The Swimmer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by rob1015689 

Cover art for The Swimmer lyrics by Sleater-Kinney

Carrie Brownstein mentioned this song in her book, "Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl" and stated the lyrics came while she was dating a swimmer, her feelings of peaceful solitude and wholeness while swimming but alienation and disconnection when back on land. It also feels like there's a further meaning that you only truly connect with yourself while in a state of isolation while following your desires.

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