Swimming
Embracing Farewell: Oliver Nolan's 'Swimming' Reveals a Poetic Goodbye
Lyrics
We are so tired
We are exhausted and worn out.
So darling close your eyes
Addressing a loved one to close their eyes, possibly seeking comfort or escape.
The heat compels to drifting
The heat induces a sense of drifting, suggesting a desire to escape or let go.
We say our last goodbye
Saying a final farewell, indicating an ending or separation.
Songs of dreams unsung
Reference to unfulfilled dreams and aspirations.
The sun's our last one
The setting sun symbolizes an approaching end or closure.
I wake up next to you
Waking up beside a significant other, possibly highlighting a sense of connection.
Small blue eyes
Describing the partner's eyes as small and blue, adding personal detail.
Smell of fabric burning
Sensory imagery of the smell of burning fabric, evoking a specific atmosphere.
Swimming in our clothes
Engaging in an intimate act of swimming while clothed.
For water black we're yearning
Expressing a longing for dark water, suggesting a desire for depth or mystery.
The frost falls on our toes
Frost falling on toes implies a cold or chilling experience amid the water.
Songs of dreams unsung
Reiteration of dreams left unfulfilled, emphasizing their significance.
The sun's our last one
Reemphasizing the setting sun as a symbol of an impending conclusion.
I wake up next to you
Repeated waking up next to a loved one, reinforcing a sense of connection.
Small blue eyes
Reiteration of the small blue eyes, possibly highlighting their importance.
Feeling so safe here
Expressing a feeling of safety and reluctance to leave the current state.
I don't want to go
Declaring a reluctance to depart or move away.
Head seeing so clear
Claiming a clear perception, possibly indicating a moment of clarity or understanding.
Keep me inside
A plea to be kept inside, suggesting a desire for protection or containment.
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