Low Rising
Swell Season The Lyrics
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I wanna pull back the veils
And find out what it is I've done wrong
I wanna tear these curtains down
I want you to meet me somewhere
Tonight in this old tourist town
And we'll go
'Cause we've gotta come up
We've gotta come up
Low rising
'Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
'Cause I fear we've had enough
Low rising
Oh, for the love of you
I wanna take you to the rock
I wanna jump right in
And see what that big ocean's got
I wanna turn this thing around
I wanna drink with you
All night, till we both fall down
Till we go
Low rising
'Cause we've gotta come up
We've gotta come up
Low rising
'Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
And I fear we've had enough
Low rising
Oh, for the love of you
Low rising
'Cause we've gotta come up
We've gotta come up
Low rising
Til I fear we've had enough
Low rising
'Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low Rising
Oh, for the love of you
For the love of you
Low rising, low rising
I wanna sit you down and talk
I wanna sit you down and talk about it now
The lyrics of "Low Rising" by Swell Season reflect a desire for reconciliation. The singer wants to sit down and talk with someone, to find out what went wrong and how they can move forward. The metaphor of pulling back the veils suggests a desire for transparency and honesty, to reveal what has been hidden. The use of the word "curtains" further reinforces this idea, suggesting that something has been obscured from view.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "low rising," suggests a feeling of stagnation or being stuck. The singer fears that they have hit rock bottom, and there is nowhere else to go but up. The repetition of the phrase also creates a sense of momentum, as if the singer is willing themselves to move forward. The repeated refrain of "for the love of you" reinforces the importance of the relationship and the desire to make things right.
The second verse introduces the metaphor of jumping into the ocean, which could be interpreted as a leap of faith or taking a risk. The desire to turn things around suggests a willingness to make changes and work towards a better future. The line "till we go" could be interpreted in a few different ways, either as a continuation of the ocean metaphor or as a reference to the idea of the relationship lasting until the end.
Overall, "Low Rising" is a heartfelt plea for reconciliation and a desire to move forward. The use of metaphors and repetition create a powerful sense of emotion and momentum, as the singer grapples with their feelings and the state of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna sit you down and talk
I want to have a serious conversation with you
I wanna pull back the veils
I want us to be completely honest with each other
And find out what it is I've done wrong
I want to understand my mistakes and how they have affected you
I wanna tear these curtains down
I want to remove any barriers or secrets between us
I want you to meet me somewhere
I want us to make an effort to see each other in person
Tonight in this old tourist town
I want us to spend time together in a special place
Low rising
Things are starting to improve
'Cause we've gotta come up
We need to progress
'Cause there's no further for us to fall
Things can't get any worse
'Cause I fear we've had enough
I worry that we've reached our limit
Oh, for the love of you
I'm doing this because I care about our relationship
I wanna take you to the rock
I want to take you to a place where we can be alone
I wanna jump right in
I want us to dive deep into our emotions
And see what that big ocean's got
I want us to explore the depths of our feelings
I wanna turn this thing around
I want to make a positive change in our relationship
I wanna drink with you
I want to celebrate and enjoy life with you
All night, till we both fall down
I want to keep the good times going throughout the night
For the love of you
I'm doing this because I care about our relationship
Til I fear we've had enough
Until I feel like we've reached our limit
Low rising
Things are starting to improve
'Cause there's no further for us to fall
Things can't get any worse
'Cause we've gotta come up
We need to progress
Oh, for the love of you
I'm doing this because I care about our relationship
Low rising, low rising
Things are slowly but surely getting better
I wanna sit you down and talk about it now
I want us to have that serious conversation right away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN HANSARD, GLEN JAMES HANSARD
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@MariaDiazskn
I wanna sit you down and talk
I wanna pull back the veils and find out what it is I've done wrong
I wanna tear these curtains down
I want you to meet me somewhere tonight
In this old tourist town
And we'll go
Low rising
Cause we've gotta come up, we've gotta come up
Low rising
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
Cause I fear we've had enough, and we're
Low rising
All for the love of you
I wanna take you to the rock
I wanna jump right in and see what that big ocean's got
I wanna turn this thing around
I wanna drink with you all night until we both fall down
'Till we go
Low rising
Cause we've gotta come up, we've gotta come up
Low rising
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
'Till I feel we've had enough, and we're
Low rising
All for the love of you
(Low rising)
Low rising
Cause we've gotta come up, we've gotta come up
Low rising
'Till I feel we've had enough
Low rising
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
Oh
All for the love of you
(For the love of you
We're low rising, low rising
I wanna sit you down and talk
I wanna sit you down and talk about it all)
@caylereid5812
Ted: I'm not in love with Robin, but she's like family to me, and I just can't lose her.
Can I ask you to move past that?
Victoria: I really hope you get her someday.
@nothingbutawesome.1979
🤍✌🏻
@katbarker8814
This is how love works. You love someone so much but even at its most you know that if they want something else you let them go. Even if it hurts so much, you just let them go and that is the ultimate sign of love. Which is what these two show when the rain is falling on them, they still realize that they are not perfect for each other and they just walk away for someone else. pure artist pure beauty/
@Pia-xe2xt
@spirals 73 are you me? I'm both the person needing to be let go and having to let go... I know it's better for him (and me) but its killing me, its been ten years I was with him....
@khomsimohamed723
@Chris im going trough this now, you have to convince him how do you know its better for him and for you to let go.. if you can't, its not a decision to make by your own.
@michelabufaliniPebbleArt
♥
@jerrykibbe6363
“Letting go is the hardest thing to do”
@125-_-
How can it be the correct option if both parties are still in contact and still hurting !
@LegenDove
"I really hope you get her someday"
@ashleypaige5285
That's what brought me here :-) HIMYM.