Sing Swan Song
Can Lyrics
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They soothe to sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to the sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
The lyrics of the song Sing Swan Song by Can appear to be an abstract and ambiguous mix of words, which is characteristic of the band's experimental and avant-garde style. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the song describes a enigmatic and surreal experience of a person, possibly a woman, who is lost in a state of intoxication or euphoria.
The opening line "Shaking her shimmer like you buzz" suggests a state of invigoration or stimulation, perhaps from drug use or drinking. The line "They soothe to sing swan song" may imply that the singer finds solace or peace in this state of mind, as if she is able to express herself fully in this state. The following lines "Shaking her cold hand to hear, You've been just the drunky hot bowls" describe a disjointed interaction that she may have with someone, where she is seeking connection or affirmation.
The repetition of the lines "Shaking her shimmer like you buzz, They soothe to the sing swan song" in each verse creates a hypnotic effect, emphasizing the trance-like state the singer seems to be in. The overall meaning of the song is ambivalent, but it appears to be a contemplation of the beauty and turmoil of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
Her movements are reminiscent of your buzzing, as if you both share the same energy and excitement.
They soothe to sing swan song
The music being played is calming and comforting, allowing for the singing of a beautiful swan song.
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You shake her cold hand in anticipation of hearing what she has to say.
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
You have only been chasing after fleeting pleasures and indulging in reckless behavior.
She's sucking having game but happy
Despite her lifestyle choices, she is content and satisfied with her current situation.
As the days run
Time passes by as life goes on, with each day coming and going.
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arnie Sad
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to the sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to the sing swan song
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to the sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz
They soothe to the sing swan song
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run
Sarah Moeding
@Tuan Jim Way.
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz,
They soothe to the sing swan song.
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls.
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run.
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz,
They soothe to the sing swan song.
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz,
They soothe to the sing swan song.
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls.
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run.
Shaking her shimmer like you buzz,
They soothe to the sing swan song.
Shaking her cold hand to hear
You've been just the drunky hot bowls.
She's sucking having game but happy
As the days run.
riffraffrichard
the drumming in can is superb they sound pretty timeless for a prog band and this album is great cause the songs aren'yt all epics , they get a lot of strange feelings across
The Action Stack
Can (in this case its important)
Gamers against Lean Alberta 2007
@The Action Stack I also ways thought it was in all caps like NEU! is. They got this mood through mixing Soul and Funk with European Folk and Classical Music the same way Arthur Lee did or using similar techniques in terms of song structure. Obviously Forever Changes came first which maybe inspired that although The Velvet Underground and Grateful Dead influences are much more obvious.
Steven Baker
@The Action Stack (Upper case) ... no less! The Mighty Can!!!
ThePictoucounty
Damo Suzuki was known for singing in Japanese, German, and English at various times when recording, or just nonsensical syllables, cause instead of writing lyrics, he would just sing whatever came into his head at the time
Anthony
Yes indeed because it was more a performance song than pure desire to write lyrics
Louis yh
Wow, wow, wow. I listened to the whole album a few days ago and was blown away when I noticed Kanye sampled this! Both songs are gorgeous, somehow made me appreciate the Kanye one a little more. Music is great sometimes
Wubzy
Listen to the trilogy of Can records Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi (This album), and then Future Days. You will be blown away!
unknown2005
The song that this samples is often regarded as kanyes worst song
oumar diop
probably is lol