While studying at SUNY Purchase in 2009, Adam and Kari collaborated on a simple one mic demo. Shortly after realizing the potential in their musical chemistry, the duo was joined by Shaun and Tom, adding a colorful new energy to their melodic and catchy songs.
Although Swear and Shake is still a new band, they have shared the stage with notable acts including the Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Ray LaMontagne, and Levon Helm at the 6th Annual Mountain Jam Festival, and continue to play venues across the tri-state area with frequent stops in Brooklyn and the Lower East Side. Their five track EP is a great portfolio of the young band’s lyrical edge and honesty, as well as their creative, masterful instrumentation. Spieler’s smooth warm voice slips over witty, introspective lyrics like scotch over ice, accompanied in perfect harmony by McHeffey’s heart-string-taut tenor, sharp acoustics and driving beats and bass.
Grammy-winning folk singer Mike Doughty has sung the praises of Kari’s “smokey voice” which has been compared to Sarah MacLachlan, Joan Osborne, and Dar Williams, “with Joan’s gusto and Dar’s high note reach.” As a writer and performer she’s been applauded for a “singing
style and insightful writing [that] are remarkable for her age.” Adam has been praised for his songwriting, citing, “harmonies that can be hummed by every generation; his lyrics are everything from magical to inspirational, extremely interesting and fun.”
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Like You Do
Swear and Shake Lyrics
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I'm like baby do you know
Broke my heart in the middle of the show, yeah
She a cutie from the shore
She want to see more
Tinted windows on the low, yeah
I hop on the road
Pop another pill and go, yeah
Baby want some more
Life like triple sevens
My mind want to soar, yeah
Yeah she hopped in the Rover
She a freaky girl so she love the way I hold her
Said I'm a pacifist but she begging me to choke her
Slopping and topping you know she sucking it like Go-Gurt
Don't you want to, don't you want to see me
I got money, I got ice, I got Fiji
You don't got to love me like you Kiki
Fucking ballerina like she Gigi
Bust down shining with the VV's
I just packed a blunt with like 3 G's
Diamonds from Sierra like I'm Yeezy
It's a Kodak moment like a Zeze
Pouring all this codeine in my Sprite
I been around but you the only biddie that I like, yeah
I could be the old me for tonight
Coming home with me, tell your homies it's alright, yeah
I'm like baby do you know
Broke my heart in the middle of the show, yeah
She a cutie from the shore
She want to see more
Tinted windows on the low, yeah
I hop on the road
Swerve on the road
Pop another pill and go, yeah
Baby want some more
Life like triple sevens
My mind want to soar, yeah
I called you on the phone girl
But you didn't ever answer
I thought you were my home-girl
But now you always cancel
Baby can you hop in the ride
We can pop the Molly, I'mma show you what's the vibe, yeah
Want you on my body every night
Rolling up a spliff on the jet, take you high, yeah
I went from nothing to something
So now she fucking I'm nutting
She want to take me to her family for turkey and stuffing
Popping pills like it's nothing
With this smoke that I'm puffing
Hit the blunt got it busting
Blonde-haired bitch like she Russian
I got Russian, I got Asian, hit 'em up on occasion
You know I got some foreign taste, maybe go eat some Cajun
But I just got to let you know, I can't take you to the show
'Cuz you ain't my girl
Girl you just my hoe
I'm like baby do you know
Broke my heart in the middle of the show, yeah
She a cutie from the shore
She want to see more
Tinted windows on the low, yeah
I hop on the road
Swerve on the road
Pop another pill and go, yeah
Baby want some more
Life like triple sevens
My mind want to soar, yeah
The lyrics to Swear and Shake's song Like You Do depict a hedonistic lifestyle where the singer has no intention of settling down with anyone. The singer describes how he meets a girl and they engage in a wild night of partying fueled by drugs such as pills and codeine, and sex. However, the singer is aware that his companion is not genuinely interested and can sense her disinterest in his invites, as she never answers his calls, cancels plans, and is unresponsive overall. Nevertheless, he takes her on a wild ride, with "tinted windows on the low," a clear effort to remain anonymous and discreet, and with "triple sevens" symbolizing the repetitive, addictive nature of partying and sex. Despite the shallow intentions, the singer recognizes that he will continue to live such a life, stating "My mind wants to soar, yeah" towards the end.
The song is a classic portrayal of a reckless and superficial lifestyle, devoid of any long-term intent, and is designed for partying and relishing in the thrills of living in the moment. Ultimately, it describes the hedonistic motivations of young people and their attitude towards transient relationships. The catchy beat, which mixes hip-hop, pop, and electronic influences, makes the song a club anthem, albeit one that emphasizes that this song only encourages a lack of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Stus on the track
The person responsible for creating this piece of music is Stus
I'm like baby do you know
I'm curious if you're aware
Broke my heart in the middle of the show, yeah
You caused me emotional pain during the performance
She a cutie from the shore
She's an attractive person from the beach area
She want to see more
She's intrigued and wants to experience additional things
Tinted windows on the low, yeah
The car has shaded windows, making it difficult to see inside
I hop on the road
I'm hitting the road for a drive
Swerve on the road
I'm driving erratically, making sudden movements on the road
Pop another pill and go, yeah
I'm taking drugs to enhance my experience, and I'm on my way
Baby want some more
The person desires additional experiences
Life like triple sevens
Life is like getting three sevens on a slot machine, lucky and rewarding
My mind want to soar, yeah
My mind is eager to take off and fly high
Yeah she hopped in the Rover
She got into my car, a Rover vehicle
She a freaky girl so she love the way I hold her
The person is sexually open and enjoys the physical ways I touch her
Said I'm a pacifist but she begging me to choke her
The person enjoys the sensation of choking, which is in contrast to my peaceful nature
Slopping and topping you know she sucking it like Go-Gurt
The person is actively engaging in oral sex, similar to how one sucks on a Go-Gurt tube
Don't you want to, don't you want to see me
Are you interested in seeing me?
I got money, I got ice, I got Fiji
I have wealth, jewelry, and a bottle of Fiji water
You don't got to love me like you Kiki
You don't have to love me intensely like Drake's song 'In My Feelings' and its mention of Kiki
Fucking ballerina like she Gigi
The person is engaging in sexual acts with grace and elegance, similar to a ballerina like infamous model Gigi Hadid
Bust down shining with the VV's
The jewelry has shining VS diamonds
I just packed a blunt with like 3 G's
I just rolled a marijuana joint with around 3 grams of marijuana
Diamonds from Sierra like I'm Yeezy
The diamonds are derived from Sierra Leone and are comparable to rapper Kanye West's fashion line Yeezy's stylish diamonds
It's a Kodak moment like a Zeze
This is a special moment that should be captured on film, like rapper Kodak Black's popular song 'Zeze'
Pouring all this codeine in my Sprite
I'm pouring a lot of codeine into my Sprite soft drink
I been around but you the only biddie that I like, yeah
I have been with many people, but you are the only person whom I find attractive
I could be the old me for tonight
I could act like my old self tonight
Coming home with me, tell your homies it's alright, yeah
Come back to my place and let your friends know it's OK
I called you on the phone girl
I tried to get in touch with you via telephone
But you didn't ever answer
You never responded to my call
I thought you were my home-girl
I believed you were a close friend of mine
But now you always cancel
However, you frequently cancel plans
Baby can you hop in the ride
Would you join me in my car?
We can pop the Molly, I'mma show you what's the vibe, yeah
Let's take MDMA (Molly) and I'll show you what the energy is like
Want you on my body every night
I want you to be intimate with me every night
Rolling up a spliff on the jet, take you high, yeah
I'm rolling a marijuana cigar (spliff) on my private jet, and we can get high together
I went from nothing to something
I used to have nothing, but now I have a lot
So now she fucking I'm nutting
Since I now have money and power, she's having sex with me and I'm experiencing orgasm
She want to take me to her family for turkey and stuffing
She has an interest in introducing me to her family during a traditional holiday meal
Popping pills like it's nothing
I'm taking drugs casually, without any caution or care
With this smoke that I'm puffing
While smoking marijuana
Hit the blunt got it busting
After smoking the marijuana cigar, I'm high and feeling good
Blonde-haired bitch like she Russian
The person is a blonde woman who resembles someone from Russia
I got Russian, I got Asian, hit 'em up on occasion
I have women both from Russia and Asia, and I contact them occasionally
You know I got some foreign taste, maybe go eat some Cajun
I enjoy international flavors, and perhaps we can have some Cajun-style food
But I just got to let you know, I can't take you to the show
However, I must inform you that I cannot take you to the performance
'Cuz you ain't my girl
Because you are not my girlfriend
Girl you just my hoe
You are only someone I have sex with for pleasure, and nothing more
My mind want to soar, yeah
My mind wants to be free to explore and wander
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Aakaash Margam, Aman Karangutkar, Shekhar Iyer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Gary
Kari is so beautiful and charismatic. The whole band is wonderful, but Kari is the stuff of legends.
Emma Plant
you guys are amazing!
Rachel Gregory
Words cannot express the love I have for you guys. See you August 3rd!
Mike Villata
im not sure how often i can tell y'all that you're great.
Sebastian White
I wish she was after my heart; not to mention various other features of my anatomy!
Sebastian White
And UTube please 'solve' the logging in issues, because when you do, you lose the music you were listening to "and" the post you were trying to reply 'most' of the time?