1.The Swingers were a … Read Full Bio ↴There have been several bands with this name.
1.The Swingers were a New Zealand rock band. Formed out of the remnants of The Suburban Reptiles, the founding members were Phil Judd (guitar, vocals), Wayne Stevens (aka Bones Hillman) (bass), and Mark Hough (aka Buster Stiggs) (drums). Formed in 1979, the band released the single "One Good Reason" which was a top 20 hit in New Zealand.
2. The Swingers - Jazz Video (Rotary, 1974). Wickedly groovy jazzy release on Italian library label Rotary.
3. The Swingers were a Northern Soul band.
4. The Swingers - Ufa city punk/orgcore band.
5. the swingers - finland dance band
LOVESICK
The Swingers Lyrics
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In the pursuit of happiness
Ain't it just like you,
It's just like me.
Love is obsession, lovers pine
Always working against the brain
But it's always there, there for always
Deserted in the ruins, of your own building
Standing in the rubble, no roof above you
No walls around you to keep the world at bay
[chorus 1:]
(needle around the tear)?
I need an elixir
I'm feeling lovesick
(needle around the tear)?
I need an elixir
To fix the light
No way out of this nothingness
Nothing can replace the emptiness
But it's just like you,
It's just like me
Oh-oh
Love is a poison in my veins
A part of me that waxes and waves
But it's inside of you,
Inside of me
Amidst the devastation, or was it sabotage
Concrete foundations - all that remains
Standing in the rubble, no roof above you
No walls around you to keep the world at bay
[chorus 2:]
(needle around the tear) ?
I need an elixir
I'm feeling lovesick
(needle around the tear)?
I need an elixir
To fix the light
Hold on to your love, hold on to your love
Hold on to your love - it's all that you've got
[repeated...]
Lovesick.
The Swingers' song "Lovesick" describes the overwhelming feeling of loneliness and the desperate search for happiness. The lyrics suggest that love, although obsessive and irrational, is always present even in the midst of ruins and devastation. The chorus highlights the pain of heartbreak and the need for a cure to fix the light and mend the broken heart. The bridge talks about how love can be poisonous and how it waxes and waves, but it is still inside of the singer.
The imagery of the song paints the picture of a person standing in the rubble of their own building, with no roof above them and no walls around them to keep the world at bay. It conveys the vulnerability and despair one can feel after a heartbreak or a failed relationship. The repetition of the phrase "needle around the tear" and "hold on to your love" serve as reminders of the pain and the hope that come with love.
Overall, the song captures the emotional turmoil of love and the search for a cure for heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught up in a haze of loneliness
Overwhelmed by a foggy feeling of being alone
In the pursuit of happiness
In search of joy and contentment
Ain't it just like you,
Isn't this typical of your behavior
It's just like me.
It's also typical of myself
Love is obsession, lovers pine
Love is an addiction, love seekers yearn for it
Always working against the brain
Love opposes rational thinking
But it's always there, there for always
Love is constant and forever present
Deserted in the ruins, of your own building
Left alone amidst the destruction you caused
It seems like there's no hope of repair(?)
It appears that there's no chance of fixing the damage
Standing in the rubble, no roof above you
In the midst of debris, without any shelter
No walls around you to keep the world at bay
Without any barriers to protect from the outside world
[chorus 1:]
The first chorus of the song
(needle around the tear)?
Indicates the presence of emotional pain
I need an elixir
I require a cure
I'm feeling lovesick
I'm experiencing the aches of love
(needle around the tear)?
Again, emphasizing the presence of emotional discomfort
I need an elixir
Once more, expressing the need for a remedy
To fix the light
To restore brightness and clarity
No way out of this nothingness
No escape from the void and emptiness
Nothing can replace the emptiness
Nothing can fill the void left by a lack of love
But it's just like you,
It's typical of you
It's just like me
It's also characteristic of me
Oh-oh
A vocalization, indicating emotional distress
Love is a poison in my veins
Love feels like a harmful substance within me
A part of me that waxes and waves
A component of myself that ebbs and flows
But it's inside of you,
It's inherent within you
Inside of me
It's also within myself
Amidst the devastation, or was it sabotage
Amongst the ruin or possibly a deliberate act of destruction
Concrete foundations - all that remains
Only the most basic elements are left standing
Standing in the rubble, no roof above you
Still in the midst of debris, with no shelter
No walls around you to keep the world at bay
No barriers protecting from the outside challenges
[chorus 2:]
The second chorus of the song
Hold on to your love, hold on to your love
Retain your love, grasp onto it tightly
It's all that you've got
It's the only thing you possess
[repeated...]
This line is repeated multiple times
Lovesick.
The title of the song
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLS, SAMS, STEVENS
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