Lyrics

Song Title: Swim

Artist : Jack’s Mannequin

1. Why did you choose this song? Why is it important to you?

I chose this song because it is an inspirational song and I really love the message that it sends.

2. What is the story in the lyrics?

He wrote majority of this album while he was battling cancer and this is just one of his songs that portrays his struggles. In the song in particular he is talking about how we should never give up no matter what life throws at us and even when things get hard we have to continue and follow our dreams

3. What is the structure?

Most of the song is free verse but randomly throughout the song he adds in some A.B.A.B

4. What is the emotional tone or mood?

Inspirational and hopeful.

5. What is the message or lesson?

No matter how hard life gets or what is has to throw at us we can’t give up and we have to continue to follow or dreams

6. What is the intention of this piece of music?

Inspire the listener.