Swept Away
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When I think of you
Take me to that place
Where it's control I lose
I'm soothed by you, you take it all away
I lose to you, surrendered at the start of the game
We're right here, always been
Hide away, I hide away with you
I let the world just slip away
I'm left with you
Your little masquerade, I'm sure of the mood
The moments we've shared
Always ended too soon
Part of you stays a while
Even when you're far away
How so far away, yet you feel so near
The lyrics of The xx's Swept Away are a testament to the power of love and how it makes everything else fade away. The song talks about being lost in thoughts about someone, in a way that is so intense that it's almost like experiencing a different reality. The lyrics, "I get swept away, When I think of you, Take me to that place, Where it's control I lose" give a clear picture of how the singer is completely out of control and is at the mercy of the feelings that the person they're thinking about inspires in them. The lines, "I'm soothed by you, you take it all away, I lose to you, surrendered at the start of the game" portray how the person is willing to surrender everything to be with the one they love.
The song also touches on the idea of escaping reality by hiding away with someone. The lines "Hide away, I hide away with you, I let the world just slip away, I'm left with you" allude to finding refuge from the stresses of daily life by being with someone who makes everything else disappear. The song's final lines, "Part of you stays a while, Even when you're far away, How so far away, yet you feel so near" suggest that even when the person they love is physically distant, the memory and feelings associated with them remain strong.
Overall, the lyrics of Swept Away are deeply romantic and convey the feelings of being completely taken over by strong emotions for someone. The imagery created is powerful and emotive, making the song a moving tribute to love.
Line by Line Meaning
I get swept away
I'm overwhelmed and captivated by my thoughts of you
When I think of you
My mind is consumed by thoughts of you
Take me to that place
Bring me to the state of mind where I lose control
Where it's control I lose
A state of mind where I surrender control to my emotions
I'm soothed by you, you take it all away
You bring me peace and calm and take away my worries
I lose to you, surrendered at the start of the game
I submit to you and give in to my emotions right from the beginning
I'll never deceive
I will always be truthful to you
We're right here, always been
We have always been connected, and we are currently in the same space
Hide away, I hide away with you
I seek refuge with you and escape from the world
I let the world just slip away
I allow the troubles of the world to slip away and focus on being with you
I'm left with you
All that's left is my connection to you
Your little masquerade, I'm sure of the mood
You may try to hide what you're feeling, but I understand
The moments we've shared
Our time together
Always ended too soon
I always wish we could've spent more time together
Part of you stays a while
A piece of you remains with me even when you're physically gone
Even when you're far away
Even when we are separated by distance
How so far away, yet you feel so near
You may be physically far, but I still feel connected to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Romy Anna Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, James Thomas Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PattyNadros
Almost three years now, and this song still sounds as good as it did while listening to it for the first time.
@sarahl9398
It was love at first listen for this song. It's been years now and things are a little different compared to then, but this song still feels the same to me.
@dopewhale
I love how The XX's music completely changes your mood. And completely chills you put right then and there its honestly amazing.
@krisbrandow3334
all their songs are just very well put together!
@Nadzj62
This entire album is exactly how I feel right now.. It's the only thing getting me through each day <3 the Xx
@lovelylaguna9822
wow I've been listening to the xx for years and it never gets old. I can relate to it so much and the lyrics really get me, helped me a lot with my feelings this year through all the heart aches and everything
@Parawhore34
I immediately started crying to the beginning and then I felt silly when the song got more upbeat lol
@fuckinsenia8041
This song still makes me cry. It's such a beautiful song with a badass meaning. Lol
@gabmontiel
They make me feel like if every thing will be ok with every word of their songs, that's why I love the xx.
@nebuulla
One of the best songs of the album!