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- This Boy Can't Swim Lyrics / with translationsThis boy can't swim, he's wearing too many skins
I hope he sinks, then he'll forget everything
Dreamt up the lies that would hold it together
Then realised those he lied to were cleverer
Left on the side they have long since rejoined him
Back in the fold thick as thieves they will weigh him down
2nd verse (chords as above)
This boy can't swim he's carrying too many sins
I hope he sinks, till he forgets everything
2nd chorus
'good as gold' alternates with 'thick as thieves'
I hope he sinks, then he'll forget everything
Dreamt up the lies that would hold it together
Then realised those he lied to were cleverer
Left on the side they have long since rejoined him
Back in the fold thick as thieves they will weigh him down
This boy can't swim he's carrying too many sins
I hope he sinks, till he forgets everything
2nd chorus
'good as gold' alternates with 'thick as thieves'
Facts about This Boy Can't Swim
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This Boy Can't Swim is written by Cerys Matthews, Mark Roberts.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'This Boy Can't Swim' by Catatonia explores the emotions of guilt and the effects of lying through the metaphor of drowning, which symbolizes the heaviness of sins and lies. This boy can't swim lyrics mainly focus on feelings of angst, despair, reflection, anger, and social commentary. The song also highlights the role of deceit and lies, the burden of guilt, the hope for redemption and reconciliation, and betrayal. The lyrics have matured and are more complex with the themes of deceit, guilt, and a character's desire to 'sink' and forget. The language and imagery, although not direct, imply darker shades that might not be suitable for younger listeners without parental supervision.
Who wrote This Boy Can't Swim lyrics?
This Boy Can't Swim is written by Cerys Matthews, Mark Roberts.
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What is the meaning behind This Boy Can't Swim lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'This Boy Can't Swim' by Catatonia explores the emotions of guilt and the effects of lying through the metaphor of drowning, which symbolizes the heaviness of sins and lies. This boy can't swim lyrics mainly focus on feelings of angst, despair, reflection, anger, and social commentary. The song also highlights the role of deceit and lies, the burden of guilt, the hope for redemption and reconciliation, and betrayal. The lyrics have matured and are more complex with the themes of deceit, guilt, and a character's desire to 'sink' and forget. The language and imagery, although not direct, imply darker shades that might not be suitable for younger listeners without parental supervision.
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