The Swing
Cedarmont Kids Lyrics
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Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing
Ever a child can do
Up in the air and over the wall
Till I can see so wide
Rivers and trees and cattle and all
Till I look down on the garden green
Down on the roof so brown
Up in the air I go flying again
Up in the air and down
The lyrics of "The Swing" by Cedarmont Kids capture the pure joy and freedom that comes with being a child and the simple pleasure of being on a swing. The first verse asks the listener how they like to come up in a swing and how it feels to be up in the air, so high and surrounded by the blue sky. The second line, "Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing," highlights the singer's love for being on a swing and how it is their favorite thing to do as a child. The verse concludes by expressing that being on a swing is something that any child can enjoy.
The second verse continues with the sense of adventure the singer feels while swinging. They describe going up in the air and over a wall, where they can see the vast landscape with rivers, trees, and cattle. They are able to see the entirety of the countryside, feeling free and open to experience the world around them. The final lines of the verse reveal the singer's wonder when they look down on the garden and the roofs of the houses. They feel like they are flying and can experience the joy of being lifted up into the air again.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Swing" evoke a child's sense of excitement and joy, as well as a fascination with their surroundings. The song speaks to the simplicity of childhood and the sense of limitless possibility that comes with being young.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you like to come up in a swing
Do you enjoy being lifted up by a swing?
Up in the air so blue?
Do you like it when you go up high into the blue sky on a swing?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing
I really believe it's the most enjoyable activity for a child
Ever a child can do
It's something that any child can do and have fun with
Up in the air and over the wall
Up and over the wall I go, soaring through the air
Till I can see so wide
I can see everything from high up in the sky
Rivers and trees and cattle and all
I can see everything from the rivers to the trees to the cattle down below in the countryside
Over the countryside
I'm flying through the beautiful countryside
Till I look down on the garden green
Eventually, I'll be able to look down and see the green garden from way up high
Down on the roof so brown
As I continue to swing back and forth, I'll be able to look down on the brown roof below
Up in the air I go flying again
I swing up high into the air once more
Up in the air and down
I fly up and down, up and down on my swing
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Written by: Traditional
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