Formed out of the ashes of First Day Back, the St Albans, United Kingdom hardcore band they formed while still at school, Friendly Fires make razor-sharp post-punk that burns through the memories of all the dismal, skinny jeaned ‘80s revivalists you’ve been hearing these past few years. Sounding brittle, knotty and urgent, Friendly Fires are the real deal. With no fat or padding on them at all, their songs possess an elegant sparseness. As guitarist Edd Gibson notes: “The hardest thing I think is to know what to leave out, to know when something is enough.” But amongst all the stripped-back twists, there are also moments full of deep, blissed-out melodies. “I love lush, massive, tingly chords; the My Bloody Valentine sound,” says bassist and singer Ed MacFarlane.
Jump in the Pool
Friendly Fires Lyrics
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You pushed me to the top floor
So we could see the sights
I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
We're falling beyond the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
On the poolside staring into glowing blue
Swimsuit issues with my toes
Curled in the grooves
I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
Keep breathing, keep searching, keep holding on
Keep breathing, keep living, keep holding on
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
The lyrics of Jump in the Pool by Friendly Fires tell the story of two adventurous souls seeking to shake off the shackles of everyday routine and take a leap of faith into the unknown, represented by the metaphor of a pool. The opening lines set the scene of an urban landscape, a high-rise building at night. The singer is pushed by someone else to the top floor, where they can enjoy a panoramic view. From the beginning, it becomes clear that there is a sense of excitement and anticipation building up. The chorus repeats the phrase "Jump in the pool" twice, conveying the urgency and impulsiveness of the desire to take a plunge. The singer can feel their partner's longing, as well as their own, and they both know that something amazing awaits them if they gather the courage to jump.
Line by Line Meaning
Inner city sky rise over town at night
The singer is in a tall building in the city and can see the night skyline.
You pushed me to the top floor
The singer's companion took them to the highest floor of the building for a better view.
So we could see the sights
The reason for going to the top floor was to enjoy the view of the city.
I could tell that you wanted to
The artist sensed that their companion had a desire for something.
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
The urge or desire was to jump into the pool that they were looking at.
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
The singer could tell from the companion's expression that they really wanted to jump into the pool.
I push out, I breathe in, A stillness turning away
The singer is preparing to jump into the pool and is taking a deep breath in preparation.
Don't look back, don't pretend
The moment is now, there is no need to look back or second guess the decision.
We'll never take control again
The artist is surrendering control and letting the moment take over.
We're falling beyond the horizon
The artist and their companion are diving into the pool, falling beyond the horizon of the building and into the water.
And only the water remains, The fear is falling away
In the water, everything else disappears and the singer feels relief from any fears they may have had.
On the poolside staring into glowing blue, Swimsuit issues with my toes, Curled in the grooves
The artist describes their position outside of the pool, looking at the blue water, noticing the discomfort of their swimsuit and their toes curled in the grooves of the pool.
Keep breathing, keep searching, keep holding on, Keep breathing, keep living, keep holding on
The singer is encouraging themselves and their companion to keep going, to keep living and to hold on to the moment.
And before that we own the horizon
Before they jumped into the pool, the singer and their companion had a view of the horizon at the top of the building.
And only the water remains, The fear is falling away
In the water, everything else disappears and the singer feels relief from any fears they may have had.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL EPWORTH, EDWARD GIBSON, EDWARD MACFARLANE, JACK SAVIDGE
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Inner city sky rise over town at night
You pushed me to the top floor
So we could see the sights
I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
We're falling beyond the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
On the poolside staring into glowing blue
Swimsuit issues with my toes
Curled in the grooves
I could tell that you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I looked at you I knew you wanted to
Jump in the pool, jump in the pool
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
Keep breathing, keep searching, keep holding on
Keep breathing, keep living, keep holding on
I push out, I breathe in
A stillness turning away
Don't look back, don't pretend
We'll never take control again
And before that we own the horizon
And only the water remains
The fear is falling away
@Nyuu3
This is just a masterpiece of pop music. That moment when the chorus kicks in feels more like jumping into a pool than jumping into a pool does.
@crjcannon
Nyuu3 👌
@slinkymalinki7844
Whatever that means! 😂
@mryorkyporky1989
Why not just say it’s a good song pal? Why be an oversized cock ring?
@theandrew1319
Here in 2024! ❤
@djordan9630
2021 the vibes are still the same. This song makes me feel different.
@axelusul
Didn't see your comment total respect man.
@djordan9630
@@axelusul respect bro. Great minds think a like
@DavisWeed
Facts
@DavisWeed
Same