It Don't Ryme
SWANN Lyrics


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The sky is blue, the sky is black
The sky is darkness, no turning back

And every night, I dream of ghosts,
They come and go, they haunt my life

I’d like to say I’ll be alright
But when I do I know I’m lying
I’d like to say I’ll be alright
But when I write it doesn’t ryme, oh no

The wind is blowing, is blowing cold,
And I’m walking on my own

Oh angels, hear my plight,
And please give me some light

I’d like to say I’ll be alright
But when I do I know I’m lying




I’d like to say I’ll be alright
But when I write it doesn’t ryme

Overall Meaning

In "It Don't Ryme", SWANN sings about the struggles of life and experiencing the world in ways that don't quite make sense. The sky being blue and black at the same time is a metaphor for how life can be both beautiful and dark simultaneously. The line "The sky is darkness, no turning back" represents the inevitability of life's challenges and the idea that once you've seen the darkness, you can't unsee it.


The ghosts that haunt SWANN in her dreams may represent past trauma or unresolved issues that continue to affect her in her waking life. She acknowledges that she tries to convince herself that she'll be okay, but deep down she knows she's lying because the words don't rhyme. The lack of cohesion in her words is symbolic of the inner turmoil she's experiencing.


SWANN asks the angels to help her find some light in the midst of her struggles. The wind blowing cold and her walking alone emphasize the feeling of isolation and loneliness she may be experiencing. However, the plea for help suggests that SWANN is ready to confront her issues and find a way to heal.


Overall, "It Don't Ryme" is an emotionally charged song that encourages listeners to face their fears and confront their inner demons in order to find peace and meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

The sky is blue, the sky is black
The colors of the sky are in stark contrast; black represent the darkness of the night with no turning back.


And every night, I dream of ghosts,
The singer is haunted by ghosts every time they sleep, which makes their dreams a nightmare.


They come and go, they haunt my life
The ghosts seem to be a recurring event in the singer's life, and they adversely affect their well-being.


I’d like to say I’ll be alright
The artist would like to believe that everything will work out, but they know they are lying to themselves.


But when I do I know I’m lying
Despite trying to put up a brave front, the artist is aware that they are only trying to fool themselves, and no one else.


But when I write it doesn’t ryme, oh no
Even though the singer tries to convey their emotions through writing, the harsh reality doesn't come out as a flowery rhyming verse, but a crooked, bleak one.


The wind is blowing, is blowing cold,
The biting cold wind is howling, and the singer is left alone to face it.


And I’m walking on my own
The artist is on their own and must deal with the elements and their troubles alone.


Oh angels, hear my plight,
The artist is calling out to a higher power, hoping that their cries will be heard, and some respite will be granted.


And please give me some light
Having lost all hope, the artist pleads with the angels to guide them and help them find their way out of this darkness.




Lyrics © ATMO SONGS
Written by: Chloé LENIQUE, Stephen MUNSON

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Comments from YouTube:

letsstaydead

I wish I could find more by Swann - I think she's great!!

Speaking Mouse

Tout n'est que question de point de vue, j'aurais aussi pu compter les barreaux de la barrière mais j'apprécie cette version acoustique telle qu'elle est sans que quoi que ce soit ne me dérange le moins du monde. 3 guitares, c'est mieux que 2 et les amplis mos aussi je m'assoirais dessus.

Captaine Jack

Bon c'est pas de l'acoustique... Enfin c'est pas comme ça que je conçois le style dit : "Acoustique" mais c'est pas mal et j'aime bien l'ambiance. Dommage que la voix dérape un peu sur la fin :)

Bastien Naegelen

ahah je compte 7 amplis sur l'escalier :)

VesponeGTR

3 guitares / 6 amplis... Il va me falloir reconsiderer le sens du mot "acoustique" !... Un peu comme Underground, Collector etc. Cool.

Benjamin . Charles

Ouais. En ACOUSTIQUE donc.

VesponeGTR

it doesn't, I guess... but what is a ryme? Is it a rhyme?

museorpheo

Que devient Swann ?

The Spaceman 2020

six amps .... and the MTV unplugged and all those other acoustic sessions ... didn't use mics, amps etc ? everything battery-powered, then? ryme - reference to Syd Barrett writings when he 'intentionally writes ryme for rhyme.?' hope this helps ....

Hannah Shadrach

I don't know what she means I agree that I'm not English I'm spanish

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