Warming up
The Swellers Lyrics


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Every time I cross the line
It's dependency every second you're asleep
This bitter night is just a dream
So I'll sleep it off
Will I wake up if I sleep it off
And I wanted to see it coming true
And I wanted to see it
Every day I find a way to make you wait for me
It feels better in the heat
You said, just go inside
It's good to think while you're warming up
I'll still be here when you're warm enough
And I wanted to see it coming true
And I wanted to see things like you do
And I wanted to see it coming true
Cause I'll never be me without you
You're good for me
Yeah, you're good for me
You're good for me
Yeah, you're good for me
You're good for me
You're good for me
You're good for me
You're good for me
And I wanted to see it coming true
And I wanted to see things like you do
And I wanted to see it coming true




Cause I'll never be me without you
No, I'll never be me without you

Overall Meaning

The Swellers's song "Warming Up" is an introspective and emotional track that touches upon the themes of dependency, love, and self-identity. The opening lines, "Every time I cross the line, it's dependency every second you're asleep" indicate the singer's reliance on their partner's presence and support. The following lines, "This bitter night is just a dream, so I'll sleep it off, will I wake up if I sleep it off" suggest that the singer is struggling with their emotions and is seeking solace in sleep. They feel lost and unsure of themselves, but they hope that things will be better when they wake up.


In the chorus, the singer expresses their desire to see things coming true and to see things from their partner's perspective. They acknowledge the importance of their partner in their life and how they shape the singer's sense of self. The lines, "Cause I'll never be me without you" emphasize how integral the partner is to the singer's identity and highlights the depth of their love for them. The repeated "You're good for me" lines again reinforce the idea of the partner being a positive influence in the singer's life.


Overall, the song is about finding comfort and support in a partner and the realization of how much they mean to the singer. It's a heartfelt and relatable track that showcases The Swellers's ability to convey complex emotions through their music.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I cross the line
Whenever I push beyond a limit,


It's dependency every second you're asleep
I feel reliant on you even when you're not awake,


This bitter night is just a dream
The harsh reality is only temporary,


So I'll sleep it off
I'll try to ignore it or forget about it,


Will I wake up if I sleep it off
Can I really escape it by sleeping,


And I wanted to see it coming true
I hoped to witness my aspirations becoming a reality,


Every day I find a way to make you wait for me
I delay our plans by making you wait for me every day,


It feels better in the heat
Things are more comfortable and enjoyable when the temperature is high,


You said, just go inside
You told me to take shelter or retreat,


It's good to think while you're warming up
I can use the time to prepare both physically and mentally,


I'll still be here when you're warm enough
I'll wait for you to be ready before we continue,


Cause I'll never be me without you
I need you in my life to be truly myself,


You're good for me
You bring positivity and growth into my life,


Yeah, you're good for me
I know you have a positive impact on my life,


No, I'll never be me without you
I can never be my true self without your presence in my life,




Writer(s): Nicholas Brian Diener, Jonathan Adam Diener Copyright: The Heartburn Kid Music, Big Dien Music, W.B.M. Music Corp., Fueled by Ramen Inc.

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