Swim Good
Life is Better Blonde Lyrics
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Big enough to take these broken hearts and put 'em in it
Now I'm drivin' 'round on the boulevard, trunk bleedin'
And every time the cops pull me over, they don't ever see them
They never see them
And I've got this black suit on
Roamin' around like I'm ready for a funeral
I'm about to drive in the ocean
I'm about to swim from somethin' much bigger than me
Kick off my shoes and swim good, swim good
Take off my suit and swim good, swim good
Got some pretty good beats on this 808 CD, yeah
Memory seats I'm sittin' on stay heated
I would've got my windows tinted, but what's the difference
'Cause If I'm feeling like a ghost
Ever since I lost my baby
I've got this black suit on
Roamin' around like I'm ready for a funeral
One more mile 'til the road runs out
I'm about to drive in the ocean
I'm about to swim from somethin' much bigger than me
Kick off my shoes and swim good, swim good
Take off my suit and swim good, swim good
I'm goin' off
Don't try stopping me
I'm goin' off
Don't try saving me
No flares
No vest
No fears
Waves are washin' me out
I'm about to drive in the ocean
I'm about to swim from somethin' much bigger than me
Kick off my shoes and swim good, swim good
Take off my suit and swim good, swim good
That's a pretty big trunk on my Lincoln town car, ain't it
(Don't try stopping me)
Big enough to take these broken hearts and put 'em in it
(Don't try saving me)
No vest
(Swim good, swim good)
No fears
(Swim good)
Waves are washin' me out
The lyrics to "Swim Good" by Life is Better Blonde depicts a sense of desolation for the singer who's suffered through heartbreak and is now ready to end everything. The first verse introduces the idea of a "big trunk" in his car to "take these broken hearts and put 'em in it," an image of deep emotional turmoil that the singer can't seem to shake. He then talks about his outfit, a black suit which symbolizes death and the readiness to embrace it. The chorus is particularly interesting because it illustrates his journey toward self-destruction. He's driving to the ocean and has every intention of driving off into the water, but before he does, he must first strip himself of the costume of death, the black suit. Finally, the last few lines are somewhat of an epiphany as he accepts "waves are washing me out" - he's being figuratively cleansed and renewed through this act of near-self destruction.
In the second verse, the singer goes into more detail about his affliction, explaining that he feels like a ghost ever since he lost his baby, using figurative language to explain the pain he is going through. He then muses on his outfit again, speaking of the memory seats that keep him heated, a comfort he feels he deserves while driving towards his own demise. The second chorus reintroduces us to the idea that he is "about to swim from something much bigger than me," it's here we can gather that the singer's problems feel immense and insurmountable to him, to the point where the ocean and the waves seem like a better alternative than his current pain.
Line by Line Meaning
That's a pretty big trunk on my Lincoln town car, ain't it
I have a large enough space in my car's trunk to contain these broken hearts.
Big enough to take these broken hearts and put 'em in it
My car's trunk is spacious enough to accommodate these broken hearts.
Now I'm drivin' 'round on the boulevard, trunk bleedin'
I drive around with a bleeding trunk caused by the broken hearts in my car's trunk.
And every time the cops pull me over, they don't ever see them
Despite the bleeding trunk and broken hearts in my car's trunk, the police officers never see them.
And I've got this black suit on
I am dressed in a black suit.
Roamin' around like I'm ready for a funeral
I am wandering aimlessly, dressed in a funeral-like attire.
Five more miles 'til the road runs out
I have five more miles to drive before reaching the end of the road.
I'm about to drive in the ocean
I am planning to drive into the ocean.
I'm about to swim from somethin' much bigger than me
I plan to swim away from something greater and more significant than me.
Kick off my shoes and swim good, swim good
I will take off my shoes and swim proficiently.
Take off my suit and swim good, swim good
I will remove my suit and swim proficiently.
Got some pretty good beats on this 808 CD, yeah
My 808 CD contains good beats.
Memory seats I'm sittin' on stay heated
The memory seats I am sitting on remain warm.
I would've got my windows tinted, but what's the difference
I considered getting my windows tinted, but it ultimately does not matter.
'Cause If I'm feeling like a ghost
I feel like a ghost.
Ever since I lost my baby
I have felt this way since I lost my loved one.
One more mile 'til the road runs out
I only have one more mile to drive before reaching the road's end.
I'm goin' off
I am going away.
Don't try stopping me
Do not attempt to prevent me from leaving.
Don't try saving me
Do not try to save me.
No flares
I have no flares.
No vest
I have no vest.
No fears
I am not afraid.
Waves are washin' me out
The waves are carrying me away.
Writer(s): Waynne Nugent, Kevin Risto, Christopher Breaux, Charlie Gambetta
Contributed by Cooper G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snackslve1118
The best cover I've heard of this song!
@hodri7461
this music is perfect to forget all your problems
@erenbaspinar359
Ive been waiting this upload since I listened it on spotify. Amazing cover <3
@bryanbutora429
Your work needs SO much more recognition. Such a unique sound, It's amazing.
@user-ze1ye2mv9k
Sheesh. What an incredible vibe 🙏
@scottjohnson3070
Hey! That's pretty good...
@jkphonix
magnificent! ❤
@williambruce5482
Love LOVE LOVE LiBB, can't wait for an album. Seriously, wheres the album?
@kevin5436
Come back do more songs <3 :(
@HiHi-qd5oy
BRAVO.