Swing
Dylan Joel Lyrics
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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
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
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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!