Swing Lo Magellan Lyrics

Lyric discussion by goransisak 

Cover art for Swing Lo Magellan lyrics by Dirty Projectors

Swing low is a old spiritual sung by plantation slaves. Swing Low primarily refers to their eventual semblances of freedom, E.T.A. 28th August 1963. Possibly, the "Sweet Chariot" symbolizes civil rights legislation that may free the oppressed black peoples of America, and everywhere in a more general way.

Swing Low, Sweet Chaaariot, Comin' for to carry me home...