Wanderer
Swimm Lyrics

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Cool is the wanderer,
and sly.
beware of the wanderer,
And in the morning when you rise.
you wipe that evil right out of your eyes.
After the weekend we're walking slow,
So much to tell you but you already know,
And if you were here there are things that I would say,

But you wouldn't be here anyway.
Crazy lover, now I want you
Crazy love, oh how I want you
Crazy lover, now I want you
oh how my mother thinks its all alright,
worries me when she walks alone at night.
and you wouldn't be here anyway.
the kids are all wasted, they're driving here.
and by the morning they already know.

the wanderer kissed you, he held you here.
and by the morning I'm already gone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Swimm's song Wanderer seem to be describing the feeling of being lost, both physically and emotionally. The line "Cool is the wanderer, and sly. beware of the wanderer," suggests that the wanderer is someone who may seem charming and intriguing, but is ultimately not to be trusted. The next few lines, "And in the morning when you rise. you wipe that evil right out of your eyes," can be interpreted as a warning to be cautious and aware, to not let the wanderer's influence linger.

The next section of lyrics seems to address a specific person, someone who the singer has a connection with. They have been apart for some time, and the singer has a lot to tell them, but at the same time feels as though they already know. It's possible that this person is the same "crazy lover" that is referenced later in the song. It's clear that the singer wants them, but there is some conflict here - the line "oh how my mother thinks it's all alright, worries me when she walks alone at night," suggests that there may be some disapproval or resistance from family members.

The final section of lyrics introduces a new character, the wanderer, who seems to have an impact on a group of young people. The line "the kids are all wasted, they're driving here," implies that they are engaging in reckless behavior. The wanderer then proceeds to kiss and hold someone, presumably the person the singer is addressing earlier in the song. By the end of the song, the singer is already gone, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and intrigue.

Line by Line Meaning

Cool is the wanderer, and sly.
The wanderer is charming and deceptive.

beware of the wanderer,
Be cautious of the wanderer's ways.

And in the morning when you rise. you wipe that evil right out of your eyes.
After a night with the wanderer, you must cleanse yourself of any negative effects.

After the weekend we're walking slow, So much to tell you but you already know, And if you were here there are things that I would say, But you wouldn't be here anyway.
After a weekend of excitement and adventure, there's not much to say to someone who wasn't there to experience it.

Crazy lover, now I want you Crazy love, oh how I want you Crazy lover, now I want you
The singer has an intense desire for someone they consider a crazy lover.

oh how my mother thinks its all alright, worries me when she walks alone at night. and you wouldn't be here anyway.
The singer's mother approves of their lifestyle, but the singer worries for her safety. Plus, the person they desire would not likely be interested anyway.

the kids are all wasted, they're driving here. and by the morning they already know.
The young, wild group of friends are partying and growing up too fast, with the consequences already evident.

the wanderer kissed you, he held you here. and by the morning I'm already gone.
The wanderer has a habit of kissing and leading others on, while the singer is quick to leave and move on from these entanglements.

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