Alas, I Cannot Swim Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Chantal16 

Cover art for Alas, I Cannot Swim lyrics by Laura Marling

I think most of this album is about her being guarded. She won't allow herself to fall in love and be happy because she knows that her mind will fuck it up eventually and she'll end up hurting herself and others. She has commitment issues and she doesn't want to hurt anyone, that's how i see it anyways.