Time to Swim
Shook Twins Lyrics
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was a good day today
when the rain came pouring down, down, down down down down down
Up to the house
above the rooftops
above the trees
down the street
so I wrote a list
Came to the market
and I swam down down down down down down
through the doors
of the aisle
theres flashing ights
under water
RED YELLOW GREEN YELLOW RED
its time to swim
time to swim
its time swim
time to swim
So I built a raft
to my elation
I drifted home,
drifted home
It was a good day today
It was a good day today
When the rain came pouring down down down down down down
The lyrics in "Time to Swim" by Shook Twins suggest a day of great adventure, starting with the rain coming down, which is a refreshing change in weather. The singer takes the opportunity to swim through town, giving a sense of freedom and playfulness. The lyrics "above the rooftops, above the trees, down the street" indicate a bird's eye view of the town, providing a sense of liberation as the singer effortlessly navigates through it. The use of colors, such as "RED YELLOW GREEN YELLOW RED" adds a sensory experience that enhances the joy of the day.
The chorus "it's time to swim" suggests the importance of taking breaks from the mundane day-to-day activities and engaging in activities that bring joy and excitement. The second verse suggests that the singer builds a raft, perhaps as a symbol of creating something that can take them on a journey. The journey itself may not have a particular destination as the singer simply drifted home, enjoying the experience of the day.
Overall, "Time to Swim" is a song about seizing the day and finding joy in simple pleasures. It encourages the listener to take a break from the routine and enjoy the moment, regardless of what that may entail.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a good day, today
Today was a good day
when the rain came pouring down, down, down down down down down
It rained heavily
Up to the house
The rain reached the house
above the rooftops
The rain was above the roofs
above the trees
The rain was above the trees
down the street
The rain was flowing down the street
so I wrote a list
The singer wrote a list of things to do
I swam to town, swam to town
The artist swam to town
Came to the market
The artist arrived at the market
and I swam down down down down down down
The artist swam through the market
through the doors
The singer swam through the doors
of the aisle
The artist swam down the aisle
theres flashing ights
There were flashing lights
under water
The lights were under water
RED YELLOW GREEN YELLOW RED
The lights flashed in that sequence
its time to swim
It's time to swim
time to swim
It's time to swim
its time swim
It's time to swim
time to swim
It's time to swim
So I built a raft
The artist built a raft
to my elation
The artist was happy
I drifted home,
The artist drifted home on the raft
It was a good day today
Today was a good day
It was a good day today
Today was a good day
When the rain came pouring down down down down down down
It rained heavily
Writer(s): Katelyn Shook, Laura Shook
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IsaveParskie
Great recording... Saw these two on Lake Pond Oreille.. Haunting to say the least..Love me some Shook Twins...
@Toro8380
Wow, amazing voices and a sound that I can't really describe other than to say, friggin' cool. Love it!
@lightlyone
quite a song, really highlights those great voices and picking abilities
@titanicgirl774
So beautiful. Hope to see them sometime live.
@TheGuerrillaPoet
Interesting to see these ladies come from Sandpoint...and are based here in Portland. Amazing music.
@robertfata2715
Great song! This track kinda reminds me of Faun Fables.
@karolinakarolina5798
Amazing !!!! <3 <3 <3
@MoonWaterRanch
love it
@lisafofisa2028
24,000 view! Shook Twins Rock!
@lisafofisa2028
I have listened to this at least 50 times recently. amazing