Even the brightest, most upbeat Luna Shadows song carries a hint of romantic melancholy. She describes her artistic ambitions as a lifelong dare that, “sounded pretty fun” and brought order to the emotional chaos of everyday life. The end product, made in garages and bedrooms under the palm trees of Echo Park, sounds a bit like Ellie Goulding took Lana del Rey to the beach.
nite swim
Luna Shadows Lyrics
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Oh, the nosy neighbors aren't wrong, star-crossed love, we are
I'm not fit to be a mother, oh, but baby, when you smile
I can see us for forever with one beautiful but suicidal child
Literary legends, skip the poison, straight to heaven
Oh, it's hell when you leave (hell when you leave)
Somewhere in the hills with a big backyard
Go for a nite swim
Be the Romeo and the Juliet of our generation
Except without the dying and the devastation
Infatuation, oh, without the miscommunication
Our poor friends were too wasted to pace themselves
Too much, too fast, too soon
Oh, baby, take a bullet then I'll take you to my room (room)
Literary legends, skip the poison, straight to heaven
Oh, it's hell when you leave (when you leave)
I wanna go for a nite swim
Somewhere in the hills with a big backyard
Go for a nite swim
Be the Romeo and the Juliet of our generation
Except without the dying and the devastation
Infatuation, oh, without the miscommunication
We can do better than all of the stories
Of lovers before me and you (you, you)
Oh, read every letter, and rip up their pages
'Cause nothing is sacred but you
And you're not holy
Unless you hold me
And take it home for a nite swim
Somewhere in the hills with a big backyard
Go for a nite swim
Be the Romeo and the Juliet of our generation
Except without the dying and the devastation
Infatuation, oh, without the miscommunication
The lyrics of "nite swim" by Luna Shadows describe a passionate and tumultuous love story. The singer yearns for a romantic night swim with her lover in a large backyard in the hills. She compares their love to that of Romeo and Juliet, but without the tragic ending. The singer acknowledges that their love is all-consuming and perhaps dangerous, as she mentions a "suicidal child" and the idea of skipping the poison and going straight to heaven. She also recognizes her own flaws, noting that she is not fit to be a mother, but finds solace in her partner's smile, which allows her to imagine a future together.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of breaking away from past relationships and forging a new path with this new love. The singer urges her partner to take a leap of faith, saying that they can do better than the lovers that came before them. She encourages them to forget everything that came before and focus solely on each other. The romantic imagery of a moonlit swim and the reference to literary legends help to create a sense of timelessness and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, meet me in the garden or the backseat of your car
Let's meet and be intimate in secluded places like a private garden or the backseat of your car
Oh, the nosy neighbors aren't wrong, star-crossed love, we are
People around us are aware of our unconventional love and they are right, we are bound by fate
I'm not fit to be a mother, oh, but baby, when you smile
I don't think I'm a suitable parent, but when you smile, I see a bright future for us
I can see us for forever with one beautiful but suicidal child
I envision spending eternity with you, even if we have a child who may bring us sorrow and pain
Literary legends, skip the poison, straight to heaven
Let's avoid the tragic endings of literary tales, and head straight to happiness
Oh, it's hell when you leave (hell when you leave)
Being without you is difficult and feels like a painful experience
I wanna go for a nite swim
I want to have a night-time swim as a symbol of our love and passion
Somewhere in the hills with a big backyard
I imagine us swimming in a beautiful location, perhaps in the hills, with plenty of space
Be the Romeo and the Juliet of our generation
Let's be an iconic and timeless romantic couple, but without the tragedy and sadness of the original story
Except without the dying and the devastation
We don't want the same fate as Romeo and Juliet, we want our love to thrive and be happy for a long time
Infatuation, oh, without the miscommunication
Our love is strong and passionate, but we want to avoid misunderstandings and have clear communication
Our poor friends were too wasted to pace themselves
Our friends were too intoxicated to control themselves
Too much, too fast, too soon
We don't want to rush our relationship, we should take things slowly and enjoy each other's company
Oh, baby, take a bullet then I'll take you to my room (room)
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means taking a bullet (metaphorically), and then we can go to my room and be intimate
We can do better than all of the stories
Our love is unique and special, better than any fictional love story or real-life love story that came before us
Of lovers before me and you (you, you)
We don't want to compare ourselves to other couples, we want to create our own path and love story
Oh, read every letter, and rip up their pages
Let's forget about the past and all the love letters that others have written, we want to start fresh
'Cause nothing is sacred but you
To me, our love is the only important and sacred thing
And you're not holy
You are not perfect or divine
Unless you hold me
But when you hold me, I feel complete and perfect
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bradley Hale, Natalie Louise Angiuli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LunaShadows
"Digital Pacific" explores the impact of technology on relationships, and "nite swim" is no exception. Semi-narrated from the perspective of millennial Juliet, this song pokes fun at this most famous love story as it questions whether or not problems would've been improved or exacerbated by digital communication. When I think of the extremely problematic R+J, a lot of their tragedy is based on farcical miscommunication that could've been so easily avoided in 2021. Yet in an age of instant & excessive communication, there has been a sharp rise in youth depression, suicide, and overall unhappiness. This song masquerades as euphoric but underneath raises some fairly dark questions re: technology and our mental health.
@LunaShadows
also: "nite swim" was one of the first songs written for this LP back in 2015. I have changed a lot as a person, songwriter, and a producer since then, and so for me, hearing this song is a little bit like looking through a time capsule. When I hear this song, I hear the building block from which everything else on "Digital Pacific" was built. Majority of my music is autobiographical, and this song is a bit of an exception, as the narrator is actually a satirical, digital native Juliet. I think a lot about how communication both binds us and breaks us, and how dramatically even just 10 year gaps in technological developments can shape relationships.
@01talima
"Yet in an age of instant & excessive communication" id agree its instant ;) i count myself as lucky to be one of the last people to go through teens without a mass media, i wrote letters to my friends During Uni... actual snail mail.
Social media just isnt a substitute for actual interaction, unfortunate then that it seems to have so largely replaced it.
@CarlosSanchezMusic4Life
here in 2023 listening to the whole album :)
@EwigerGeist
Me gustaría que más personas conocieran tu canal y tus canciones, es arte... ❤️💔
@madeleinep.828
I remember someone recommending this on the CHVRCHES subreddit and I love it so much :)
@Dominym
You're killing it with these tracks! I can't wait for the full album.
@Markwhite90
This and Waves are 2 of my favourite songs from the new album. Absolute bops.
@ashley.willixms
You are so talented Luna 💕, this song is absolutely amazing, I definitely will be listening to this everyday. Thank you for giving us this incredible content to go through this tough times, take care and greetings from Mexico 🥰
@JustineBrochard888
Millenial fantasy, love this!