Sweat
Dr. Dre Lyrics


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I've been swinging from telephone wires just to catch a break
You might find it funny or shocking that my feet are skipping across one of my homes Great Lakes
I've been walking on icicle ankles for the last month or two
That's got to be why my head is stuck so deep in the blues

So maybe that's why I can't see what's happening to you and I, so my apologies I can't be all that you want me to be

Standing shoulder to shoulder and Eye to Eye
Because the distance between the distant dream that lies beneath the sea has capsized
The pain and love are worth it to me you don't have to ask for me to oversee all the worry
Because I've been trying to see through the means of things and that just makes me brokenly

Stand as a Lion with manipulated pride to tell all the tales of my modern times and now on an opening we rely, like A square with no sides

And I, no I

No, I won't blame it on the broken home that tried it's best, almost good enough. Something missed and left Behind
Sometimes that gift was you and I
Sometimes that gift was yet to find
Sometimes




Sometimes
It was your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Dre's song "Sweat" convey a sense of struggle, loss, and distance between two people. The opening lines, "I've been swinging from telephone wires just to catch a break / You might find it funny or shocking that my feet are skipping across one of my homes Great Lakes", suggest the singer is going to extremes to survive, maybe even risking their life. The metaphor of swinging from telephone wires is evocative of the desperation and vulnerability that arises when one is faced with dire circumstances. The lines that follow, "I've been walking on icicle ankles for the last month or two / That's got to be why my head is stuck so deep in the blues" further reflect the sense of discomfort and pain the singer is experiencing. Taken together, these lyrics suggest someone who is struggling to stay afloat, who is perhaps homeless or living in poverty.


The second half of the lyrics shift focus to another person, with the singer expressing their apologies for not being able to meet that person's expectations. The lines, "So maybe that's why I can't see what's happening to you and I, so my apologies I can't be all that you want me to be / Standing shoulder to shoulder and Eye to Eye / Because the distance between the distant dream that lies beneath the sea has capsized" suggest that there is a disconnect between the two people that is difficult to repair. The distance between them has become too great, and they are unable to see eye-to-eye. However, the singer still values the relationship, saying "The pain and love are worth it to me you don't have to ask for me to oversee all the worry / Because I've been trying to see through the means of things and that just makes me brokenly." This suggests a sense of camaraderie and loyalty that withstands even the most difficult of circumstances. Finally, the lines "Stand as a Lion with manipulated pride to tell all the tales of my modern times and now on an opening we rely, like A square with no sides / And I, no I / No, I won't blame it on the broken home that tried it's best, almost good enough. Something missed and left Behind" suggest that the singer is accepting the limitations of their situation and taking pride in their struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been swinging from telephone wires just to catch a break
I've been doing everything I can to rest, even if it means taking risks, because I'm so overworked.


You might find it funny or shocking that my feet are skipping across one of my homes Great Lakes
I find joy or relief in things that others might not, like the sensation of my feet skipping across the Great Lakes.


I've been walking on icicle ankles for the last month or two
I've been enduring pain or hardship for a while now.


That's got to be why my head is stuck so deep in the blues
That's why I'm feeling so sad or depressed.


So maybe that's why I can't see what's happening to you and I, so my apologies I can't be all that you want me to be
Maybe my own struggles are keeping me from fully understanding or supporting you, so I'm sorry if I can't be the partner or friend you need me to be.


Standing shoulder to shoulder and Eye to Eye
We are united and equal in our struggles and experiences.


Because the distance between the distant dream that lies beneath the sea has capsized
The gap between our hopes and reality has become overwhelming or impossible to bridge.


The pain and love are worth it to me you don't have to ask for me to oversee all the worry
The difficult parts of our relationship are worth enduring, and I'll support you without you needing to ask.


Because I've been trying to see through the means of things and that just makes me brokenly
I've been trying to understand the underlying causes of our issues, but it's left me feeling fractured or incomplete.


Stand as a Lion with manipulated pride to tell all the tales of my modern times and now on an opening we rely, like A square with no sides
I'll present myself boldly and confidently to share my stories and experiences of this era, even if they don't fit any one mold or stereotype.


And I, no I
Me, specifically.


No, I won't blame it on the broken home that tried it's best, almost good enough. Something missed and left Behind
I won't fault the home I grew up in for all of my struggles, but I know that something important or meaningful was missing from my upbringing.


Sometimes that gift was you and I
Sometimes you and I had that missing piece.


Sometimes that gift was yet to find
Sometimes we were still searching for it.


Sometimes
It's complicated or uncertain, and I don't have all the answers.


Sometimes
It's a recurring or common theme.


It was your mind
It was your thoughts, feelings, or perspectives that made all the difference.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Doctor Daisy

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