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.
Sunset 1989
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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I found you balled up on your bathroom floor
You told me everything in your defense
And never understood the consequence
I won't console, when you have control,
Every time's the last time,
But I know you'll go and do it again.
There was a halo resting above your head,
Then it slid down around your neck,
And I bet you thought I'd never find out,
Cuz you think you're so clever.
So, now we're all grown up and settled down
And you're the only one that's livin' in this ghost town
Try to keep in touch; at least pretend.
I know we'll always be fair-weather friends, 'til the end
If there's a cause, it's already lost.
Cuz I tried the last and you tossed me aside again,
But, it won't happen again...
There was a halo resting above your head,
Then it slid down around your neck,
And I bet you thought I'd never find out,
Cuz you think you're so clever.
The lyrics of Swimming with Dolphins’ song Sunset 1989 talk about a relationship that has gone sour between two individuals. The singer tried to lend a hand, but the other person refused to let them in. They found the other person broken and helpless, but despite the other person’s defense, the singer still tried to understand what happened. However, a sense of frustration is evident when the singer says that they won’t console because every time the same thing happens, and they know it will happen again.
The second verse picks up right where the first left off, with the singer noticing that something is not right. The other person has a halo resting above their head, which eventually slides down around their neck. The halo is a classic symbol of purity and goodness, but in this case, the halo has lost its position above the person’s head, signifying that they are no longer pure or good. For a moment, the other person thinks they’re clever and that the singer will never find out, but the singer sees through the facade.
As the song goes on, the singer talks about growing up and parting ways with the other person, who is living in a "ghost town." The singer tries to keep in touch, but they both know that they're only fair-weather friends who will never truly be close again. The final line of the song tells us that the relationship is over - "But it won't happen again.”
Line by Line Meaning
You never heard me knocking on the door.
I tried to reach out to you, but you didn't listen or notice.
I found you balled up on your bathroom floor
I stumbled upon you in a vulnerable state, feeling helpless.
You told me everything in your defense
You tried to explain and justify yourself, but it didn't excuse your actions.
And never understood the consequence
You didn't fully comprehend the impact of your behavior and the aftermath of your actions.
I won't console, when you have control,
I won't comfort you when you're the one causing harm and you're in charge of your own actions.
Every time's the last time,
You promise to change, but you end up repeating the same mistakes again and again.
But I know you'll go and do it again.
I have little faith in your ability to change, as you've let me down before.
There was a halo resting above your head,
You once had a positive aura about you, but it slowly disappeared over time.
Then it slid down around your neck,
Your once-positive energy has turned into something negative and constricting.
And I bet you thought I'd never find out,
You hoped that I wouldn't discover the truth about your actions.
Cuz you think you're so clever.
You believe you can outsmart others and get away with your behavior.
So, now we're all grown up and settled down
We've matured and calmed down, but you haven't changed much.
And you're the only one that's livin' in this ghost town
You're stuck in a place of loneliness and negativity because of your own choices.
Try to keep in touch; at least pretend.
We should maintain contact, even if it's just for appearances or politeness.
I know we'll always be fair-weather friends, 'til the end
We'll remain cordial but not truly close, with our friendship dependent on positive circumstances.
If there's a cause, it's already lost.
There's no point in trying to change the situation, as it's already beyond repair.
Cuz I tried the last and you tossed me aside again,
I attempted to give our relationship another chance, but you disregarded my effort and hurt me again.
But, it won't happen again...
I've learned my lesson and won't put myself in that situation again.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.