Drawing on a range of musical influences, including The Beach Boys, Wild Nothing and Real Estate, the band self-released their debut single “Souvenirs” in March 2016.
EP 2, produced by Adam Jaffrey (Palace, Gengahr, Leif Erikson), pushed the band on a level, with “Queen’s Parade” and “Alison” adding a punchier element to their sound, winning the band a session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens.
2018 saw Swimming Tapes sign a deal with Sub Pop Publishing, win PRS Momentum Funding, tour the UK for the first time and was used writing and recording their debut album, Morningside. With Tom Schick - known for his work with the likes of Real Estate, Iron & Wine and Jeff Tweedy - behind the mixing desk and a UK tour in April, 2018 was a defining year for Swimming Tapes.
2019 kicked off with a tour of China + Japan including shows in Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Silhouette
Swimming Tapes Lyrics
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Disappeared into the distance
There was a flicker in my eyes
Everything began to glisten
Since it's always in my heart
Since it's always been a part
And as I stare into the waves
Colours change beneath the sunset
As the reflection fades away
See the town become a silhouette
In Swimming Tapes's song "Silhouette," the lyrics paint a picture of a serene moment of reflection and longing. The singer describes sitting on a hill, under the bluest sky, as they watch the landscape disappear into the distance. There is a flicker in their eyes, a sense of awe and wonder, as everything around them begins to glisten. This imagery indicates a moment of profound beauty and emotional significance.
The chorus suggests that this experience is not ephemeral, but instead, it resides deeply within the singer's heart. There is a sense of permanence and longing, as if this place holds a special meaning to them. The lyrics yearn to be taken back to Marseilles, implying that this is the location of the described scene.
The second verse adds more layers to the poetic imagery. As the singer stares into the waves, they observe the colors shifting beneath the sunset. The reflection of the town gradually fades away, transforming it into a silhouette. This visual transformation carries a metaphorical weight, representing the transient nature of memories and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Sat on a hill the bluest sky
Perched atop a hill, I gazed upon the vivid blue sky
Disappeared into the distance
Vanishing into the vast expanse
There was a flicker in my eyes
A momentary spark illuminated my eyes
Everything began to glisten
All around, objects started to shimmer and shine
Since it's always in my heart
Because it has forever resided within my soul
Since it's always been a part
Since it has always been an integral component
Take me back Marseilles
Transport me back to the city of Marseilles
And as I stare into the waves
While I gaze deeply into the undulating waters
Colours change beneath the sunset
Hues transform underneath the setting sun
As the reflection fades away
As the mirrored image gradually disappears
See the town become a silhouette
Behold the city transform into a darkened outline
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW EVANS, JASON HAWTHORNE, LOUIS PRICE, PATRICK CONN, ROBBIE REID
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