Swingtime
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Too many souls are lost,
So many dreams lie broken.
Will you try to help them
Chase the night away,

Turn on the booming silver day.
We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds
Passing by or wonder why.

We do it in swingtime,
Make the moment suit the time,
We make the rescue fit the crime.
And feel each passing year

Absorb the well of tears.
They shoot horses, don't they?
So we dance and sway
Into the pulsing, silver grey.

We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds
Passing by or wonder why.
We do it in swingtime,

Make the moment suit the time,
We make the rescue fit the crime.
So many people fail,
So many hearts are broken.

We come to live with pain,
We leave our arms wide open.
We do it in swing time.
Too many fights are thrown,

We count the cost of it growing.
Will you try to stop them,
Roll away the night,
Break out the champagne, hit the lights.

We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds
Passing by or wonder why.
We do it in swingtime,

Make the moment suit the time,
We make the rescue fit the crime.

We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds
Passing by or wonder why.
We do it in swingtime,

Make the moment suit the time,
We make the rescue fit the crime.
We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds

Passing by or wonder why.
We do it in swingtime,
Make the moment suit the time,
We make the rescue fit the crime.

We do it in swingtime,
We do it in swingtime,
We don't count the skinny seconds
Passing by or wonder why.





We do it in swingtime.

Overall Meaning

"Swingtime" is a song recorded by the English singer-songwriter Black (born Colin Vearncombe) which first appeared on the soundtrack for the 1991 film "Stepping Out" and was later released on his 1993 album "Are We Having Fun Yet?". The song is an uplifting track with a positive message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to live each moment to the fullest and overcome adversity through the power of swing music and dance.


The lyrics of the song begin by acknowledging the pain and suffering that many people experience in their lives, with references to lost souls, broken dreams, and horses being shot. However, the singer urges his listeners not to despair, but instead to "chase the night away" and "turn on the booming silver day" by embracing the rhythmic and joyful energy of swing music. The chorus repeats the phrase "We do it in swingtime", emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and finding joy and meaning in the present, rather than counting the seconds and wondering about the past or future. The song also suggests that through dance and music, we can make a positive impact on the world by "making the rescue fit the crime" and helping others who may be struggling.


Overall, "Swingtime" is a song about resilience, hope, and the power of music to lift us up and help us through difficult times. Its upbeat tempo and optimistic message make it a popular choice for dance events and swing music enthusiasts.


Line by Line Meaning

Too many souls are lost,
There are far too many people who have lost their way in life.


So many dreams lie broken.
There are countless individuals who have given up on their dreams and aspirations.


Will you try to help them
Do you have the courage to assist those who have lost their way?


Chase the night away,
Engage in activities that take your mind off the darkness of the world.


Turn on the booming silver day.
Embrace the brightness and potential of a new day.


We do it in swingtime,
We approach life with a rhythm and fluidity that allows us to adapt to changing circumstances.


We don't count the skinny seconds
We don't get bogged down by the insignificant moments in time.


Passing by or wonder why.
We accept what is and move on, without dwelling on the past.


Make the moment suit the time,
Seize opportunities as they arise to make the most of life.


We make the rescue fit the crime.
We adapt our actions to the situation at hand, to better help those in need.


And feel each passing year
We take each year that passes as a learning experience to grow and evolve.


Absorb the well of tears.
We acknowledge and mourn the hardships and sorrows of life.


They shoot horses, don't they?
Life is harsh and cut-throat, and sometimes we must face difficult, painful situations.


So we dance and sway
Despite the hardships, we continue to find joy and happiness in life by appreciating the moments of beauty.


Into the pulsing, silver grey.
We immerse ourselves fully in the vibrancy of life, making the most of every experience.


So many people fail,
There are many people who struggle, and sometimes fall short of their goals.


So many hearts are broken.
There are countless individuals who have suffered emotional pain or loss.


We come to live with pain,
We recognize that the only way to truly live is to also confront and accept the hardships of life.


We leave our arms wide open.
We approach life with an open mind and open heart, ready to embrace all it has to offer.


Too many fights are thrown,
There are far too many destructive conflicts in the world.


We count the cost of it growing.
We are aware of the toll that these fights take, and recognize that they can have long-lasting consequences.


Will you try to stop them,
We all have a responsibility to try and prevent conflict and bring about peace whenever possible.


Roll away the night,
We must work together to dispel the darkness of conflict and hate, and bring about a brighter future.


Break out the champagne, hit the lights.
We celebrate life, its joys and all its goodness.


We do it in swingtime,
We enjoy life with a carefree attitude, allowing ourselves to sway in tune with the rhythm of life.


We don't count the skinny seconds
We don't let the fleeting, insignificant moments define our experience of life.


Passing by or wonder why.
We don't waste our energy dwelling on the past or pondering the meaning of every moment.


We do it in swingtime,
We continue to embrace the fluidity and adaptability of life.


Make the moment suit the time,
We take the present moment as it is, adapting our actions to make the most of it.


We make the rescue fit the crime.
We know that our actions can have an impact, and so we strive to make them appropriate for the situation at hand.


We do it in swingtime,
We continue to approach life in a carefree, fluid manner.


We do it in swingtime,
Again, we embrace the beauty and rhythm of life.


We don't count the skinny seconds
We don't get bogged down in the insignificant moments.


Passing by or wonder why.
We don't obsess over the meaning of every moment; we simply allow life to unfold.


We do it in swingtime,
Once more, we heed the rhythm of life and find joy in its fluidity.


Make the moment suit the time,
Again, we adapt our actions to make the most of the present moment.


We make the rescue fit the crime.
Once more, we strive to make our actions appropriate for the situation at hand.


We do it in swingtime,
We continue to live life with a carefree and fluid attitude.


We do it in swingtime,
We embrace the rhythm and beauty of life in all its complexity.


We don't count the skinny seconds
We don't get bogged down by the insignificant moments that life throws our way.


Passing by or wonder why.
Rather, we simply experience life as it comes, without getting caught up in every moment's meaning.


We do it in swingtime,
We embrace life with a carefree and rhythmic attitude.


Make the moment suit the time,
We adapt our actions to the present moment and make the most of what we have.


We make the rescue fit the crime.
We strive to make our actions appropriate for each unique situation, in order to help those around us.


We do it in swingtime,
Always embracing the rhythm and beauty of life, we navigate its complexities and find joy along the way.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: COLIN VEARNCOMBE

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Michael Del Duco

2019 Still listening ...Rest in Peace Colin....your music lives on

Nelli Vorobyova

Жаль, не знаю английского, т. К. Учила немецкий, но думаю, там самые замечательные, пронзительные комментарии, ЛЮДИ, Спасибо за Блейка....

Bakoland2

Are We Having Fun Yet? is such a great album!

Iren

Прошу прощения, спасибо что смотрите в 2020... Очень нравится.

Douglas Hedberg

Love this song

David Wilder

His music is forever ✌🏽

neilmacpherson58

A masterpiece

Dimitris Papadimitriou

Καλό σου ταξίδι Colin Vearncombe και θα τραγουδαμε τα τραγουδια σου για παντα .....R.I.P Colin Vearncombe WE WILL ALWAYS SING YOUR SONGS

Mikołaj Bieliński

Black ~ Swingtime 1993 An Amazing Walk and Transition in the 90s

Douglas Hedberg

Love this song

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