Blink
The Swarm Lyrics


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"How did it come to this?" The question's getting old so fast. You can't remember the moment that everything went to shit, but somehow, somewhere along the line, it just got that way. You turned around and everything good was gone. Gone




Overall Meaning

The lyrics "How did it come to this?" from The Swarm's song Blink talks about a situation where the singer looks back in time and tries to understand the moment everything went wrong. This question is repeated throughout the song because the singer can't contemplate how everything spiraled out of control. The phrase "The question's getting old so fast" suggests that the singer is tired of thinking about what went wrong but can't seem to shake off the feeling of sadness and loss that comes with it.


The next line "You can't remember the moment that everything went to shit" is an expression of frustration because it seems impossible to pinpoint a specific moment that changed everything. It could be a relationship, friendship, or career that took a turn for the worse. The line "somewhere along the line, it just got that way" suggests that the change was gradual, and the singer didn't notice when everything good disappeared.


The last line "You turned around and everything good was gone" signifies that the singer is now looking back on what was once positive and is facing a new reality. The theme of the song seems to be about regret and reflection, and the singer wants to understand how they got to the present situation. Overall, the lyrics in "Blink" tell a story of someone who is trying to make sense of a tough moment in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

How did it come to this?
Wondering about the cause of the current situation.


The question's getting old so fast.
Repeating the same question but no clarity so far.


You can't remember the moment that everything went to shit, but somehow, somewhere along the line, it just got that way.
Unsure about when everything went wrong, it happened somewhere unexpectedly.


You turned around and everything good was gone.
Realization of all good things disappearing when they turn their back.




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