"Actually, the build-up at the end of this one is my favourite part of the … Read Full Bio ↴"Actually, the build-up at the end of this one is my favourite part of the record. I wanted it to sound like the Feelies, but of course it ended up totally different. I say "swallow" a few times on one section of this song because I couldn't think of any other words. My girlfriend is French, so I asked her what her favourite English word is and she said "swallow." And history was made." - Dylan Baldi

Giving Into Seeing
Cloud Nothings Lyrics

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I'm losing it, what do I care
I'm losing it, what do I care
I'm losing it, what do I care
I'm losing it, what do I care

Swallow, swallow, swallow, swallow

I'm losing it, what do I care

I'm losing it, what do I care
I'm losing it, what do I care
I'm losing it, what do I care

Swallow, swallow, swallow, swallow

I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do
I thought there would be more for me to do

Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Saying something it's supposed to be you.
Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Saying something it's supposed to be you
Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Saying something it's supposed to be you
Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Saying something it's supposed to be you

Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Saying something it's supposed to be you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Giving Into Seeing by Cloud Nothings convey a sense of disorientation and disillusionment. The repetition of "I'm losing it, what do I care" reflects a feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself. The lines "Swallow, swallow, swallow" suggest a desire to escape or numb oneself from the overwhelming emotions. The repeated phrase "I thought there would be more for me to do" emphasizes a sense of disappointment or unfulfillment in life.

The second half of the song introduces the idea of "saying something it's supposed to be true" and "saying something it's supposed to be you." These lines could be interpreted as a commentary on societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The repetition of the phrase "saying something it's supposed to be true/supposed to be you" could reflect a feeling of being trapped or suffocated by these expectations.

Overall, Giving Into Seeing conveys a sense of existential confusion and disillusionment. The lyrics suggest a desire to escape or numb oneself from overwhelming emotions and a feeling of being lost or unfulfilled in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm losing it, what do I care
I am losing my grasp on reality and questioning the significance of it all

Swallow, swallow, swallow, swallow
I am trying to suppress my emotions and feelings by bottling them up inside

I thought there would be more for me to do
I expected to accomplish more in life and am feeling unfulfilled

Oh, saying something it's supposed to be true
Expressing oneself should be genuine and honest

Saying something it's supposed to be you.
Being yourself and not conforming to societal expectations is important

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Baldi, Jayson Gerycz

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