Delirious
swim school Lyrics

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This happens to me every night
I can never do it right
You seem to explain it over and over
Again and again
I know that you have made up your mind
As soon as I come into sight
You disengage when you see my name, my face, my age

So what do you want me to say?
Oh, you′re so dangerous
So generous, like I've never seen it before
Then I lie a little more
Oh, you′re so delirious
If you think I'll ever listen to a word you say

See I wanna know who gave you the right
To treat us any way you like
You put us down and cut us off and shut us out
And you could never hide your lack of respect
Even if you tried your best
It just lingers around, and I know that you're proud
In the way that you sound

So what do you want me to say?
Oh, you′re so dangerous
So generous, like I′ve never seen it before
Then I lie a little more
Oh, you're so delirious
If you think I′ll ever listen to a word you say

I'll say it louder for you
So it can really get through
Your insecurities show nothing but your jealousy
I′ll say it louder for you
So it can really get through
Your insecurities show nothing but your jealousy

So what do you want me to say?
Oh, you're so dangerous
So generous, like I′ve never seen it before
Then I lie a little more

Oh, you're so delirious
If you think I'll ever listen to a word you say

Overall Meaning

In the song "Delirious" by Swim School, the lyrics depict a recurring pattern of mistreatment and disrespect in a relationship. The singer expresses their frustration and confusion about the situation, as they struggle to understand why the other person consistently undermines and ignores them. Despite their efforts to communicate and seek understanding, it seems that the other person has already made up their mind about the singer, disengaging whenever they are present.

The singer questions the other person's authority to treat them in such a way, highlighting the lack of respect and disregard they face. The lyrics imply that the other person constantly puts them down, cuts them off, and shuts them out, without any apparent reason or justification. The singer recognizes the presence of underlying insecurities and jealousy in the other person's behavior, which further contributes to the toxic nature of their relationship.

In the chorus, the singer defiantly declares that they will not be manipulated or swayed by the other person. They reject the idea of listening to any more empty words or false promises, emphasizing their unwillingness to be controlled by the manipulative tactics employed by the other person.

Overall, "Delirious" portrays a situation where one person is consistently mistreated and disrespected by another, leading to frustration and a sense of helplessness. The lyrics convey a message of standing up for oneself and refusing to be subjected to toxic behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

This happens to me every night
I constantly go through this same experience every night

I can never do it right
No matter what I do, I can never do it correctly

You seem to explain it over and over
You repetitively try to explain it to me

Again and again
Repeatedly, without end

I know that you have made up your mind
I am aware that you have already formed your opinion

As soon as I come into sight
The moment you see me

You disengage when you see my name, my face, my age
You become disconnected when you encounter my name, my appearance, my age

So what do you want me to say?
What do you expect me to say?

Oh, you're so dangerous
You are incredibly harmful

So generous, like I've never seen it before
Unusually kind, in a way I have never witnessed

Then I lie a little more
Subsequently, I tell additional falsehoods

If you think I'll ever listen to a word you say
If you believe I will ever pay attention to anything you say

See I wanna know who gave you the right
I desire to know who empowered you

To treat us any way you like
To mistreat us however you please

You put us down and cut us off and shut us out
You belittle us, exclude us, and ignore us

And you could never hide your lack of respect
You can never conceal your absence of respect

Even if you tried your best
Even if you exerted maximum effort

It just lingers around, and I know that you're proud
It simply persists, and I am aware that you are complacent

In the way that you sound
In the manner of your speech

I'll say it louder for you
I will emphasize it more forcefully to make sure you understand

So it can really get through
So that the message can truly penetrate

Your insecurities show nothing but your jealousy
Your insecurities only reveal your envy

I'll say it louder for you
I will reiterate it more loudly for your benefit

So it can really get through
So that it can truly be understood

Your insecurities show nothing but your jealousy
Your insecurities simply expose your envy

So what do you want me to say?
What is it that you desire for me to express?

Oh, you're so dangerous
You pose a significant threat

So generous, like I've never seen it before
Remarkably giving, in a manner that is unfamiliar to me

Then I lie a little more
Subsequently, I tell a few more lies

Oh, you're so delirious
You are completely out of touch with reality

If you think I'll ever listen to a word you say
If you believe that I will ever pay attention to anything you say

Writer(s): Alice Bella Johnson, Lewis Neil Bunting, Matthew Thomas Mitchell, Billy Parkinson Meredith Sacha Mcmahon

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