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.
Up In The Stars
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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We know each other like our own skin and bones
We know the scars,
How they got where they are, in places no one else knows.
If you call this love, then show me some feeling
And if it all goes numb, just keep on breathing.
When you hit the ground, maybe you'll see
The only way to fall is down
I'll be up in the stars
But I'll be anywhere you are
Just say you need me and I'll come down
We'll never know, We'll never ever know if you just let it go
If it comes undone, then tie up your loose ends.
When the colors run, then all of the shapes blend.
Oh, you know there's still a ways to go, so don't start retreating
No, you just gotta take it slow
When you're lost and all out of breath just call and I'll come running baby
I'll watch you falling from me
When you hit the ground maybe you'll see
The only way to fall is down
And I'll be up in the stars
But I'll be anywhere you are
Just say you need me and I'll come down
The days go by...
The lyrics of Up in the Stars by Swimming with Dolphins depict a deep connection between two individuals who know each other intimately - more than skin and bones. They know each other’s deepest scars and how they got them, something no one else knows. The singer is asking for proof of love, urging the other person to show some feelings in case things go numb. However, even if they do, the request is to keep breathing.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their willingness to be there for the other person no matter what happens. They are portrayed as someone who will watch the other person fall, follow them down and pick them up, no matter where they are. The request is to call out for help during times of trouble, regardless of how lost or out of breath they may feel, and the singer promises to come running. The outro mentions how the days go by, implying that despite everything, life goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
Look in these eyes
The singer and the person they are addressing have a deep connection and understanding of each other.
We know each other like our own skin and bones
The singer and the person they are addressing know each other very well, almost as if they are a part of each other.
We know the scars, How they got where they are, in places no one else knows.
They share personal experiences and have knowledge of each other's past trauma that is not known by anyone else.
If you call this love, then show me some feeling
The artist is expressing a desire for more emotional connection and intimacy in their relationship, questioning if it is really love if there is no feeling shown.
And if it all goes numb, just keep on breathing.
The artist advises the person they are addressing to keep pushing forward even if their emotions become muted and hard to feel.
I'll watch you falling from me
The singer is aware that the other person may distance themselves and fall away, but they will be there to witness it.
When you hit the ground, maybe you'll see
The singer suggests that the other person may need to hit rock bottom to come to certain realizations.
The only way to fall is down
In order to move forward and progress, sometimes rock bottom is the only option.
I'll be up in the stars
The artist may distance themselves from the other person, but they will always be watching over them from afar.
But I'll be anywhere you are
Despite the distance, the artist will always be there for the other person when they need them.
Just say you need me and I'll come down
The singer reassures the other person that they are only a call or a message away and that they will be there in their time of need.
We'll never know, We'll never ever know if you just let it go
If the other person doesn't express their true emotions and let their fears control them, they will never know what could have been.
If it comes undone, then tie up your loose ends.
The singer advises the other person to fix any loose ends before things fall apart completely.
When the colors run, then all of the shapes blend.
When things become more confusing and less clear, everything starts to blend together and become harder to distinguish.
Oh, you know there's still a ways to go, so don't start retreating
The singer advises the other person to keep pushing forward and not to retreat just because they are unsure what lies ahead.
No, you just gotta take it slow
The artist encourages the other person to take things at their own pace and not to rush things.
When you're lost and all out of breath just call and I'll come running baby
The artist is there for the other person when they are feeling lost or overwhelmed and will come to their aid.
The days go by...
The passage of time is inevitable, and life will continue to move forward regardless of what happens.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.