Swing Shift
The Whippersnappers Lyrics
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I know you knew that it would never last
Felt like some thing's taken from you
Strange, how things they change so fast
Now I've grown so cold and bitter
A statue made of stone sometimes
I pray I wouldn't feel like I am
Heard your conversation
It's not enough to make me change my mind
It's hard enough to live
With so much left inside
Heard your conversation
It's not enough to make me change my mind
It's hard enough to live
With so much left inside
I try to live my life
And take it step by step and day by day
Throw off these chains of instability
And find the light to lead my way
Answers, explanations, questions
Each bridge has its toll
I swore to God, I had more strength than that
But I'm not too strong to lose control
Heard your conversation
It's not enough to make me change my mind
It's hard enough to live
With so much left inside
Heard your conversation
It's not enough to make me change my mind
It's hard enough to live
With so much left inside
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
The Whippersnappers' song "Swing Shift" explores the emotional journey of a person who has fallen out of love and is left with a bitter residue. The lyrics suggest that the person in question was once in love and perhaps believed that their relationship would last forever, but things changed rapidly. Now, they feel hollow, as though something has been taken from them and they've become a "statue made of stone". Despite the loneliness they experience, they still choose to be alone, as they believe it is somehow better than being with someone who doesn't give them what they need.
The song touches on the universal themes of waiting, frustration, and the desperation to leave behind a familiar town that has become a source of stagnation. The lyrics are filled with questions about the toll each bridge has on the emotions and the feeling of losing control. The singer of the song is evidently someone who doesn't want to wait any longer to move on with their life and is tired of feeling stuck in one place. Despite the clarity offered by the conversation they've overheard, it's hard for them to move on as they feel there's still so much inside of them.
Overall, "Swing Shift" is a poignant expression of the emotional aftermath of falling out of love, waiting for change, and the fear of staying stuck in one place.
Line by Line Meaning
When you first fell in love
Back when you fell in love for the first time
I know you knew that it would never last
You knew it wouldn't last from the start
Felt like something's taken from you
It seemed like something was missing
Strange, how things they change so fast
It's funny how quickly things can change
Now I've grown so cold and bitter
Now I've become cold and resentful
A statue made of stone sometimes
Sometimes I feel like a statue
I pray I wouldn't feel like I am
I wish I didn't feel this way
Somehow better off alone
Maybe it's better if I'm alone
Heard your conversation
I overheard your conversation
It's not enough to make me change my mind
Your words didn't convince me to change my mind
It's hard enough to live
I'm struggling to get by
With so much left inside
Dealing with so many unresolved feelings
I try to live my life
I'm trying to live day by day
And take it step by step and day by day
Slowly but surely
Throw off these chains of instability
Breaking free from the unstable situation
And find the light to lead my way
Looking for clarity and direction
Answers, explanations, questions
There are so many questions and not enough answers
Each bridge has its toll
Every decision has consequences
I swore to God, I had more strength than that
I thought I was stronger than this
But I'm not too strong to lose control
But I'm still susceptible to losing control
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
I'm exhausted from waiting and it's frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
I need to gather myself and leave this town
I'm so tired of waiting, it's somehow frustrating
I'm exhausted from waiting and it's frustrating
To get it together, get out of this town
I need to gather myself and leave this town
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Written by: ANDY MUNN
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