In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Days swiftly come and go
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings to arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old
They bend, they fold
And so do I to a new love
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
You thought your problems were gone
Carry me
Away, away, away
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings to arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old
They bend, they fold
And so do I to a new love
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
You thought your problems were gone
Carry me
Away, away, away
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Lyrics submitted by punkerchik06
Swing, Swing Lyrics as written by Tyson V Ritter Nick Don Wheeler
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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haha....for about six months now i've thought that they were saying "tabletop" instead of "tangles of." my eyes are opened, and i feel like a huge nerd.
this song i can totally relate to! i get attached to some guy, they break my heart and somehow i can't get over them. so i just want some guy to sweep me off my feet so i can ditch the "former love". i just wanna sing this to the guy that breaks my heart because it says exactly what i would want to say to him. "did you think that i would cry on the phone? do you know what it feels like being alone? i'll find someone new" its sayin, "hey! did u ever consider how i would feel? how would u like to be alone...but guess what, i'll find someone new, because you're an ass" i could just go on forever about how great the lyrics are to this song! the wording is perfect! aar kick ass! and are awesome in concert! :) they need to come back to cali soon!
this is such a radd song!! i love it so much! this is one kick ass band!
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I did too!! I have always thought it was tables of my heart until recently.. And instead of former love, I thought it was Form of love.. Blah@Me LoL..
Anyways, I think we all know the meaning of this song.. Its about trying to move on from a relationship and pain that was caused by cheating, etc.. This song manages to always touch me personally.. So moving! Love it!
hey thats right, you got good listenin skills. shit. well this song rocks and the whole band rocks.. check out my website
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actauly dude the first line is days not he and on the second verse its wish cast into the sky and do you think not did.
dont try to sound like you know it all, man. its on allamericanrejects.com/rejects.htm ...anyways, i love this song. i think AAR are very talented and original... not a sound i hear everyday...
"Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of, my heart is crushed by a former love. Can you help me find a way to carry on again?"
... i love that whole part.... its already a classic to me...
"he swiftly come and go i'm dreaming of her she's seeing other guys emotions a stir "
.. this has to be one of my favorite songs ever. i love how he sings that first part. i wake up to the song every morning and it always ALWAYS makes me happy.
this is such a danky song..emo with an edge..im loving this band
this song is amazing i cant get it out of my head i find myself singing it all the time. deff check out this band cause they rock.