Swing
Dylan Joel Lyrics


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So everything's changing
And it seems rearranging
And they say, we complain hey
But today's ways are exchanging
But, I know the main thing
Is about a new making?
Or a ageing? Or the phrasing?
Is it a new high that it's raising?

So, It's about innovation
Finding new ways to present information
Bucking the current trends
Giving something fresh
To the knowin' heads that been waitin'
If it's original and individual
Then it's invincible to any ridicule
Anything cynical gonna be left in the ground and we're breaking
So Let's go

Yo, uh, so we're
Beginning to get the gist of
Whatever we meant all to hit
We're Stepping it up on a level
To settle the thread
To think of all that we have missed
So we gonna' do it like this
And never let anyone tell us what "is"
And how they committed to splitting the game up
"What game?"
Kinda strange huh?

Straight up
Put your stakes up
Get history to print a new page up
Spitting' armour-guarded bars
Til the bar do really get raised up
Wake up
Get out of your element
Ladies and gentlemen
Just for a second
Imagine the medicine
We could be peddling
If we inherit the sound and development

Too fast
Doing the same thing
Your development's gone wild
I don't stay updated
Been that way for a while
So we keep it original
Still spinning them vinyls

Still winning the title
Style is never tired
Work ethic is tireless
Timeless by design
Been licensed to wireless
Now I'm wilding out on Sound-Cloud Nine
With unlimited wireless

Fame, you're steeze
Peeps and dope bars
Only schooling us like weekends
No class
I'm past
The thought of
Doing what they be on
Morons'll call it indie
When indie's an oxymoron

Feel the soul
In all that we hold
On the real
We about to let the story be told
And reveal
What it really it mean and take
To make a record gold

In this due era we stepping out of the mold

Enter a new dimension we set to let it uphold
A legendary legacy
Inheriting rock & roll

Rolling out the fact that we back
Gonna make up
About to be the breaker
Of balling in one cuff

Path is never certain
The march ever determined
A heart never would question
These artists emerging

Imagine what the world tell us we can't do
Cause the scene are truly gonna see past you

So when we pass through
We speak to the past you
Ask you, to join us in the present

Here we are dude
Strolling through the decades
Scrolling through what they said hey
Pay homage to the ones who keep building the next day

On and on and on we stand strong

Kept strong when our future view is damn wrong

Future is looking bright
If you doing your own thing

For real

If other peeps got swag, we got swing
What?
If other peeps got swag we got swing?
Indeed
If other peeps got swag we got swing




It's true
If other peeps got swag we got swing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dylan Joel's "Swing" are all about innovation, creativity, and breaking the mold. The song is a call to action for anyone who wants to find new ways to present information, buck current trends, and give something fresh to the "knowin' heads that been waitin'." The main message is that it's important to be original and individual, and that if you can do that, you'll be invincible to any ridicule or cynicism that comes your way.


Dylan Joel also touches on the idea of imagining what the world would tell you that you can't do, and then doing it anyway. He encourages his listeners to be pioneers and to set themselves apart from the crowd, saying "If other peeps got swag, we got swing." The song is a rallying cry for anyone who wants to be different, take risks, and create something truly unique.


Overall, "Swing" is a deeply insightful song that speaks to the heart of creativity and the human desire to innovate and change the world. It's a call to action for anyone who wants to make a difference, and a reminder that the world needs individuality and originality now more than ever.


Line by Line Meaning

So everything's changing
The world is constantly evolving


And it seems rearranging
Things are shifting


And they say we complain hey
But people criticize progress


But today's ways are exchanging
New techniques are being introduced


But, I know the main thing
The most important aspect is


Is about a new making?
Creating something new


Or a ageing? Or the phrasing?
Or maybe rephrasing old ideas


Is it a new high that it's raising?
Is it reaching a new level of excellence?


So, it's about innovation
It's about finding new ways to do things


Finding new ways to present information
Innovating how we convey ideas


Bucking the current trends
Breaking away from the status quo


Giving something fresh
Offering a new perspective


To the knowin' heads that been waitin'
Providing something for the sophisticated listeners


If it's original and individual
As long as it's unique and distinctive


Then it's invincible to any ridicule
It cannot be criticized


Anything cynical gonna be left in the ground and we're breaking
Cynicism is discarded as we venture forward


Beginning to get the gist of
Starting to comprehend


Whatever we meant all to hit
What we were aiming for


We're Stepping it up on a level
Advancing to the next stage


To settle the thread
To bring closure


To think of all that we have missed
To consider all that we haven't accomplished


So we gonna' do it like this
This is how we plan to proceed


And never let anyone tell us what "is"
We won't accept anyone's definition of what is possible


And how they committed to splitting the game up
And how some people try to keep others down


"What game?"
"What are you talking about?"


Put your stakes up
Invest in yourself


Get history to print a new page up
Create a new historical moment


Spitting' armour-guarded bars
Delivering powerful lyrics


Til the bar do really get raised up
Continuing to push the limits


Wake up
Become aware


Get out of your element
Step beyond your comfort zone


Ladies and gentlemen
Everyone


Just for a second
Consider this for a moment


Imagine the medicine
Consider what we can offer


We could be peddling
The things we can provide


Too fast
Moving too quickly


Doing the same thing
Continuing to operate as we always have


Your development's gone wild
Your progress has become uncontrolled


I don't stay updated
I don't keep myself informed


Been that way for a while
It's been a long-standing issue


So we keep it original
We maintain our authenticity


Still spinning them vinyls
Still working with traditional materials


Still winning the title
Still proving ourselves


Style is never tired
Our approach remains fresh


Work ethic is tireless
We will not stop working


Timeless by design
Our work will never be outdated


Been licensed to wireless
We have adapted to new technology


Now I'm wilding out on Sound-Cloud Nine
I am fully enjoying this moment


With unlimited wireless
With endless possibilities


Fame, you're steeze
Popularity, you're style


Peeps and dope bars
The people and great lyrics


Only schooling us like weekends
We are always learning


No class
Without any limits


I'm past
I have moved on


The thought of doing what they be on
Following others' lead


Morons'll call it indie
People without understanding will call it independent


When indie's an oxymoron
Because independence contradicts conformity


Feel the soul
Connect with the essence


In all that we hold
In everything we value


On the real
Honestly


We about to let the story be told
We're about to share something powerful


And reveal
And expose


What it really it mean and take
What it truly requires


To make a record gold
To achieve great success in music


In this due era we stepping out of the mold
In this era, we step beyond the norm


Enter a new dimension we set to let it uphold
We embrace a new standard


A legendary legacy
A historic tradition


Inheriting rock & roll
Continuing the lineage of rock music


Rolling out the fact that we back
Announcing our return


Gonna make up
Determined to do more


About to be the breaker
Ready to make a significant change


Of balling in one cuff
Of achieving greatness without restrictions


Path is never certain
We can't predict what's ahead


The march ever determined
But we remain resolute


A heart never would question
Our hearts are committed


These artists emerging
These talented individuals


Imagine what the world tell us we can't do
Consider what people say we can't accomplish


Cause the scene are truly gonna see past you
But we will prove them wrong


So when we pass through
When we succeed


We speak to the past you
We offer inspiration to others


Ask you, to join us in the present
Requesting that others join us in our efforts


Here we are dude
Here we are, my friend


Strolling through the decades
Moving through time


Scrolling through what they said hey
Reading through historical records


Pay homage to the ones who keep building the next day
Honoring those who continue to innovate


On and on and on we stand strong
We remain strong and persistent


Kept strong when our future view is damn wrong
Even when the future looks bleak, we remain resilient


Future is looking bright
Our future is promising


If you doing your own thing
If you follow your own path


For real
Absolutely


If other peeps got swag, we got swing
If others are stylish, we have our unique identity


What?
Excitement or disbelief


If other peeps got swag we got swing?
Are we really that different from others?


Indeed
Absolutely


If other peeps got swag we got swing
We are unique




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MerMetalBard

I still come back to listen to this years later. Such an awesome track

Shmethulhu

Hella depressing that it's, still, not on Spotify.

Tank Drop

This is actually so sick, I can't compliment it enough. The swing with grimy raps is such a good combination. The video's awesome as. Just everyone in it, Mantra being on of my favourite MCs, DJ Izm who is one of the best in Australia without a doubt and the little cameos. All raps were smashed in this. Just. So good. 

Penn O'Brien

This is sick, absolutely love it! Great lyrics, amazing.

Minicoopmusic

this is off the chain. sick video and props on all the big heads coming to support in your video 

Declan Hogan

Minicoopmusic Did i see Seth Sentry, Bliss and Eso

Minicoopmusic

yep and a few other mad dogs in there too. HUGE Project

streamlynemusic

Now THIS is art. Great concept, perfect execution. Love the Seth/Sizzle / BnE (and probably a lot more that i'm missing) cameos haha. This is a truly perfect collaboration

Mike Ferris

This is THAT good! Props to Jeremedy for this absolutely awesome clip!
Hope this takes off! more people need to know Mantra and Dylan. Absolutely dope

cardboardians

Dope track and loving all the cameos!

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