Swing Low
The Devil Music Co. Lyrics

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I went to the river
But the current can't carry me
I went to the preacher
But my soul can't be redeemed
I went for my pistol
But the firing pin was a dud
Too much a coward for razors
I can't stand the sight of blood

So swing low sweet chariot
Swing low, come on and take me Home
I'm a killer baby
I didn't get caught so I can't hang
I'm that kind of crazy
That a straight jacket can't contain
Go on and get your rifle
Put a bullet right through my brain
Let me down easy
I Promise I won't feel a thing
So swing low, sweet chariot
Swing low, come on and take me home
well I looked over Jordan and what did I see
coming fore to carry me home
a band of angels coming after me
coming fore to carry me home
well if you get there before I do
coming fore to carry me home

tell all my friends I'm coming too
coming fore to carry me home

Overall Meaning

The Devil Music Co.'s song, "Swing Low" is a melancholic tune that depicts the struggle of someone who is unable to escape their past actions. The song begins with the singer attempting to seek solace in various places; the river, the preacher, and even their pistol. However, nothing brings them comfort, and they are left feeling helpless and cowardly. The chorus, "Swing low, sweet chariot, come on and take me home," is a plea for a higher power to take them away from their present circumstances and bring them to a better place.

The second verse of the song reveals more about the singer's past. They are a killer who managed to avoid getting caught and, as a result, cannot be punished for their actions. They are aware of their own insanity and know that even a straight jacket cannot contain them. The bridge of the song describes a vision of the afterlife, where a band of angels is coming to take them home. The singer seems to have accepted their fate and is willing to go wherever the angels take them.

Overall, "Swing Low" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of guilt, redemption, and acceptance. The song's moving lyrics and haunting melody make it a standout track in The Devil Music Co.'s repertoire.

Line by Line Meaning

I went to the river
I tried to escape my problems by going to the river

But the current can't carry me
But even the river couldn't wash away my troubles

I went to the preacher
I turned to religion for salvation

But my soul can't be redeemed
But I know deep down I'm too far gone to be saved

I went for my pistol
I considered ending it all with my gun

But the firing pin was a dud
But even my gun failed me

Too much a coward for razors
I'm too afraid to harm myself

I can't stand the sight of blood
I'm too weak to even handle blood

So swing low sweet chariot
I'm ready for death to take me

Swing low, come on and take me Home
I'm ready to die and be taken to a better place

I'm a killer baby
I've done terrible things