Sharks
Imagine Dragons - Topic Lyrics
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Trouble
Blood is in the rocky waters
Hide away your sons and daughters
Eat you alive
Levels
Better put your head on swivels
Butter to knife
You think you're better than them
Better than them
You think they're really your friends
Really your friends
But when it comes to the end
To the end
You're just the same as them
Same as them (ha ha ha ha ha)
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
He's comin' to get you
(Chick, chicka) woo, woo
He's comin' to get you, get
(Chicka) woo
Bubbles
Drownin', you're seein' doubles
Don't you let 'em see your struggles
Hiding your tears
Crisis
Take advantage off your niceness
Cut you up in even slices
Prey on your fears
You think you're better than them
Better than them (you think you're better)
You think they're really your friends
Really your friends (really)
But when it comes to the end
To the end (oh, no)
You're just the same as them
Same as them (ha ha ha ha ha)
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows (ooh)
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you
(Don't take it from me) woo, woo
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you, get
(Don't take it from me)
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you
(Don't take it from me) woo, woo
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you, get
(Don't take it from me)
Every time my heart is beating, I can feel the recipe
I wonder if my day is coming, blame it on the entropy
My blood is pumping, I can see the end is right in front of me
Don't take it from me, I could be everything, everything
(Sharks)
Don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, my blood is pumping (sharks)
Don't take it from me, I could be everything, everything
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you
(Don't take it from me) woo, woo
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you, get
(Don't take it from me)
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you
(Don't take it from me) woo, woo
(My blood is pumping) he's comin' to get you, get
(Don't take it from me)
The song "Sharks" by Imagine Dragons is a warning against the dangers of trusting the wrong people. The lyrics use the metaphor of swimming with sharks to represent getting involved with untrustworthy individuals who will ultimately hurt and betray you. The verses describe the ways in which these "sharks" can manipulate and take advantage of their prey, using lines like "take advantage of your niceness" and "cut you up in even slices." The chorus urges listeners to let go of these toxic relationships and accept that they were never truly friends to begin with.
The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as lead singer Dan Reynolds sings about the feeling of impending doom that comes with being in a relationship with someone who can't be trusted. The lyrics "every time my heart is beating, I can feel the recipe/I wonder if my day is coming, blame it on the entropy" suggest that he knows the relationship will end in disaster, but he can't help but keep going along with it.
Overall, "Sharks" is a powerful cautionary tale about the importance of surrounding oneself with trustworthy people and not letting oneself fall prey to those who only have their own interests in mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble
Something dangerous and harmful is coming.
Blood is in the rocky waters
A threatening situation is imminent.
Hide away your sons and daughters
Protect your loved ones from harm.
Eat you alive
The danger is potentially deadly and will have a severe impact.
Levels
Be aware of the different degrees of danger involved.
Better put your head on swivels
Be cautious and alert, constantly scanning for danger.
Dancing with the very devil
Being involved in this situation is akin to dealing with the devil.
Butter to knife
The danger is easily triggered and can escalate quickly.
You think you're better than them
You believe you are superior to those involved in the danger.
Better than them
You think you are above being hurt or affected by the danger.
You think they're really your friends
You trust those involved in the danger and believe they have your best interests at heart.
Really your friends
You genuinely believe that those involved in the danger are true friends.
But when it comes to the end
In the event of a bad outcome.
To the end
After everything that's happened.
You're just the same as them
You are no different from those involved in the danger despite thinking otherwise.
So let it go, let it go
Accept the reality of the situation and move on.
That's the way that it goes
This is how life works and how situations unfold.
First you're in, then you're out
You can be involved or not involved, but the situation will continue regardless.
Everybody knows
The fact of the danger is commonly understood.
You're hot, then you're cold
The situation is unpredictable and can change rapidly.
You're a light in the dark
You provide hope or guidance despite the danger.
Just you wait and you'll see
Expect that the danger will become apparent over time.
That you're swimmin' with sharks
You're involved with dangerous people or situations.
He's comin' to get you
The danger is closing in on you.
(Chick, chicka) Woo, woo
Added sound effects to emphasize and evoke a tense mood.
Bubbles
Appearances can be deceiving and hide dangerous situations.
Drownin', you're seein' doubles
The danger can cause disorientation and confusion.
Don't you let 'em see your struggles
Keep your vulnerabilities hidden from those involved in the danger.
Hiding your tears
Repressing your emotions and keeping them hidden.
Crisis
The situation is at a critical point of danger.
Take advantage off your niceness
Those involved in the danger are exploiting your good nature for their gain.
Cut you up in even slices
Those involved in the danger are harming you in a systematic and planned way.
Prey on your fears
The danger is targeting and exploiting your insecurities and anxieties.
Every time my heart is beating, I can feel the recipe
The danger is always present and close by, affecting every beat of your heart.
I wonder if my day is coming, blame it on the entropy
You fear the reality of the danger catching up to you and attribute it to the inevitable decline of a system or order.
My blood is pumping, I can see the end is right in front of me
The danger is upon you and coming to a head.
Don't take it from me, I could be everything, everything
Do not underestimate the severity and impact of the danger on your life.
(Sharks)
An added refrain to emphasize the dangerous nature of the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben McKee, Dan Reynolds, Daniel Platzman, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, Wayne Sermon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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For people who reading comments and didn't saw the lyrics in the video
Trouble
Blood is in the rocky waters
Hide away your sons and daughters
Eat you alive
Levels better put your head on swivels
Dancing with the very devil
Butter to knife
You think you're better than them, better than them
You think they're really your friends, really your friends
But when it comes to the end, to the end
You're just the same as them, same as them
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in then you're out, everybody knows
You're hot then you're cold, you're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you’ll see that you're swimming with sharks
He's coming to get you, he's coming to get you, get you
Bubbles, drowning you're seeing doubles
Don't you let them see your struggles hiding your tears
Crisis, take advantage of your niceness
Cut you up in even slices
Prey on your fears
You think you're better than them, better than them
You think they're really your friends, really your friends
But when it comes to the end, to the end
You're just the same as them, same as them
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in then you're out, everybody knows
You're hot then you're cold, you're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you’ll see that you're swimming with sharks
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
Every time my heart is beating I can feel the recipe
I wonder if my day is coming, blame it on the entropy
My blood is pumping I can see the end is right in front of me
Don't take it from me
I could be everything....everything
(don't take it from me)
(my blood is pumping)
(don't take it from me)
(I could be everything....everything)
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in then you're out, everybody knows
You're hot then you're cold, you're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you’ll see that you're swimming with sharks
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, coming to get you, don't take it from me
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Trouble
Blood is in the rocky waters
Hide away your sons and daughters
Eat you alive
Levels
Better put your head on swivels
Dancing with the very devil
Butter to knife
You think you're better than them
Better than them
You think they're really your friends
Really your friends
But when it comes to the end
To the end
You're just the same as them
Same as them
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
He's comin' to get you (woo-woo)
He's comin' to get you, get you (woo)
Bubbles
Drownin', you see in doubles
Don't you let 'em see your struggles
Hiding your tears
Crisis
Take advantage off your niceness
Cut you up in even slices
Prey on your fear
You think you're better than them
Better than them (you think you're better)
You think they're really your friends
Really your friends (really)
But when it comes to the end
To the end (oh, no)
You're just the same as them
Same as them
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows (ooh)
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you)
Don't take it from me (woo-woo)
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you, get you)
Don't take it from me
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you)
Don't take it from me (woo-woo)
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you, get you)
Don't take it from me
Every time my heart is beating, I can feel the recipe
I wonder if my day is coming, blame it on the entropy
My blood is pumping, I can see the end is right in front of me
Don't take it from me, I could be everything, everything
(Sharks)
Don't take it from me
My blood is pumping, my blood is pumping (sharks)
Don't take it from me, I could be everything, everything
So let it go, let it go
That's the way that it goes
First you're in, then you're out
Everybody knows
You're hot, then you're cold
You're a light in the dark
Just you wait and you'll see
That you're swimmin' with sharks
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you)
Don't take it from me (woo-woo)
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you, get you)
Don't take it from me
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you)
Don't take it from me
Your blood is pumping (he's comin' to get you, get you)
Don't take it from me
Normu pipita
La sangre está en las aguas rocosas
Esconde a tus hijos e hijas
Comerte vivo
Niveles mejor pon tu cabeza en giros
Bailando con el mismísimo diablo
Mantequilla al cuchillo
Crees que eres mejor que ellos, mejor que ellos
Crees que son realmente tus amigos, realmente tus amigos
Pero cuando se trata del final, del final
Eres igual que ellos, igual que ellos
Así que déjalo ir, déjalo ir
Esa es la forma en que va
Primero estás dentro y luego estás fuera, todo el mundo lo sabe
Tienes calor, luego tienes frío, eres una luz en la oscuridad
Solo espera y verás que estás nadando con tiburones
Viene a buscarte, viene a buscarte, a buscarte
Burbujas, ahogándote estás viendo dobles
No dejes que vean tus luchas escondiendo tus lágrimas
Crisis, aprovecha tu amabilidad
Cortarte en rebanadas uniformes
Presa de tus miedos
Crees que eres mejor que ellos, mejor que ellos
Crees que son realmente tus amigos, realmente tus amigos
Pero cuando se trata del final, del final
Eres igual que ellos, igual que ellos
Así que déjalo ir, déjalo ir
Esa es la forma en que va
Primero estás dentro y luego estás fuera, todo el mundo lo sabe
Tienes calor, luego tienes frío, eres una luz en la oscuridad
Solo espera y verás que estás nadando con tiburones
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Cada vez que mi corazón late puedo sentir la receta
Me pregunto si se acerca mi día, échale la culpa a la entropía
Mi sangre está bombeando, puedo ver que el final está justo en frente de mí.
no me lo quites
Podría ser todo... todo
(no me lo quites)
(mi sangre está bombeando)
(no me lo quites)
(Podría ser todo... todo)
Así que déjalo ir, déjalo ir
Esa es la forma en que va
Primero estás dentro y luego estás fuera, todo el mundo lo sabe
Tienes calor, luego tienes frío, eres una luz en la oscuridad
Solo espera y verás que estás nadando con tiburones
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
Mi sangre está bombeando, viniendo a buscarte, no me la quites
CuteC3
The animation is so good, and the lyrics are so meaningful! Love the part where there's a left shark easter egg, haha!
Janet Filewicz
hi
Talmage Taylor
The sharks personifying the worst parts of humanity and making it easier to see our weaknesses is so dark in such a brilliant way. I love this music video.
Zee
Can u explain the song more? I feel u have a deeper explanation which I would love to hear
derby
Im gonna try to say it u can see peaple prisoning fish for zoos or fish bowls or fishing them out of their live bassicly slavery and murder in a way
Clinton Frosch
@derby that is not at all what the original person said
derby
@Clinton Frosch i said what i thought
Talmage Taylor
@Zee This isnt officially what the song means like according to Dan or anything, but to me it is about the dark side of the seemingly 'tropical' world we live in. Greed, lust, pride, betrayal. Its about feeling alone in the disgusting world we live in. No matter what you do, people will use you, turn on you, hurt you. Ignorance is bliss but once you "wake up and see" you realize that youre "swimming with sharks" That is, you realize the dark side of humanity. It's a dark song about how people treat you kind only when they need something from you. Then when you are no longer any help, they turn on you and devour you to satisfy their hunger. I love Imagine Dragons because their songs often have deep messages such as this. About feeling trapped. Or alone. Or like you cant turn to anyone for help. Enemy is another song with similar vibes. The truth about society is that we make it look good and safe, but really, we all have a shark inside us and too many people these days will let theirs swim free. I think the video is cool cause it very bluntly shows the atrocities of human society by personifying the sharks. Those sharks are real people. Only they look like you and me. Hope that was what you were looking for!
Diuston
Imagine Dragons never dies and never gets old. I love your songs
Christopher Edwards
I guess you could say everything they touch
turns to gold