You Swan Go On
Mount Eerie Lyrics
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After I met you
The way you reached inside my chest and pulled out things and sent them off in breaths blew
And as good as it got with all the layers peeling off, and though I writhed
I could not upset you
With your hand down my throat you held on to my heart and pumped blood through
And then "it's time to go" you said, "it's time to go out
You little gray goose
Get out from under my wing" you said "go on you swan you turn loose"
I was so "it's over"
I was so "we died
I was so "your hand on my heart pumping blood went limp" and oh, I fly
Oh swan inside.
The lyrics to Mount Eerie's song "You Swan Go On" convey a poignant story of love and loss. At the beginning of the song, the singer describes how meeting the person they fell in love with was the best thing that ever happened to them. They talk about how this person had the ability to capture their emotions and pull them out of their chest, before sending them out with each breath. Despite the intense emotions that the singer experiences, they cannot upset their lover, who seems to have complete control over their heart and body.
However, towards the end of the song, the singer reveals that their lover has grown tired of them and wants them to move on. They describe feeling completely lost and heartbroken, highlighting that their lover's influence over them was so strong that they don't know how to function without them. The metaphor of the swan being released from under the wing of a protective goose highlights the sense of vulnerability and uncertainty that the singer faces in this situation.
Overall, the lyrics to "You Swan Go On" are a powerful exploration of the highs and lows of love, and how the loss of a significant relationship can leave a person feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
As good as I could possibly imagine my life getting, it did
My life was as perfect as it could be after meeting you
After I met you
My life changed for the better after meeting you
The way you reached inside my chest and pulled out things and sent them off in breaths blew
You deeply affected me and made me feel alive
And as good as it got with all the layers peeling off, and though I writhed
Even when things got tough and I was struggling,
I could not upset you
I couldn't bring myself to upset you
With your hand down my throat you held on to my heart and pumped blood through
You had a strong hold on my heart and kept me alive
And then "it's time to go" you said, "it's time to go out
You decided it was time to leave
You little gray goose
You called me a name
Get out from under my wing" you said "go on you swan you turn loose"
You told me to leave and be free like a swan
I was so "it's over"
I felt like it was truly over
I was so "we died
I felt like our relationship had died
I was so "your hand on my heart pumping blood went limp" and oh, I fly
I felt like you let go of my heart and I was finally free to fly like a swan
Oh swan inside.
This refers to the singer's own inner swan, symbolizing their newfound freedom
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