Belly
Swimm Lyrics
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one thousand dreams.
I write words about youth,
and electric streets.
I was a helpless fool.
I didn't know when to leave.
And now I'm running to you,
I'm so tired of wandering around.
I'm so tired of running around.
I've got a belly full of booze.
One thousand schemes.
I was an honest man,
but I fell for a dream.
Now I'm taking my love,
all my love, all of my love back with me.
I'm so tired of wandering around.
I'm so tired of running around.
I've got a belly full of booze.
It all seemed like a dream.
you said it wasn't supposed to be him,
no it should have been me.
I'm so tired of wandering around.
I'm so tired of running around.
The lyrics of "Belly" by Swimm explore themes of youth, love, and regret. The opening lines, "I've got a belly full of booze, one thousand dreams," suggest a sense of indulgence and excess. The following line, "I write words about youth, and electric streets," could be interpreted as a nostalgic longing for a time when everything felt more alive and vibrant. However, the next line, "I was a helpless fool, I didn't know when to leave," suggests a darker side to this nostalgia, hinting at perhaps a toxic relationship or an addictive lifestyle.
As the song continues, the singer expresses his exhaustion with wandering and running around. The repetition of this line amplifies the sense of aimlessness and lack of direction the singer feels. The line "I was an honest man, but I fell for a dream," reveals a sense of regret and perhaps even self-blame for not being able to discern the truth from the fantasy. The final lines, "you said it wasn't supposed to be him, no it should have been me," showcases the singer's longing for a lost love, still struggling to accept the reality of the situation.
Overall, "Belly" is a haunting and introspective song that reflects on the nature of young love and the turbulence that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a belly full of booze,
I have consumed a large amount of alcohol.
one thousand dreams.
I have many aspirations and desires.
I write words about youth,
I express my thoughts and feelings about living a youthful life.
and electric streets.
I am inspired by the energy and excitement of urban environments.
I was a helpless fool.
I was naive and lacked the ability to control my actions.
I didn't know when to leave.
I struggled with knowing when to move on from certain situations.
And now I'm running to you,
I am seeking comfort and support from someone.
but I'm fast asleep.
I am mentally and emotionally exhausted.
I'm so tired of wandering around.
I am weary of constantly searching for direction in life.
I'm so tired of running around.
I am exhausted from trying to keep up with the demands of life.
I've got a belly full of booze.
I am still under the influence of alcohol.
One thousand schemes.
I have many plans and ideas for my future.
I was an honest man,
I had integrity and was truthful in my actions.
but I fell for a dream.
I became infatuated with a fantasy or idealized version of reality.
Now I'm taking my love,
I am reclaiming my feelings of affection and devotion.
all my love, all of my love back with me.
I am no longer giving my love to another person.
It all seemed like a dream.
Everything was surreal or unbelievable.
you said it wasn't supposed to be him,
You indicated that someone else should have been the recipient of my love.
no it should have been me.
You believe that I should have kept my love for myself instead of giving it to someone else.
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Inesh Verma
My heart crave for songs like this. Thank you, i love this song so much, it means a lot to me.