Swan Song
Jessie Ware Lyrics


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Lose yourself in the glow,
Rise and fall, breath in slow.
Oh oh oh.
Left the sky paint it all,
Fall your eyes, fall our souls
Fall our souls.

Hear my swan song
Oh oh, it was my mistake
Catch a kiss now,
Swan song
Help me to escape.

You cast your spell,
With stories told
Promises, will they unfold?

Hear my swan song
Oh oh, it was my mistake
Catch a kiss now,
Swan song
Help me to escape.

I still hope eyes will fall
Out the line, out the line
Let me go
It’s alright
It’s alright.

Hear my swan song
Oh oh, it was my mistake
Catch a kiss now,




Swan song
Help me to escape.

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Jessie Ware's song Swan Song, "Lose yourself in the glow, Rise and fall, breath in slow," create an ethereal atmosphere as the listener is invited to be swept up in the song's dreamy soundscape. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, inviting the listener to contemplate their own existence through lines such as "Fall your eyes, fall our souls, Fall our souls." The phrase "swan song" is used throughout the song as a metaphor for finality or the end of something.


The chorus featuring the refrain "Hear my swan song, Oh oh, it was my mistake, Catch a kiss now, Swan song, Help me to escape" is particularly powerful. The lyrics express a sense of regret while also offering a plea for help to overcome these feelings. The line "You cast your spell, With stories told, Promises, will they unfold?" suggests the sense of disillusionment that often accompanies broken promises and unfulfilled expectations.


Overall, the lyrics of Swan Song are thought-provoking and introspective. They offer a glimpse into the mental and emotional landscape of someone who is grappling with feelings of regret, disillusionment, and the search for meaning and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Lose yourself in the glow,
Get lost in the brightness of the light


Rise and fall, breath in slow.
Inhale slowly and carry on with the rhythm of breath


Oh oh oh.
Sounds of emotions expressed out loud


Left the sky paint it all,
Let the sky paint a perfect scene for us to witness


Fall your eyes, fall our souls
As we look down, our entire beings fall with the sight


Fall our souls.
Our very essence is swept away


Hear my swan song
Listen to my emotional cry


Oh oh, it was my mistake
I made a wrong decision


Catch a kiss now,
Keep this moment of affection with you


Swan song
End of something significant


Help me to escape.
Assist me to break free from my troubles


You cast your spell,
You have enchanted me


With stories told
Your tales captivate me


Promises, will they unfold?
Will your promises come to fruition?


I still hope eyes will fall
I long for my expectations to be met


Out the line, out the line
Outside the conventional boundaries


Let me go
Release me


It’s alright
It will be okay


Hear my swan song
Listen to my emotional cry


Oh oh, it was my mistake
I made a wrong decision


Catch a kiss now,
Keep this moment of affection with you


Swan song
End of something significant


Help me to escape.
Assist me to break free from my troubles




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JAIRUS OCHIENG OKUMU, JESSICA WARE

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