1) Can't Swim is an American post-hardcore band from Keansburg, New Jersey,… Read Full Bio ↴1) Can't Swim is an American post-hardcore band from Keansburg, New Jersey, formed in 2015. Can't Swim signed to Pure Noise Records in December 2015. Following the signing, they released their first EP a few months later in 2016 titled Death Deserves a Name. In February 2017, the band announced plans to release their debut studio album. The album, Fail You Again was released on March 10, 2017 via Pure Noise Records. On October 11, 2019, Can’t Swim released a new EP titled Foreign Language, which featured a whole new artistic direction with a heavier sound than previous releases.

2) Can't Swim is a four-piece from the Western Isles of Scotland.

One Shot
Can't Swim Lyrics

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he always found a way to make you say that it's all your fault brings you to your knees watched you fall apart dreaming of a life you could have lived all the things you wish you never did is there time to make it right you've only got one shot you'll never have to spend the night alone you've only got one I'm burying my face beneath the sheets just to block it out the sound breaks through the walls and fills up the house when you said you've lost it all before couldn't pick yourself up off the floor help me son, i need someone to share a life equal as one till death shows up and says it's done but what if you gave all your love to someone who would waste it up and on your knees you pray to have a life restart a better half and i'm the one you call for help but what if i am gone myself you've only got one shot you'll never have to spend the night alone you've only got one you only need me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Can't Swim's song "One Shot" explore themes of self-blame, regret, the fear of being alone, and the complexity of relationships. The first verse depicts a person who consistently makes the singer feel responsible for everything going wrong and watches them fall apart. The singer dreams of a different life, filled with things they wish they hadn't done. The question arises if there's still time to make things right, emphasizing the sense of urgency and the feeling that they only have one chance to change their circumstances.

The second verse delves into a personal struggle to cope with overwhelming emotions. The singer tries to escape by burying their face in the sheets, attempting to block out the pain and noise. However, the sound still breaks through, inescapable, filling up the entire house. The mention of another person who lost everything before, unable to lift themselves from the ground, suggests a shared experience and a search for a supportive companion. The singer pleads for someone to help them through life, but also questions their own ability to provide that support if they are struggling themselves.

The chorus, emphasized by repetition, emphasizes the idea that the singer only has one shot at finding love and companionship, implying that the chances are limited. The offer of never having to spend a night alone is a comforting proposition, suggesting that the presence of another person is essential for their well-being. The closing line, "you only need me," conveys the desire to be that person, exhibiting an earnest longing for a deep and meaningful connection.

Line by Line Meaning

he always found a way to make you say that it's all your fault
He manipulated you into believing that everything is your fault

brings you to your knees watched you fall apart
He observed as you emotionally collapsed and became powerless

dreaming of a life you could have lived
Imagining a different, better life that could have been yours

all the things you wish you never did
Regretting every choice and action you wish you could undo

is there time to make it right
Questioning if there is a chance to fix the past mistakes

you've only got one shot
You have a single opportunity to change your circumstances

you'll never have to spend the night alone
You won't have to face loneliness anymore

I'm burying my face beneath the sheets just to block it out
I'm hiding from the painful reality by hiding my face in the sheets

the sound breaks through the walls and fills up the house
The overwhelming noise and emotions penetrate the walls and consume the entire house

when you said you've lost it all before couldn't pick yourself up off the floor
When you expressed that you have lost everything and couldn't find the strength to stand up

help me son, i need someone
Please assist me, son, I need someone to rely on

to share a life equal as one till death shows up and says it's done
To have a partnership where both individuals are equal until death arrives and declares the end

but what if you gave all your love to someone who would waste it
What if you devoted your love to someone who would squander it

up and on your knees you pray to have a life restart
Desperately praying on your knees for a chance to start a new life

a better half and i'm the one you call for help
You consider me your better half and turn to me for assistance

but what if i am gone myself
But what if I'm no longer available to support you

you only need me
You believe that you solely rely on me for support and companionship

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Loporto, Daniel Rico, Gregory McDevitt, Mike Sanchez

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Cam Sheet

7y↑13

I imagine that this would be the most intense thing at a show. I can hear the crowd screaming and see them moving in waves during that chorus. I'd love to here this set live

Itoric Finch

4y↑3

This song reminds me of my best friend. She is what keeps me grounded in this shitty world. She makes me feel better and I hope I can make her feel better. She means so much to everyone around her. She’s just a genuinely good person and deserves everything she wants. <3

David Dangerfield

7y↑9

I love the direction they have gone since their ep don't get me wrong I am still in love with the ep but I felt they hadn't reached their true potential like I could hear that "little something special" lurking behind every rift and lyric but it just hadn't shown its face yet and well here the fuck it is this album is one of the best debuts I've ever heard!