Swept Away
LIVING ROOM - The xx Lyrics
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When I think of you
Take me to that place
Where it's control I lose
I'm soothed by you, you take it all away
I lose to you, surrendered at the start of the game
We're right here, always been
Hide away, I hide away with you
I let the world just slip away
I'm left with you
Your little masquerade, I'm sure of the mood
The moments we've shared
Always ended too soon
Part of you stays a while
Even when you're far away
How so far away, yet you feel so near
The xx's song Swept Away is a beautifully crafted piece that speaks about being lost in love and surrendering to its power. The first two lines of the song speak to the overwhelming sensation of being swept away by a particular emotion, with the next line asking that the listener be transported to a place where they can relinquish their control. The second verse of the song speaks to the way in which the person being addressed in the song makes the singer feel. They are soothed and feel as though this person can take everything from them, right from the start of their relationship. There is an acknowledgement that they will never deceive each other and that they have always been right here, together.
The chorus speaks to the desire to hide away with someone, to let the world slip away and be left with them. The assurance of their love is palpable in the lyrics as the singer declares the existence of a deeper connection that is not limited by time nor space. The final verse of the song speaks to the intimacy that develops between two people in a relationship. Even though they are apart, the connection is still felt and a part of that person stays with the other always.
Line by Line Meaning
I get swept away
My feelings for you are so strong that I am overwhelmed by emotions and lose myself in them.
When I think of you
Even the mere thought of you fills me with overwhelming emotions that I can't control.
Take me to that place
I yearn to be with you so deeply that I am willing to go anywhere as long as it's with you.
Where it's control I lose
In your presence, I lose all control and give in to my deepest desires and emotions.
I'm soothed by you, you take it all away
Being with you calms me down and helps me forget about everything else in the world.
I lose to you, surrendered at the start of the game
From the moment I met you, I knew I was going to lose myself to you completely and willingly.
I'll never deceive
I promise to always be honest and true to you in our relationship.
We're right here, always been
We've always been meant to be together and I feel it deep in my heart.
Hide away, I hide away with you
I want to escape from the world and spend time alone with you, just the two of us.
I let the world just slip away
Being with you is all I need to forget about everything else in the world that might be bothering me.
I'm left with you
When everything else fades away, all that's left is you and the strong emotions I feel for you.
Your little masquerade, I'm sure of the mood
Even when you try to hide your true feelings from me, I can always tell what mood you're really in.
The moments we've shared
The time we've spent together has been filled with so many special moments that I cherish deeply.
Always ended too soon
No matter how much time we spend together, it always feels like it's not enough and I'm left wanting more.
Part of you stays a while
Even when you're not physically present with me, a part of you always lingers in my thoughts and feelings.
Even when you're far away
No matter how much distance there is between us, my emotions for you never fade or lessen.
How so far away, yet you feel so near
Even though you may physically be far away from me, your presence is always felt and strong within me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT, OLIVER SIM, JAMES THOMAS SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PattyNadros
Almost three years now, and this song still sounds as good as it did while listening to it for the first time.
@sarahl9398
It was love at first listen for this song. It's been years now and things are a little different compared to then, but this song still feels the same to me.
@dopewhale
I love how The XX's music completely changes your mood. And completely chills you put right then and there its honestly amazing.
@krisbrandow3334
all their songs are just very well put together!
@Nadzj62
This entire album is exactly how I feel right now.. It's the only thing getting me through each day <3 the Xx
@lovelylaguna9822
wow I've been listening to the xx for years and it never gets old. I can relate to it so much and the lyrics really get me, helped me a lot with my feelings this year through all the heart aches and everything
@Parawhore34
I immediately started crying to the beginning and then I felt silly when the song got more upbeat lol
@fuckinsenia8041
This song still makes me cry. It's such a beautiful song with a badass meaning. Lol
@gabmontiel
They make me feel like if every thing will be ok with every word of their songs, that's why I love the xx.
@nebuulla
One of the best songs of the album!