On June 21 2010, Swimming With Dolphins signed to Seattle record label 'Tooth & Nail'. Swimming with Dolphins debut album entitled "Water Colours" released on May 17, 2011. The single Sleep To Dream was released April 26 2011. A promotional video for Water Colours debuted a track called Good Times, featuring Minneapolis based rapper Mod Sun.
Easy
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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I will begin pulling the boards from my front door once it is safer then,
I'll show my face again
Yeah I want you closer,
I've been livin', just like a ghost for the most part I'm feeling dissonant,
And you're indifferent
Yeah you're still not sure
Let me make it easier
You don't have to call,
You don't have to say, "I love you" again,
If you want a love that's easy
Then I would rather have nothing
Maybe when we're older it'll sink in
Cause heaven knows this ain't blowin' over anytime too fast,
But everything will pass
Yeah I'm getting bolder with my thinking
You've got me wrong for so long I can't even turn my back
Without you falling off track
But you're still not sure
I know you're still not sure
So let me make it easier
You don't have to call,
You don't have to say, "I love you" again,
If you want a love that's easy
Then I would rather have nothing
Never been so clear as now
So if you're still not sure
If you're still not sure
Let me make it easier
The song "Easy" by Swimming with Dolphins talks about relationship struggles, particularly about wanting a partner who is uncertain about their feelings. The lyrics express the singer's desire to have a relationship that is easy and uncomplicated. They want to remove the barriers between them and their partner, represented by "pulling the boards from my front door." The singer acknowledges their partner's uncertainty but urges them that they don't have to say "I love you" or call, and that an easy love is better than nothing. The chorus repeats the message that the partner should let go of their doubts and allow the relationship to be easier.
The lyrics also hint at a feeling of stagnation and being stuck in a rut within the relationship. Despite this, the singer believes that things will eventually pass and that they will come to a better understanding of each other. The line "never been so clear as now" indicates a moment of clarity for the singer, which suggests that they have been waiting for their partner to reciprocate their feelings but now understand that they cannot force it.
The overall tone of the song is melancholic but hopeful, as the singer grapples with the complexities of wanting a relationship that is both easy and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me when it's over,
Notify me when the situation has changed,
I will begin pulling the boards from my front door once it is safer then,
I will only expose myself when I feel secure again,
I'll show my face again
I'll come out of hiding once the danger has passed,
Yeah I want you closer,
I long for your proximity,
I've been livin', just like a ghost for the most part I'm feeling dissonant,
I've been feeling lonely and disconnected like a ghost,
And you're indifferent
And you don't seem to care either way,
But, you're still not sure
But you are still uncertain,
Yeah you're still not sure
Yes, you're still hesitant,
Let me make it easier
Allow me to simplify things for you,
You don't have to call,
You don't need to communicate by phone,
You don't have to say, "I love you" again,
You don't have to repeatedly profess your love,
If you want a love that's easy
If you desire a relationship that is effortless,
Then I would rather have nothing
I would prefer to have no relationship at all,
Maybe when we're older it'll sink in
Perhaps with age, the full realization of this situation will hit us,
Cause heaven knows this ain't blowin' over anytime too fast,
Because it seems there is no quick resolution in sight,
But everything will pass
But eventually this too shall come to an end,
Yeah I'm getting bolder with my thinking
Yes, I'm becoming more daring in my thoughts,
You've got me wrong for so long I can't even turn my back
You have misunderstood me for such a long time that I can't even trust you,
Without you falling off track
Without you losing your footing and going astray,
I know you're still not sure
I understand that you are still uncertain,
So let me make it easier
So allow me to simplify matters for you again,
Never been so clear as now
It has never been more evident than at this moment,
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.