Swimming in the Undertow
Navigating Shadows: Unraveling the Twilight Tale in 'Swimming in the Undertow'
Lyrics
You were talkin like you had discovered a rare and exotic bird
You spoke as if you had found something extraordinary, like a rare and exotic bird.
Had a feelin like I shouldn't believe it but I hung onto every word
I felt hesitant about believing you, but I clung to every word you said.
It takes an effort just to play that part, trade away my time
Playing a role requires effort, trading away my time.
Didn't say it doesn't pay to be smart, better toe the line
Not saying intelligence doesn't matter, it's advisable to conform and follow the rules.
And I'm callin out to the ones who know
Calling out to those who understand.
In the twilight of the empire, we'll leave no stone unturned
In the decline of the empire, we will thoroughly explore every possibility.
People say it's the end of an era, gotta cash in the ticket line
People claim it's the end of an era, and there's a rush to capitalize on it.
Drivin in, the funerals keep comin, like the number of traffic signs
Driving in, the frequency of funerals is high, comparable to the number of traffic signs.
Up go the flags, and the radio is gonna save my life
Raising flags, relying on the radio to save one's life.
Callin out on a tin-can phone, say everything is fine
Calling out on a tin-can phone, asserting that everything is fine.
And I'm callin out to the ones who know
Calling out again to those who understand.
In the twilight of the empire, we'll leave no stone unturned
In the decline of the empire, we will leave no opportunity unexplored.
I'm callin out to the ones who know
Calling out once more to those who understand.
Feelin alright, despite it, I'm swimmin in the undertow
Despite challenges, feeling alright, and navigating through difficulties.
You were talkin like you had discovered a rare and exotic bird
Repeating the earlier expression about discovering something extraordinary.
Had a feelin like I shouldn't believe it, but I hung onto every word
Despite doubts, still holding onto every word spoken.
It takes an effort just to play that part, waste away my life
Playing a role requires effort, but this time, it seems like a waste of life.
Calin out on the radio, say everything is fine
Calling out on the radio, claiming that everything is fine.
And I'm callin out to the ones who know
Calling out again to those who understand.
In the twilight of the empire, we'll leave no stone unturned
In the decline of the empire, we will leave no opportunity unexplored.
I'm callin out to the ones who know
Calling out once more to those who understand.
Feelin alright, despite it, I'm swimmin in the undertow
Despite challenges, feeling alright, and navigating through difficulties.
I got no business bein' here (Ooh sha la la, ooh sha la la)
Expressing a sense of not belonging or having a purpose to be present.
I got no business bein' here (Ooh sha la la, ooh sha la la)
Repeating the sentiment of not having a valid reason to be here.
I got no business bein' here (Ooh sha la la, ooh sha la la)
Reiterating the feeling of being out of place without a clear purpose.
I got no business bein' here
Continuing to emphasize the lack of a legitimate reason for being present.
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