Just A Little Boy
Swans Lyrics


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Now I sleep in the belly of woman
And I sleep in the belly of man
And I sleep in the belly of rhythm
And I sleep in the belly of love
I sleep in the belly of oceans
I sleep in the belly of truth
I sleep in the belly of kindness
And I sleep in the belly of you

I'm just a little boy
I'm just a little boy
I'm not human
I'm not human




I need love!
I need love!

Overall Meaning

The song "Just A Little Boy" by Swans is a haunting masterpiece that analyses the nature of human existence and consciousness. The lyrics of the song are metaphoric and showcase the different dimensions of existence that a human being experiences. The lines "Now I sleep in the belly of woman, And I sleep in the belly of man" could be interpreted as physical birth, as a human sleeps in the mother's womb before being born. The line "And I sleep in the belly of rhythm" could be interpreted as the sense of rhythm and music that is ingrained in human experiences. Rhythms are an essential part of human life, and they impact our internal mental and emotional states too.


The line "And I sleep in the belly of love" could be understood as the feelings of love that a person experiences throughout their life. The positive emotions that humans experience fill them with hope and joy, making them feel content and happy. The line "I sleep in the belly of truth" could be interpreted as seeking the truth that lies within our reality. The mind of a human constantly seeks the truth about existence and reality, and that may lead to spiritual belief and introspection. Lastly, the line "I sleep in the belly of you" could be interpreted as the emotions, personality, and essence of people that we let into our lives. The people we surround ourselves with also bring in emotions, feelings, and beliefs that impact our personal growth.


The song's title, "Just A Little Boy," and the repeated line "I'm not human" could showcase a yearning for love and affection, feeling inadequate or incomplete. These lyrics may reflect the longing for love that humans possess at any stage of their life. Overall, the song could be interpreted in various ways, and the lyrics serve as an allegory for human life.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I sleep in the belly of woman
I find comfort and security in the embrace of a woman


And I sleep in the belly of man
I also find comfort and security in the embrace of a man


And I sleep in the belly of rhythm
I find peace and tranquility in rhythm and music


And I sleep in the belly of love
Above all, I am most content in the warm embrace of love


I sleep in the belly of oceans
The vastness and depth of the ocean provides me with solace and perspective


I sleep in the belly of truth
I have a deep appreciation for honesty and integrity


I sleep in the belly of kindness
Acts of kindness towards me and others bring me immense joy


And I sleep in the belly of you
Most importantly, I find comfort and security in the love and companionship of another person


I'm just a little boy
I may appear mature, but deep down I am vulnerable and in need of nurturing


I'm not human
I struggle to fit into societal norms and labels due to my unique circumstances and emotions


I need love!
Above all, I crave and require love to sustain me




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@gasmaskboi19371945

I have epilepsy...
Today I was sent home from work due to my condition.
I was waiting for the bus in a super seizury state.
I couldn't keep my balance or hold my eyes open for too long.
I was standing in the cold rain watching the traffic go past.
This song is playing in my earphones.


UNREAL EXPERIENCE.



@guillaume1713

Now I sleep in the belly of a woman
And I sleep in the belly of a man
And I sleep in the belly of rhythm
And I sleep in the belly of love
I sleep in the belly of oceans
I sleep in the belly of truth
I sleep in the belly of kindness
And I sleep in the belly of you

[Verse 2]
I'm just a little boy
I'm just a little boy (laughter)
I'm just a little boy
Just a - just a little boy
Just a, just a

[Refrain]
I need love!
I need love! (laughter)
I need love!

[Bridge]
I, I, I, I'm just a, just a, just a, just a, just a

[Verse 3]
I'm not human
I'm not human (laughter)
I'm not human
I'm not - I'm not human, no

[Refrain]
I need love
I need love
I need love
I need love

[Verse 4]
Shut it!
Shut it!
Shut it!
I'm just a-

[Outro]
Living in wonderland
Living in wonderland
Living in wonderland
Living in wonderland



All comments from YouTube:

@SCUZZYFM

I can say with confidence that this was the first time I was unnerved by a laugh track.

@DanteZzZ

You need to watch some David Lynch works.

@Gy0952

Rabbits <3

@fannytoothnana6853

Lil Scuzzy Ok good I thought I was the only one who was scared every time there was laughing

@jacksonh7883

Well most of the people laughing are probably dead

@boxxylegoplaymobil8906

yeah rabbits by david lynch is quite something for that niche, bojack horseman has at least 50 fucking moments like that. i'm always unnerved by laugh tracks as its someone trying to make me elicit an unnatural reaction

@vaughntraynor8886

Almost falling asleep to this was the most terrifying experience of my life

@bianco215

😂

@coltonc8562

9:51 be like

@iammonke9203

Scared the shit out of me!

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