My Brother Taught Me How To Swim
Navigating Love's Depths: Lessons from 'My Brother Taught Me How To Swim'
Lyrics
My brother taught me how to swim
Learning to navigate challenges with guidance from the speaker's brother.
We treaded water underneath the ocean's skin
Facing difficulties together, submerged in the vastness of life.
And then he washed away my sins
Symbolic cleansing of wrongdoing or guilt by the brother.
He held me closer as the tide was coming in
Support and protection provided during challenging times.
But then why, what could I say?
Questioning the significance and implications of the brother's actions.
What would it mean?
Uncertainty about the meaning or purpose of the brother's teachings.
'Cause then I, I'd give away
Fear of losing the depth of emotions by revealing them.
All the love I feel
The speaker experiences profound love that they are hesitant to disclose.
Just a child, I was waiting
Recalling a childhood state of anticipation.
On the line, he elevated
The brother's actions elevated the speaker's perspective.
He stayed put while I was wandering
The brother remained steadfast while the speaker was wandering.
Count so long he started wondering
Counting the duration of separation, leading to questioning.
Why, I got lost
Reflecting on the reasons behind feeling lost.
My brother taught me how to give
Learning the art of giving and selflessness from the brother.
He spilt his love until it stretches too thin
Expressing love generously, possibly to the point of exhaustion.
Oh how I wanna be like him
Admiration for the brother's qualities and a desire to emulate them.
He takes away the weight before your heart gives in
Alleviating burdens before emotional breakdowns occur.
But then why, what could I say?
Continued uncertainty and questioning regarding the brother's influence.
What would it mean?
Doubts about the significance and impact of expressing emotions.
'Cause then I, I'd give away
Fear of losing the intensity of emotions through disclosure.
All the love I feel
Reiteration of the profound and reserved love felt by the speaker.
Just a child, I was waiting
Recollection of a childhood characterized by waiting and anticipation.
On the line, he elevated
The brother's actions elevated the speaker's perspective once more.
He stayed put while I was wandering
The brother's constancy compared to the speaker's wandering nature.
Count so long he started wondering
Counting the duration of separation, leading to renewed questioning.
Why, I got lost
Reflecting on the persistent sense of being lost.
If I love the way my brother loves
If the speaker loved as the brother does, events would unfold differently.
None of it would happen like the way that it was
Highlighting the contrast between the speaker's love and the brother's.
But then why, what could I say?
Reiteration of doubts and questions about expressing deep emotions.
What would it mean?
Uncertainty about the consequences and meaning of revealing emotions.
'Cause then I, I'd give away
Fear of losing the intensity of emotions through disclosure.
All the love I feel
Reiteration of the profound and reserved love felt by the speaker.
Just a child, I was waiting
Recollection of a childhood characterized by waiting and anticipation.
On the line, he elevated
The brother's actions elevated the speaker's perspective once more.
He stayed put while I was wandering
The brother's constancy compared to the speaker's wandering nature.
Count so long he started wondering
Counting the duration of separation, leading to renewed questioning.
Why, I got lost
Continued reflection on the persistent sense of being lost.
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