Feels
Swimm Lyrics

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There's something on my mind but I won't let it show.
try to keep my cool, but you already know.
a feelin that I get when ya here close to me,
tells me I should stay, oh I should see.
It feels right, you could stay for the night.
it feels right, here with you.
There's something in your eyes that won't let me leave.
Makes me believe in the things I want to believe.

There's a reason that I wake in the middle of the night.
I could move slow, we could take our time

Closed our eyes, finally saw.
all you want, all you need. I could bring.

Overall Meaning

In Swimm's song "Feels," the songwriter appears to have a desire to communicate a vested interest in someone, but they are hesitant to reveal their true feelings. The opening line of the song reveals that the songwriter has something to say, but they are choosing to keep it to themselves, possibly out of fear of rejection or revealing too much vulnerability. However, the next line acknowledges that whoever they are directing these thoughts to may already have a sense of what's on their mind, further hinting at a potential emotional connection.

The chorus seems to encapsulate the primary message of the song: The songwriter feels a sense of comfort and ease when in the company of the person they're addressing. The phrase "it feels right" is repeated several times, reinforcing this feeling. The mention of staying for the night suggests that this connection may be romantic or sexual in nature, further amplifying the songwriter's desire to be with this person.

The second verse provides additional insight into the songwriter's mindset. They mention being drawn in by something they see in this person's eyes, which "makes them believe in the things they want to believe." This could be interpreted as the person providing the writer with a sense of hope or possibility. The songwriter also mentions waking up in the middle of the night and taking things slow, indicating a desire to savor and possibly extend this connection.

Overall, "Feels" portrays a sense of longing and desire for a connection with someone. The songwriter is hesitant to reveal their feelings outright but feels a strong connection with this person that inspires a sense of comfort and ease.

Line by Line Meaning

There's something on my mind but I won't let it show.
I have something to say, but I am too scared to express it.

try to keep my cool, but you already know.
I am trying to act nonchalant, but you can sense that something is bothering me.

a feeling that I get when ya here close to me,
When you are close to me, I experience a certain emotion that I cannot describe.

tells me I should stay, oh I should see.
The aforementioned emotion makes me feel like I should spend more time with you and give our relationship a chance.

It feels right, you could stay for the night.
I am now fully convinced that it is right to spend more time with you, even if it is just for a night.

it feels right, here with you.
Being with you feels like the right thing to do in this moment.

There's something in your eyes that won't let me leave.
I get the impression from your eyes that you want me to stay, and I am not ready to leave just yet.

Makes me believe in the things I want to believe.
Your eyes help me believe in the things that I want to believe about us.

There's a reason that I wake in the middle of the night.
I have been waking up in the middle of the night because I cannot stop thinking about you.

I could move slow, we could take our time.
I am willing to take things slow with you and enjoy the journey to wherever our relationship leads.

Closed our eyes, finally saw.
When we closed our eyes, we were able to see the truth about our connection.

all you want, all you need. I could bring.
I am willing to provide you with everything you could possibly want and need from a partner.

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