The Key
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Lyrics


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Richer words have come from your mouth.
Another day and i just cant sleep, i wont be allowed.
Now your breaking up, i cant hear a sound.
But you dont care, you put the phone down, continue your frown.

And then we watched it grow, but now the loves grown old.

Your leaving cuz theres some place you should be.
And i cant believe it, cuz you swore out loud that place is here with me.
If im so wrong then who're supposed to be, cuz i just wont take this.
And if you want out there's the door, here's the key.

Lately i descovered a switch. Another switch that i just cant shake,
I need to get out.
And i dont want to stay, im not that proud.
Another day is enough for me, to be part of the crowd.

And so we watched it grow, but now its all grown old.

Your leaving cuz theres some place you should be.
And i cant believe it, cuz you swore out loud that place is here with me.
If im so wrong then who're supposed to be, cuz i just wont take this.
And if you want out there's the door, here's the key.

And i dont know weather, i just dont know weather im begging for
Peace see, im down on my knees,and my hearts feeling strained by
My life's just be drained,and its as i expected this whole
Things connected, as the world kept on fighting,we still stood
United, as the world kept on fighting we still stood united, as
The world kept on fighting we still stood united...

Your leaving cuz there's some place you should be.
And i cant believe it, cuz you swore out loud that place is here with me.




If i'm so wrong then who're supposed to be, cuz i just wont take this.
And if you want out there's the door here's the key...X2

Overall Meaning

The song "The Key" by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool is a poignant and emotional exploration of a turbulent relationship that is about to end. The song opens with the singer lamenting the fact that the other person in the relationship seems to care little about their feelings, and is happy to put the phone down and break up with them. The chorus emphasizes the sense of loss and betrayal that the singer feels, as they realize that their love has "grown old" and that the other person is leaving them for someplace else.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as they share that they have discovered a switch that they cannot shake, and that they need to get out. They are tired of being part of the crowd, and want to break away and find their own path. The repeated refrain of "if you want out there's the door, here's the key" highlights the singer's growing sense of acceptance that the relationship is over and that they need to move on. The final verse is a subdued plea for peace and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges that the world is full of challenges and that they need to stand united to face them.


Overall, "The Key" is a powerful meditation on the end of a relationship and the painful process of letting go. The lyrics capture the sense of confusion and bewilderment that can come with a breakup, as well as the deep sense of loss and betrayal that can linger long after the relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Richer words have come from your mouth.
You used to say wonderful things, but now things have changed.


Another day and i just cant sleep, i wont be allowed.
You're so upset that you can't even sleep anymore.


Now your breaking up, i cant hear a sound.
You're ending the relationship and I feel lost without you.


But you dont care, you put the phone down, continue your frown.
You're not even trying to work things out, you're just ignoring me.


And then we watched it grow, but now the loves grown old.
We used to have something special, but now it's over.


Your leaving cuz theres some place you should be.
You're leaving because you think you belong somewhere else.


And i cant believe it, cuz you swore out loud that place is here with me.
You promised that you wanted to stay with me, but now you're leaving.


If im so wrong then who're supposed to be, cuz i just wont take this.
If I'm not the one you want to be with, then who is?


And if you want out there's the door, here's the key.
If you're really leaving me, then go ahead and leave.


Lately i descovered a switch. Another switch that i just cant shake,
I've realized that I need to make a change, but it's hard for me to do.


I need to get out.
I need to leave this situation and start fresh.


And i dont want to stay, im not that proud.
I'm not happy with the way things are and I don't want to continue living like this.


And so we watched it grow, but now its all grown old.
Our love used to be vibrant and exciting, but now it's just faded and dull.


And i dont know weather, i just dont know weather im begging for Peace see, im down on my knees,and my hearts feeling strained by My life's just be drained,and its as i expected this whole Things connected, as the world kept on fighting,we still stood United, as the world kept on fighting we still stood united, as The world kept on fighting we still stood united...
I don't even know what I want anymore, but I feel helpless and lost.


And if you want out there's the door here's the key...X2
I'd rather you just leave if you're not happy, and I'm willing to give you the means to do so.




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Comments from YouTube:

HootieTang

God I miss these guys. They were so good. RIP Charles

noah bender

Damn bruh rip charles I discovered this band in 2010 when I was 10 damn they had so much potential damn rip

KC

As soon as I listen to this I am immediately able to mentally access a time in my life where I was legitimately happy

nosmartyr

HIP 2 RIP 🙏hasn't ceased to be heartbreaking yet & it's 12 years ago now? 💔

PeaceUnityLaughLove

Fucking ace song

m ofi

RIP!

Carlos Hr

😭

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