Lyrics
Didn't know I was swimming with sharks
The speaker didn't realize they were dealing with dangerous individuals ("sharks").
But dangerous is oh just who you are
Acknowledging the inherent danger of the person involved.
Pulled me down and dragged into the dark
The speaker feels pulled down and engulfed by darkness due to the actions of the other person.
Beneath the surface, yelling's worth-
Describing the perilous situation beneath the surface where communication may be difficult.
Lessoning your bites grip, marked your prey I can't slip
Trying to escape the grasp of the dangerous individual, who has left a lasting impact ("marked your prey").
Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
The dangerous person is now using their charm ("luring with those lips") to deepen the impact, leading to a sense of drowning in darkness.
Trapped and can't quit, circling when I tip
Feeling trapped and unable to break free from the dangerous situation, with a sense of impending danger ("circling when I tip").
Now luring with those lips, drowning
Repetition of the idea of being lured and drowning, emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
I'm swimming with sharks
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the theme of being in a dangerous situation and drowning in darkness.
I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-Lessoning your bites grip, marked your prey I can't slip
Reiteration of the struggles to escape and the alluring nature of the dangerous person.
Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-Trapped and can't quit, circling when I tip
-Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-You've sunk your teeth now so deep in my skin
The impact of the dangerous person's actions has become profound ("sunk your teeth so deep"), causing harm to the speaker.
My body breaks from the weight of your sin
The weight of the sins committed by the dangerous person is breaking the speaker down physically.
Hands growing colder, need to escape
Describing the physical and emotional toll of the situation, with a desire to escape.
But time's run out, your feast awaits
Time has run out for escape, and the dangerous person's actions are imminent ("feast awaits").
Lessoning your bites grip, marked your prey I can't slip
Repetition of the struggles and the allure of the dangerous person.
Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-Trapped and can't quit, circling when I tip
-Now luring with those lips, drowning
-I'm swimming with sharks
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the continued struggle and the overwhelming darkness.
I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-Lessoning your bites grip, marked your prey I can't slip
Continued expression of the struggle to escape and the captivating nature of the dangerous individual.
Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-Trapped and can't quit, circling when I tip
-Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-I'm swimming with sharks
Reiteration of the chorus, underscoring the ongoing battle and the feeling of drowning in darkness.
I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-I'm swimming with sharks
-Drowning in the dark
-Lessoning your bites grip, marked your prey I can't slip
Final repetition of the challenges faced, emphasizing the inability to escape and the captivating influence of the dangerous person.
Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
-Trapped and can't quit, circling when I tip
-Now luring with those lips, drowning in the dark
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