Swing
Mice Parade Lyrics


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And if I found a way
To slow and follow
Each and every
Cricket in the grass

Would a picture help
To make the moment last?
And if one got away
It wouldn't matter
Standing in
The middle of the zoo





Same as all those other times
From me to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mice Parade's song Swing are poetic and contemplative, exploring the idea of capturing fleeting moments and making them last. The opening lines speak to this idea of slowing down time, of finding a way to follow every cricket in the grass, suggesting a desire to fully immerse oneself in the present moment. The subsequent question, "Would a picture help to make the moment last?" reflects a common human desire to capture and hold on to experiences, especially those that are meaningful or beautiful.


The second stanza continues this theme of capturing and preserving moments, but takes a more philosophical turn with the line, "And if one got away, it wouldn't matter." This could be interpreted as a reflection on the impermanence of life, or a reminder not to get too caught up in trying to control or hold on to every experience. The final lines of the stanza, "Standing in the middle of the zoo, same as all those other times from me to you," suggest a sense of familiarity and repetition, perhaps highlighting the cyclical nature of life.


Overall, the lyrics to Swing evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around us, but also acknowledge the transient nature of life and the importance of being present in each moment.


Line by Line Meaning

And if I found a way
If I discover a method


To slow and follow
To decrease speed and track


Each and every
Every single one


Cricket in the grass
The small insects in the ground cover


Would a picture help
Would capturing an image aid


To make the moment last?
In preserving the present?


And if one got away
Even if one escapes


It wouldn't matter
It wouldn't make a difference


Standing in
Positioned within


The middle of the zoo
The central area of a zoo


Same as all those other times
Similar to previous occasions


From me to you
From my perspective to yours




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