not ignore
Do you like my sword?

Ha!

That was rhetorical
You know I am the oracle
I know you like my sword
It's made of freakin' diamonds

If you don't you're lying
But that would be fine
Because it is awesome
And you're probably jealous!

I can swing my sword, sword
'Cause I am the lord, lord

Lord of diamond swooooorrrrrddddssssah!
HA HA HA HA HA!

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can Swing My Sword!" by Toby Turner is a humorous and satirical take on the concept of weapon ownership and wealth. The first stanza starts with Toby Turner bragging about his diamond sword and asking his listeners whether they like it or not. He sarcastically mentions that his sword is too expensive for anyone to afford, even if they could, considering he has a patent for making it. He insinuates that no one else can create a sword in this manner, hence establishing his superiority.


The next stanza takes place in his manor, where he introduces himself with stuttering, indicating his nervousness, and then confidently revealing his sword again. He explains that he swings the sword whenever he gets bored and can swing it proficiently, thanks to his skills. He gives a funny example of his clumsiness by mentioning how he once accidentally hit the floor boards but got them restored, poking fun at his own expense.


The final stanza is simply him concluding that he is "lord of diamond swords," he can swing his sword because he is the lord and he laughs uncontrollably at his own joke. Throughout the song, his tone is comical and jokingly mocking, making a big show of his wealth and status.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you like my sword, sword?
The artist is asking the audience if they like his sword made with diamonds.


Sword, my diamond sword, sword
Reiteration of the artist's sword being made with diamonds.


You can not afford, 'ford
The artist is stating that the audience is unable to afford such a sword.


Ford, my diamond sword, sword
Reiteration of the artist's sword being made with diamonds.


Even if you could, could
The artist acknowledges that even if the audience could afford the sword, they likely wouldn't be able to purchase one due to it being patented.


I have a patent!
The artist highlights that he has patented his unique creation and no one else can make swords exactly like his.


No one else can make a sword
Reiteration of the patent owned by the artist


Exactly in this manner, manner
The artist specifies the unique method in which his sword is made.


Welcome to my manor, manor
The artist invites his audience to his residence.


I ca ca ca canna canna
The artist stutteringly begins his chorus.


Swing, swing, swing my sword, sword
The artist leads into his chorus with a playful repetition describing his sword swinging actions.


Whenever I get bored, bored
The artist insinuates that his sword swinging routine is a habitual pastime habitually performed due to the boredom of his daily routine.


I can swing my sword, sword
The artist relishes his ability to easily swing his sword.


I can swing my sword, sword!
Reiteration of the artist's pride in being able to easily swing his sword.


Once I hit the floorboards
The artist confesses to having an incident in which he made contact with his floorboards, possibly breaking his sword in the process.


But I had it restored
The artist informs his audience that he had his sword fixed by professionals.


And it was expensive
The artist provides context regarding the cost of restoring his sword.


But it was a write off!
The artist highlights the financial benefit of being able to write off the cost of his sword's restoration.


Swinging is my business
The artist proclaims that sword swinging is his profession.


And by that I mean swinging swords
The artist clarifies what he meant by his previous statement.


Please do not ignore
The artist requests that his audience actively listen to his song and messaging.


Do you like my sword?
The artist again asks if the audience likes his sword.


Ha!
The artist exclaims, indicating potential confidence in his sword's appeal.


That was rhetorical
The artist confirms that his previous question was a rhetorical one.


You know I am the oracle
The artist boasts of his ability to predict a positive response to his sword.


I know you like my sword
The artist probabilistically affirms the audience's interest in his sword.


It's made of freakin' diamonds
The artist highlights the quality and uniqueness of his sword's construction.


If you don't you're lying
The artist insinuates that anyone who does not like or want his sword is lying.


But that would be fine
The artist reassures his audience that they are not obligated to like his sword.


Because it is awesome
The artist confirms his own admiration of his sword's quality.


And you're probably jealous!
The artist jovially suggests that his audience may covet his sword for themselves.


'Cause I am the lord, lord
The artist refers to himself as the lord of diamond swords.


Lord of diamond swooooorrrrrddddssssah!
The artist boasts his title with a jubilant and playful exclamation.


HA HA HA HA HA!
The artist ends his song with an energetic and mirthful laugh.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Tobuscus

GonzoSSM did some animation on my new song - check it out!
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@KinkyMeat

Ayo?? Tobuscus run me dem cheeks bro i needa borrow em for a school project 🙏🏼

@troxity5589

i love you

@ikee8558

can i ask why the spotify version of the song got changed? im so very confused...

@ricogoins

W

@Denkata

Imagine "I CAN SWING MY SWORD!" Netherite Edition

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@blen_dysstudio3487

I'm actually surprised how I still remember the lyrics clearly til this day. Haven't heard this song in a very long while.

@sonict1143

So do I and the song is better than I last saw it every time

@erinthedemonhog2090

Same. I sometimes hum it while cleaning, cooking or showering. It's still really catchy

@megancross6010

SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME I REMEMBER AFTER 4 OR 5 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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