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.
Pajama Party
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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And you're sick of counting the sheep
The sunlight in your head
Just won't let you put the days to bed
Pick a place to meet
In pajamas and bare feet
On a moonlit street
Move me to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Oh, the places we could go
Chicago, New York, and Toronto
And if it starts to snow
We can hop a train to Mexico
Where we'll sleep on the beach
With blankets made of leaves from palm trees
And we'll say "Let's never leave"
And that's when I'll feel the sun creeping up on me
I'll always wake up so confused
Each time I have that dream of you
So if you dreamt of me, too
Does that mean we dreamt the same dream
The lyrics of Swimming with Dolphins's song Pajama Party is a song that talks about finding solace in someone else's presence when sleep seems to be elusive. The song starts by talking about insomnia; when a person cannot sleep and the common but almost futile task of counting sheep. The lyrics describe the condition where a person's mind is filled with a lot of thoughts that they cannot seem to shake off, no matter how hard they try to relax. The line, "The sunlight in your head/Just won't let you put the days to bed" accurately captures this experience.
The song goes on to suggest that instead of worrying about not being able to sleep, you should reach out to someone you care about and invite them over for a pajama party. The idea of a pajama party as a solution to insomnia is clever because pajama parties connote fun, relaxation, and companionship. The lyrics suggest that a pajama party on a moonlit street, with bare feet and in your comfy pajamas, can be a soothing and calming experience. It is as if the gentle breeze and the comfort of being around people you care about, listening to their heartbeats, and holding them, is enough to lull you to sleep.
The lyrics also suggest that, as you slowly drift off to sleep, you could dream about going on adventures with your pajama party companions. The places mentioned, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and even Mexico, connote excitement and adventure. The lyrics suggest that with your companions, you could go on grand adventures, sleep on the beach with palm tree leaves for blankets and never leave.
Line by Line Meaning
When you just can't sleep
When you are too restless to fall asleep
And you're sick of counting the sheep
And even counting imaginary sheep is not helping
The sunlight in your head
The light of your thoughts and imagination
Just won't let you put the days to bed
Just won't let you forget the experiences of the day
Pick a place to meet
Choose a place where we can reunite
In pajamas and bare feet
Dressed comfortably, without worrying about appearances
On a moonlit street
On a tranquil and romantic street illuminated by the moonlight
Move me to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Entrance me with the passion in your eyes and the melody in your voice
Oh, the places we could go
Oh, the possibilities and adventures that await us
Chicago, New York, and Toronto
Chicago, New York, and Toronto are just a few examples of those possibilities
And if it starts to snow
Regardless of the weather, we will embark on our journey
We can hop a train to Mexico
We will take a train to Mexico to start anew
Where we'll sleep on the beach
Where we'll slumber on the shore
With blankets made of leaves from palm trees
With handwoven sheets composed of palm tree leaves
And we'll say "Let's never leave"
And we'll confess that this paradise is too ideal to leave behind
And that's when I'll feel the sun creeping up on me
And that's when I'll realize that the night has come to an end
I'll always wake up so confused
I'll always awaken in disorientation
Each time I have that dream of you
Every occurrence when you and the dream merge in my head
So if you dreamt of me, too
So, if you too dream of our gossamer world of peace and serenity,
Does that mean we dreamt the same dream
Did our subconscious cross each other's roads and imagined a mutual utopia?
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.