Chlorine
Zibra Lyrics


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Like glitter shining
Under the waterline
Oh come on baby, lets take a dive.
Whirlpools are spinning
Reflections in my eyes
Oh come on baby, ride the waves of time.
Swim!
All I wanna do... All I wanna do...
Swim!
All I wanna do...
Swim!
Abyss is calling
To swim down with the tide
Oh come on baby, let's take a dive.
The light is changing
F*ck it lets take the slide
Oh come on baby, to the waterside.
Swim!
All I wanna do... All I wanna do...
Swim!
All I wanna do...
Swim!
Forget what is underneath
Held back by the skin of our teeth
Forget that chlorine hurts your skin




Well, screw all that cause all I wanna do is...
SWIM!

Overall Meaning

The song "Chlorine" by Zibra is about taking a risk and diving deep into something, even though it may be uncomfortable or scary. The lyrics describe the glimmering beauty of something just beneath the surface and the desire to explore it, to let go of inhibitions and just swim. The "glitter shining under the waterline" represents some unknown adventure waiting to be discovered. The whirlpools and reflections in the singer's eyes suggest that they are excited, maybe even a little anxious, about what's ahead.


The chorus repeats the phrase "All I wanna do is swim," emphasizing the idea that this adventure is the only thing that matters right now. The abyss, or deep unknown, is calling the singer to explore, and they are not reluctant to take a dive. The phrase "let's take the slide" suggests that the journey may be fast and exhilarating, reflecting the thrill that comes with taking a risk. The added expletive "F*ck it" in the line "F*ck it lets take the slide" emphasizes the carefree and spontaneous attitude that the singer has towards this adventure.


The final verse urges the listener to forget about the potential pain or discomfort that comes with taking risks, just like how chlorine can hurt your skin. Instead, the singer encourages us to push forward, to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and take a chance. The song ends with a final exclamation of "SWIM!" as a reminder to the listener to embrace the adventure wholeheartedly.


Line by Line Meaning

Like glitter shining
The singer is metaphorically comparing something, possibly the water, to glitter that shines brightly.


Under the waterline
The singer is referring to the space below the surface of the water.


Oh come on baby, lets take a dive.
The singer is urging someone to join them in jumping into the water.


Whirlpools are spinning
The artist is observing that whirlpools, which are circular water currents, are forming.


Reflections in my eyes
The artist is seeing their own reflection in the water or observing the reflection of the surrounding environment.


Oh come on baby, ride the waves of time.
The singer is urging someone to take part in something exciting (e.g., swimming) that will make memories that will last.


Swim!
The singer is exclaiming the word "swim," a command being issued to someone.


All I wanna do... All I wanna do...
The artist is repeating the phrase "all I wanna do," emphasizing their desire to just swim.


Abyss is calling
The artist is using the word "abyss" as a metaphor for the deep, dark part of the water beyond where they can see.


To swim down with the tide
The artist is urging someone to swim with the water's natural flow, perhaps to experience the sensation of being carried along by the water.


Oh come on baby, let's take a dive.
The singer is once again urging someone to join them in swimming or jumping into the water.


The light is changing
The artist is noticing that the amount or quality of light in the environment is changing, perhaps indicating a transition (such as the beginning or end of the day).


F*ck it lets take the slide
The singer is using this phrase to mean they are willing to take a risk and do something exciting.


Oh come on baby, to the waterside.
The singer is urging someone to come with them to the shoreline or edge of the water.


Swim!
The singer repeats their command to swim.


Forget what is underneath
The artist is urging someone not to worry about what is in the water (such as animals, plants, or debris) and just swim anyway.


Held back by the skin of our teeth
The artist is using this phrase to mean that they are taking a risk (swimming) despite the fact that they could face negative consequences.


Forget that chlorine hurts your skin
The singer is acknowledging that swimming in chlorinated water is not good for your skin, but is urging someone to not worry about that and swim anyway.


Well, screw all that cause all I wanna do is... SWIM!
The singer acknowledges the risks and negative consequences of swimming, but doesn't care because all they want to do is go for a swim.




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DahlaVibez

This is phenomenal and underated dude...these songs should be made popular today !

Iron Corpse Voice Acting

DAMN!! This song is MY JAM!
I've been playing this amazing tune pretty much non stop since I found it.
Keep rocking Sam, no matter what project you're apart of I will DEFINITELY check it out.

PEEKization

Always gives me a great mood :)

Emulated Nostalgia

I only heard of you guys about 10 minutes ago. WHY? You guys are fucking incredible.

Jessica

+nssallpowerfulonenss because of fifa 16

Keytar Kris 🎹🎸

Looooooooooovin' it!😍

Juliàn Richmol

So cool. I like the music like 80's. I want an album of zibra.

Daeth Of Death

I want to hear more from you guys! 

ospididious

And now, here we are, in the late 80's or early 90's... Nice retro piece. I dig it.

Dj's Weekly Top 20

Great job, Zibra!

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