Swing
trace_adkins Lyrics
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Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
(Strike one)
Hey baby, do you do come here often?
(Strike two)
Hey baby, now what's your sign?
Hold on now, where you goin'?
(He is out)
Jimmy's out, next in line
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
(First base)
Why yes I went to Harvard
(Safe)
I majored in pre-med
(He's got a big lead)
(Picked off)
Just stayed for one semester
(It could be he's out)
Tom's out, who's next?
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Swing it now
Everybody strikes out nine times out of ten
But you got to step up to the plate son 'cause every now and then
(Fast ball)
She walked right up to me
(Here's the pitch)
Said "could I take you home?"
(There's a drive)
Hey boys, I'll see you later
(It could be, it, it is!)
Goin', goin', goin', gone
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Holy cow
"Swing" by Trace Adkins is a song about baseball that goes beyond just the game. It starts with the classic "Take me out to the ball game" lyrics but quickly introduces the sound of the bat hitting the ball with "Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing." The repetitive lyrics simulate the swinging of a bat, creating a rhythm that makes you want to move.
As the song progresses, it tells the story of a player named Jimmy who strikes out, prompting the next batter to step up to the plate. The lyrics also take on a different direction, as the singer tries to pick up a girl in the stands between strikes. He tries cheesy pick-up lines like "Hey baby, do you do come here often?" and "Hey baby, now what's your sign?" but strikes out just like Jimmy.
Despite the string of strikeouts, the singer encourages the players to keep swinging, as he believes that everyone strikes out nine times out of ten. But he emphasizes that it's important to step up to the plate and swing because "every now and then" you'll hit it out of the park.
In "Swing", Trace Adkins captures the essence of baseball with its upbeat and rhythmic melody. The lyrics tell a story of how the game can bring people together, not just on the field but also in the stands. It's about taking risks, stepping up to the plate, and swinging for the fences.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me out to the ball game
The singer wants to go to a baseball game
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
The audience is encouraged to cheer and shout for the batter to swing his bat at the ball.
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
(Strike one)
The batter has missed the first pitch.
Hey baby, do you do come here often?
The singer is using a pickup line and is interested in the woman he is talking to.
(Strike two)
The batter has missed the second pitch.
Hey baby, now what's your sign?
The singer is using another pickup line to try and impress the woman.
(Strike three)
The batter has missed the third pitch, and is out.
Hold on now, where you goin'?
The singer is asking for the woman's contact information.
(He is out)
The batter has been declared out.
Jimmy's out, next in line
The next batter steps up to the plate.
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
The audience is encouraged to cheer for the next batter.
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
(First base)
The batter has successfully hit the ball and is on first base.
Why yes I went to Harvard
The singer is pretending to be educated and accomplished.
(Safe)
The batter has successfully made it to the base without being tagged out.
I majored in pre-med
The singer is furthering his fake education credentials.
(He's got a big lead)
The runner on base is poised to steal another base.
(Picked off)
The runner on base has been caught by the pitcher or catcher and will be tagged out.
(It could be he's out)
There is a possibility the runner has been tagged out.
Tom's out, who's next?
Another batter steps up to the plate.
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
The audience is encouraged to cheer for the next batter.
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing
Repeating previous
Swing it now
Encouragement to the current batter to swing his bat.
Everybody strikes out nine times out of ten
Failure is common.
But you got to step up to the plate son 'cause every now and then
You have to put yourself out there even if it means risking failure.
(Fast ball)
The pitcher throws a fastball.
She walked right up to me
A woman approached the singer.
(Here's the pitch)
The pitcher is about to throw the ball.
Said "could I take you home?"
The woman propositioned the singer.
(There's a drive)
The batter hits the ball.
Hey boys, I'll see you later
The singer is leaving his friends to spend time with the woman.
(It could be, it, it is!)
The ball hit by the batter has resulted in a home run.
Goin', goin', goin', gone
The ball has been hit beyond the field and over the wall.
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
(Swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing batter batter, swing)
Repeating previous
Holy cow
An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Stapleton, Frank Rogers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nintendoborn
Everyone was like "holy shit how'd he do that!?"
When you got arms like that you could hit it all around the world
@LetsNerdOut
Also helps that 90% of country boys played baseball at some point in their lives
@rick9074
Yea thats one of the sports even the none sportsy guys played at my school
@jenhynote1928
I was like that and every one plays base ball at least once even I do and I'm a girl I also am good at it and love base ball
@Willow-rq8np
Wrong D tour.
@alesc7741
Just saw him perform this at the actual stadium, I had no idea until he brought it up. He knocked it out of the park (I'll let myself out now)
@wildestcowboy2668
Is this in Atlanta Georgia?
@beannamated
I had no idea. Love him even more now. Baseball is THE best sport! What stadium is this?
@staceyanndecarolis5475
A
@danielsingletary4256
This song is gonna be stuck in my head for the rest of the day!!