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Swing On This

Alice In Chains

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Swing On This

Mother said come home

Father said come home

Sisters said come home

So my friends said come home

I said

Let me be, I'm alright

Can't you see, I'm just fine

Little skinny, okay

I'm asleep anyway

Then I heard a voice

Said "Son you have a choice"

I then slapped my face

Let me be, I'm okay

I'm awake anyway

It's too bright over there

I can shift, cannot steer

So I drive them away

For a while, then I stay

[Solo]

Now I have to go home

Do as, when in Rome

Let me be, I'm alright

Can't you see I'm just fine

Little skinny, okay

I'm asleep anyway

Let me be, I'm okay

I'm awake anyway

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Swing On This by Alice In Chains reflects themes of defiance, internal struggle, and addiction. The lyrics convey a sense of being stuck in a difficult situation, possibly alluding to the band's known battles with substance abuse. There's a poignant tone of frustration, but also a resolution to deal with it on their own terms. Lines like 'Let me be, I'm alright / Can't you see, I'm just fine' highlight a defensive attitude, suggesting the protagonist's desire for independence, even in the face of hardship.

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