Swept Away
Boundary Run Lyrics

"Swept Away" by Boundary Run is a melancholic song that speaks to the feelings of being lost and overwhelmed by one's circumstances. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, regret, and existential despair, as the singer reflects on their past and present struggles. The opening lines, "Starlight falling, against the sky / Visions strong, always change my mind," evoke a dreamlike state and a sense of uncertainty. The singer is grappling with conflicting emotions and desires, unsure of where they stand or what they want.

The second verse describes the pull of nostalgia and the sense of comfort that comes from looking back on the past. "Distance shores pull me back long ago / Comfort laying in the undertow / I get lost and can't remember / Where'd it go" suggests that the singer is drawn back to a time when things seemed simpler, but they are unable to fully grasp or understand what that time meant to them. The song's chorus, "Silhouettes quick regrets slowly pay / Paralyzed repeating turn to grey / For the moment all I know / Swept away," speaks to the overwhelming sense of loss and despair that the singer is feeling. They are stuck in the past, unable to move forward, and the weight of their regrets and mistakes is dragging them down.

The final verse provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer seeks to reconcile their past and present selves. "Standing still / Pointed toward the sun / Memory let me see what I've become / Old reminders foraging on / Is enough" suggests that while the singer may never fully understand or escape their past, they are beginning to embrace who they are in the present. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer accepting their flaws and imperfections and moving forward with a newfound sense of purpose.