Swimming
lunar vacation Lyrics
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Looking around and they're all just the same
The least you could do was just tell me a lie
She can't sleep at night and she's starting to cry
And in the middle of the night she saw the way
And in the middle of the night she felt okay
Keep telling me both, and I'm sure i'll catch on...
If this isn't what you wanted at all,
The reflection from your eyes can fall
And in the middle of the night she saw the way
And in the middle of the night she felt okay
The song "Swimming" by Lunar Vacation addresses the feeling of isolation and loneliness that comes with throwing a party that nobody attends. The singer laments that everyone she invited to her party did not show up, and she feels like everyone around her is just the same. She even wishes that someone would have told her a lie instead of ignoring her party invitation altogether. As she becomes overwhelmed with sadness and cries herself to sleep, she eventually sees a light at the end of the tunnel, represented by the phrase "middle of the night she saw the way." This light brings her comfort, and she begins to feel at peace as she finds herself "feeling okay" in the middle of the night.
The lyrics also address the insecurities that can arise when someone feels rejected or unappreciated. The singer questions whether she is too much or not enough for those around her, and she pleads for honesty, even if it means being told that what she has to offer is not what others want. However, she also recognizes that sometimes the reflection of someone's eyes can be enough to lift her spirits and make her feel seen and valued.
There are a few possible interpretations of the phrase "middle of the night she saw the way." It could mean that the darkness and stillness of the night help the singer gain perspective on her situation and find a sense of clarity. Alternatively, it could refer to a more mystical or spiritual experience in which the singer has a revelation or epiphany that guides her towards a sense of peace and acceptance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Swimming" offer a poignant exploration of the loneliness and insecurity that can come with rejection, as well as the hope that can be found in moments of clarity or connection.
Line by Line Meaning
She had a party and nobody came
She planned a celebration but nobody showed up
Looking around and they're all just the same
Observing everyone and realizing that they are all alike
The least you could do was just tell me a lie
She wishes someone would've lied to make her feel better
She can't sleep at night and she's starting to cry
Unable to sleep and shedding tears over the lonely situation
And in the middle of the night she saw the way
In the middle of the night, she discovered a solution
And in the middle of the night she felt okay
Finding comfort and peace in the darkness
Am I too much or just not enough?
Questioning whether she is too overwhelming or not sufficient
Keep telling me both, and I'm sure i'll catch on...
Asking to be told both criticisms so she can understand
If this isn't what you wanted at all,
Wondering if this was not the arrangement you preferred
The reflection from your eyes can fall
Seeing disappointment reflected in someone's eyes
Writer(s): Connor Dowd
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Talia
on Blue Honey
The lines "I stood on the dock and waited all throughout the night
Reaching so far for that pointless green light" refer to the green light in The Great Gatsby.