Poolside
Lydia Clowes Lyrics


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Think I got a new philosophy
I wanna dive right in
I hear the water calling out to me
But I don't think I know how to swim

And when I'm standing on the precipice
I can't seem to take a step (ooh)
Some days I wonder why I'm doing this
So much easier to love regret

I've been stuck on the poolside
Trying just to get by
Been waiting a long time
Just to know
What it would feel like
Letting go of the sidelines
To be where the sun lights up the road
But the poolside's all I know

I want you to know the best of me
But the masquerade is wearing thin
I think of all the things I wanna be
But they're all false starts 'cause I can't begin

I've been stuck on the poolside
Trying just to get by
Been waiting a long time
Just to know
What it would feel like
Letting go of the sidelines
To be where the sun lights up the road (ooh)
But the poolside's all I know

My love, if I jumped in




Would you save me from drowning?
Is it too much to ask, dear
I need to know, I know to you'll be here
My love, if I jumped in
Would you save me from drowning?
Is it too much to ask, dear
I need to know, I need know to you'll be here

Stuck on the poolside
Trying just to get by
Been waiting a long time
Just to know
What it would feel like
Letting go of the sidelines
To be where the sun lights up the road
But the poolside's all I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Poolside" by Lydia Clowes is a reflective piece that explores the idea of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone. The metaphorical "poolside" represents the singer's hesitation and fear of taking the plunge into the unknown. The lyrics speak to the notion of wanting more from life but feeling stuck due to self-doubt and lack of confidence.


The opening lines, "Think I got a new philosophy, I wanna dive right in," suggest a change in mindset and desire for growth. However, the singer admits to not knowing how to swim, which implies a lack of preparation and readiness to take on new challenges. The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling stuck at the poolside, waiting for a chance to experience what lies beyond.


The song's bridge focuses on the singer's desire to share their true self with someone but feeling inhibited by their own fears and insecurities. The conclusion reiterates the singer's desire to take the plunge but needing the assurance and support of a loved one to do so.


"Poolside" is a poignant piece that captures the experience of being held back by one's own limitations and the desire to break free from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Think I got a new philosophy
I've come up with a new way of thinking


I wanna dive right in
I want to fully immerse myself


I hear the water calling out to me
I feel drawn to the water


But I don't think I know how to swim
But I fear I may not be able to handle it


And when I'm standing on the precipice
When I'm on the edge


I can't seem to take a step (ooh)
I can't seem to make a move


Some days I wonder why I'm doing this
Sometimes I question my purpose


So much easier to love regret
It's much easier to have regrets than to take a risk


I've been stuck on the poolside
I've been hesitant to jump in


Trying just to get by
Just trying to make it through


Been waiting a long time
Been waiting for a while


Just to know What it would feel like
Just to experience it firsthand


Letting go of the sidelines
Letting go of my reservations


To be where the sun lights up the road
To be where it's bright and warm


But the poolside's all I know
But I'm too used to staying on the sidelines


I want you to know the best of me
I want to show you my best self


But the masquerade is wearing thin
But I can't keep up the act forever


I think of all the things I wanna be
I imagine all the things I could become


But they're all false starts 'cause I can't begin
But none of them come to fruition because I can't start


My love, if I jumped in
My dear, if I take the plunge


Would you save me from drowning?
Would you rescue me if I got in over my head?


Is it too much to ask, dear
Is it too much for me to request, my love?


I need to know, I know to you'll be here
I need to know that you'll be there for me


Stuck on the poolside
Still hesitant to take the plunge


Trying just to get by
Just trying to make it through


Been waiting a long time
Been waiting for a while


Just to know What it would feel like
Just to experience it firsthand


Letting go of the sidelines
Letting go of my reservations


To be where the sun lights up the road (ooh)
To be where it's bright and warm


But the poolside's all I know
But I'm too used to staying on the sidelines




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jessica Jane Rebecca Sharman, Thomas Stewart Ashby

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