Swing Street
Manilow Barry Lyrics
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You know I've had it up to here living with these blues
But I won't let it get me down, it's not the only game in town
In my mind, I'm goin' to Swing Street
I'm a dreamer on a rough road
And I need to hear the music once again
When there's nothing but bad news, I've got a way to beat the blues
We can dance there, there's a chance there
Of finding a little romance there
You don't know who you'll meet
When you're down on Swing Street
Lose your blues in a minute
Cop a groove and you're in it
I'm tellin' you once, I'm tellin' you twice
Better take my advice
If you're weepin' and you're wailin'
I've got a cure to fix exactly what is ailin,
Count to four and grab my hand say I'll meet you by the band
You and I, we're goin' to Swing Street
Give yourself to the rhythm
And every wrong is forgiven
You may even lose the bluest of blues
Get back on your feet
When your best friends turn to strangers
And one more workin' day don't seem worth all the changes
Just reach out and take my hand and I'll meet you by the band
You and I, we're goin' to Swing Street
Yes you and I, we're going to go to Swing Street
Yeah!
Swing Street by Manilow Barry is a song that empathizes with a person who is experiencing a difficult moment in life characterized by many troubles and problems. When nothing seems to work right or go as planned, the person finds solace and comfort in the idea of Swing Street. The song begins with the singer expressing how he is feeling weighed down by a constant barrage of bad news and sorrows, but he asserts that he will not let it get the best of him. Instead, he finds assurance in his mind's eye by "going to Swing Street." The persona acknowledges that he is a dreamer navigating a tough path, and he needs to hear the music once again to beat the blues.
Swing Street, to the persona, is the perfect escape from reality. There, he can dance and possibly find romance. He encourages anyone who might be weeping or wailing to count to four, grab his hand, and meet him by the band because "you and I, we're going to Swing Street." The persona further asserts that giving oneself to rhythm is liberating and every wrong is forgiven; one may even lose the bluest of blues and get back on their feet. The singer concludes by offering his hand to anyone whose best friends have turned to strangers, and whose work-life feels not worth the effort. He urges them to take his hand and go to Swing Street with him.
Line by Line Meaning
It's raining down sorrow and nothing but bad news
The world seems like a very gloomy place right now
You know I've had it up to here living with these blues
I'm tired of feeling down and miserable
But I won't let it get me down, it's not the only game in town
I won't allow my sadness to control me. There are other things I can focus on
In my mind, I'm goin' to Swing Street
I'm imagining myself in a happier place, where there's music and fun
I'm a dreamer on a rough road
I have a lot of challenges in my life, but I still have hope for something better
And I need to hear the music once again
Music has a special power to uplift my spirits and give me hope
When there's nothing but bad news, I've got a way to beat the blues
Even when everything seems overwhelming, I have a way to find happiness
I close my eyes, and I go to Swing Street
Swing Street is a place in my imagination where I can escape my problems and feel happy
We can dance there, there's a chance there
Swing Street is a place where there's the possibility of joy and fun
Of finding a little romance there
Perhaps I'll even find love on Swing Street
You don't know who you'll meet
Anything is possible when you're open to new experiences
Lose your blues in a minute
All it takes is a little bit of happiness to forget your troubles
Cop a groove and you're in it
When you find the right rhythm, everything else fades away
I'm tellin' you once, I'm tellin' you twice
I really want you to understand how much Swing Street can help you
Better take my advice
Believe me, I know what I'm talking about
If you're weepin' and you're wailin'
If you're feeling sad and crying
I've got a cure to fix exactly what is ailin,
I know how to make you feel better
Count to four and grab my hand say I'll meet you by the band
Just follow my lead, and we'll go to Swing Street together
You and I, we're goin' to Swing Street
We'll find happiness and joy together
Give yourself to the rhythm
Let the music take over you
And every wrong is forgiven
All of your mistakes and troubles won't matter on Swing Street
You may even lose the bluest of blues
You'll forget your sadness and feel happy again
Get back on your feet
Swing Street will help you find strength again
When your best friends turn to strangers
When your life feels lonely and isolating
And one more workin' day don't seem worth all the changes
When it feels like your hard work isn't paying off
Just reach out and take my hand and I'll meet you by the band
I'm here for you, and I'll help you find joy
Yes you and I, we're going to go to Swing Street
Together, we'll find happiness and comfort
Yeah!
I'm excited for our journey to Swing Street!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE ARKIN *, ROY FREELAND, BARRY MANILOW
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