Story Behind The Song
Swallowed up whole, amongst other things, is a Soccer term, referring to a forward in front of goal being completely stifled by the defense. The song is about the open goal that the singer was presented with and which he squandered, leaving his life meaningless and empty.
Song Description
A man is reflecting on the chances he didn't take in his life, leaving him empty and alone.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Depressing, Poignant |
Subject |
Failure, Darkness |
| Similar Artists |
The Beatles, Radiohead |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
She's coming on strong - it won't be long until I fall
Been there before; wasn't so sure - now I can feel it in my bones
But this isn't right; this isn't right; this isn't alright
Losing control, missing the goal - swallowed up whole
I don't even know what is real. Everything's on fire
But I can't remember how to feel
This isn't right; nothing is right; nothing is alright
I'm losing control, missing the goal - swallowed up whole
No one else will see what I see. Everybody's home
But nobody's waiting there for me
Hold on to your dreams, somehow they seem to sooth the soul
Mine washed away one rainy day; now I wander out alone
Into the night; into the night; into the long night
Out of control, missing the goal - swallowed up whole