I Can Swing My Sword
Toby Turner Lyrics
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Sword, my diamond sword, sword
You can not afford, 'ford
Ford, my diamond sword, sword
Even if you could, could
I have a patent!
Exactly in this manner, manner
Welcome to my manor, manor
I ca ca ca canna canna
Swing, swing, swing my sword, sword
Whenever I get bored, bored
I can swing my sword, sword
I can swing my sword, sword!
Once I hit the floor boards
But I had it restored
And it was expensive
But it was a write off!
Swinging is my business
And by that I mean swinging swords
Please do not ignore
Do you like my sword?
Ha!
That was rhetorical
You know I am the oracle
I know you like my sword
It's made of freakin' diamonds
If you don't you're lying
But that would be fine
Because it is awesome
And you're probably jealous!
I can swing my sword, sword
'Cause I am the lord, lord
Lord of diamond swooooorrrrrddddssssah!
HA HA HA HA HA!
Toby Turner's song I Can Swing My Sword is a comedic take on the common trope of medieval knights and their sword. The opening lines "Do you like my sword, sword? / Sword, my diamond sword, sword / You can not afford, 'ford / Ford, my diamond sword, sword / Even if you could, could / I have a patent!" show the pride that the singer has in his expensive, diamond-encrusted sword. He goes on to declare how his sword is unique and no one else can make it in the same manner. The words "Welcome to my manor, manor / I ca ca ca canna canna" further add to the medieval feel of the song.
The chorus "Swing, swing, swing my sword, sword / Whenever I get bored, bored / I can swing my sword, sword / I can swing my sword, sword!" indicates that swinging his sword is the singer's favorite pastime. He even had it restored after once hitting the floorboards. The lines "Swinging is my business / And by that, I mean swinging swords / Please do not ignore / Do you like my sword?" show how seriously the singer takes his sword swinging. The next few lines, "Ha! / That was rhetorical / You know I am the oracle" add a touch of humor and self-importance to the song. The final lines "I can swing my sword, sword / 'Cause I am the lord, lord / Lord of diamond swooooorrrrrddddssssah! / HA HA HA HA HA!" show the singer's intense pride and joy in swinging his sword.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you like my sword, sword?
Asking if the listener admires my diamond sword.
Sword, my diamond sword, sword
Reiterating that the sword is a diamond sword.
You cannot afford, 'ford
The listener doesn't have enough money to buy it.
Ford, my diamond sword, sword
Reiterating that the sword is a diamond sword.
Even if you could, could
Even if the listener could buy it.
I have a patent!
I own the rights to this kind of sword.
No one else can make a sword
No one else can make a sword like mine.
Exactly in this manner, manner
Precisely made in this specific way.
Welcome to my manor, manor
Welcoming the listener to my place.
I ca ca ca canna canna
Stuttering while speaking.
Swing, swing, swing my sword, sword
Having a good time swinging swords when bored.
Whenever I get bored, bored
Swinging swords is a pastime when not busy.
I can swing my sword, sword
I have the ability to swing my sword.
Once I hit the floor boards
Once I accidentally hit the floor with my sword.
But I had it restored
The sword was brought back to its original state.
And it was expensive
The restoration was costly.
But it was a write off!
The restoration was tax deductible.
Swinging is my business
Swinging swords is what I do.
And by that I mean swinging swords
I am literally talking about swinging swords.
Please do not ignore
Asking the listener to pay attention.
Ha!
Expressing laughter.
That was rhetorical
Not actually looking for an answer.
You know I am the oracle
You know that I am knowledgeable.
I know you like my sword
I am aware that you admire my sword.
It's made of freakin' diamonds
Emphasizing that the sword is made of diamonds.
If you don't you're lying
Claiming that if the listener doesn't like the sword, they are dishonest.
But that would be fine
Accepting that not everyone likes the sword.
Because it is awesome
Asserting that the sword is exceptional.
And you're probably jealous!
Suggesting that the listener is envious.
'Cause I am the lord, lord
Confidently exclaiming that I am the lord.
Lord of diamond swooooorrrrrddddssssah!
Being exaggeratedly dramatic about being the lord of diamond swords.
HA HA HA HA HA!
Laughing hysterically.
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tobuscus
GonzoSSM did some animation on my new song - check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsnB--etjBo
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@KinkyMeat
Ayo?? Tobuscus run me dem cheeks bro i needa borrow em for a school project 🙏🏼
@troxity5589
i love you
@ikee8558
can i ask why the spotify version of the song got changed? im so very confused...
@ricogoins
W
@Denkata
Imagine "I CAN SWING MY SWORD!" Netherite Edition
@blen_dysstudio3487
I'm actually surprised how I still remember the lyrics clearly til this day. Haven't heard this song in a very long while.
@sonict1143
So do I and the song is better than I last saw it every time
@erinthedemonhog2090
Same. I sometimes hum it while cleaning, cooking or showering. It's still really catchy
@megancross6010
SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME I REMEMBER AFTER 4 OR 5 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!