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.
Happiness
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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You cause the resurrection of my butterflies
We got dressed up in disguise
And I tried my best but I just can't recognize you
Well, you, you've got no excuse
Is this making you happy?
Is this making you happy?
So if it's making you happy,
Then it's making me happy too
Go do what you like
Cause you always find a way to be satisfied
But when all that glory dies
You can find my trapped behind your tired eyes
Yeah, you, you've got no excuse
This is making you happy
This is making you happy
And it's true, you're all I have to lose
So if it's making you happy,
It must be making me happy too
Well, I don't know who you are
Yeah, I don't know who you are
Well, I don't know who you are
Yeah, I don't know who you are, oh no
Well, I don't care who you are
Wanna fall in love, wanna fall apart
Yeah don't care who you are
Wanna fall in love, wanna fall apart
Well, I don't care who we are,
Wanna fall in love till we fall apart
Yeah I don't care who we are,
Wanna fall in love till we fall apart
The song "Happiness" by Swimming with Dolphins is an introspective exploration of a relationship that is experiencing a disconnect. The lyrics are filled with questions, doubts, and uncertainty as the singer struggles to recognize the person they are with. The opening lyrics, "February skies, you cause the resurrection of my butterflies," allude to the feeling of being in love and the anticipation of seeing the person who ignites those feelings. However, the singer admits they can't recognize the person they are with, indicating a rift in the relationship.
The chorus repeats the question, "Is this making you happy?" as the singer tries to ascertain the other person's feelings. They seem to be expressing a willingness to sacrifice their own happiness for the other person's, stating, "you're all I have to lose, so if it's making you happy, then it's making me happy too." The second verse paints a picture of someone who appears to be content with their pursuits but is unaware of the effect it has on their partner. The line "when all that glory dies, you can find me trapped behind your tired eyes" suggests the partner is left feeling unfulfilled and emotionally drained.
The final section of the song speaks to the desire for love, even in the face of uncertainty. The repetition of "well, I don't care who we are, wanna fall in love until we fall apart" emphasizes the importance of connection, even if it means falling apart in the end. Overall, "Happiness" is a poignant and emotional examination of a relationship in trouble and the desire for connection despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
February skies
The month of February that has plenty of blue skies
You cause the resurrection of my butterflies
You make me feel like everything is possible again, like I have butterflies in my stomach
We got dressed up in disguise
We pretended to be someone else for a moment
And I tried my best but I just can't recognize you
I'm trying hard to understand who you are, but you're still a mystery to me
Well, you, you've got no excuse
You have no reason or justification for your actions
Is this making you happy?
Am I doing something that makes you feel happy?
Cause it's true, you're all I have to lose
You're the only thing that I have, and I don't want to lose you
So if it's making you happy, then it's making me happy too
If something I'm doing is making you happy, then I'm also happy because of that
Go do what you like
Do whatever makes you happy
Cause you always find a way to be satisfied
You are always able to find happiness, no matter what the situation is
But when all that glory dies, you can find my trapped behind your tired eyes
When everything else fades away, you can always find me there, behind your tired eyes
Well, I don't know who you are
I don't really know who you are as a person
Yeah, I don't know who you are
I'm still figuring you out
Well, I don't care who you are
It doesn't matter who you are, I still want to fall in love with you
Wanna fall in love, wanna fall apart
I want to experience the whole spectrum of emotions with you - both love and heartbreak
Well, I don't care who we are, wanna fall in love till we fall apart
It doesn't matter who we are, I want to experience love until we can't anymore
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.