Swingin'
Brown/Roach Inc Lyrics
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Swingin' down the lane
Everybody's feelin' grand
Swingin' down the lane
That's the time I miss the bliss
That we might have known
Nights like this
When the moon is on the rise
Baby I'm so blue
Watchin' lovers makin' eyes
Like we used to do
When the moon is on the way
Still I'm waitin' all in vain
Should be swingin' down the lane
With you
The lyrics to Brown/Roach Inc's "Swingin' in 2-3" describe a scene of people happily strolling down the lane together while the singer reminisces on a past relationship. The singer longs for the happiness he once shared with his partner, feeling a pang of loneliness as he watches other couples make loving gestures. He wishes he could swing down the lane with his love, but instead he finds himself alone, under the moon and feeling blue.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the singer looks back on a happier time with his partner. The imagery of people strolling hand-in-hand down the lane creates a contrast with the singer's current state of being alone. The use of repetition in the chorus of "Swingin' down the lane" and "When the moon is on the rise" reinforces the nostalgia of the song, creating a sense of wistfulness and yearning.
Overall, the lyrics to "Swingin' in 2-3" are a poetic expression of the pain of lost love and the longing for a return to a happier time. The imagery and repetition of the chorus create an emotional impact that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's hand in hand
Everyone is walking together, holding hands
Swingin' down the lane
Walking joyfully down the street
Everybody's feelin' grand
Everyone is feeling great
That's the time I miss the bliss
I think about the past and the happiness we shared
That we might have known
The happiness that could have been ours
Nights like this
Times when I feel alone and sad
When I'm all alone
Feeling lonely and isolated
When the moon is on the rise
When the moon is starting to come out at night
Baby I'm so blue
I feel sad and depressed
Watchin' lovers makin' eyes
Observing couples who are making romantic eye contact
Like we used to do
Similar to the way we used to look at each other
When the moon is on the way
When the moon is disappearing at the end of the night
Still I'm waitin' all in vain
I am still waiting for something that may never happen
Should be swingin' down the lane
I should be walking happily with you
With you
With you by my side
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, ISHAM JONES
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