The Swimmer
[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Beneath the surface, I have found true despair
As my lungs fill with water and I gasp out for air
The life in my eyes begins to fade
While my inner transgressions remain unpaid

[Pre-Chorus]
I can’t feel my own skin drowning in the undertow, the undertow!
I’ll never make it out alive, I need you to revive me

[Chorus]
I can’t breathe, the weight of the world is pulling me under
Keep my head above water, so I can see you again
The waves crash upon me, over and over, over and over
And I’m drowning in the sunset, baby, will you revive me?

[Verse 2]
My fate is one that only I will know
I feel the wrath of all that lies below
I think a shark just swam right by my leg
When will you realize that this is the end?
[Bridge]
On a ship lost at sea, this storm is headed for me
In an ocean of my fears, not a single life jacket here

[Verse 3]
I’ve fallen off the edge, I never learned how to swim
I kick and I scream, caught in the rip tide
Deeper and deeper, I need a lifeguard
Or something, I need them here

[Pre-Chorus]
Contact the coast guard! No, seriously, help!
I’m not that buoyant! I need you to revive me!

[Chorus]
I can’t breathe, the weight of the world is pulling me under
Keep my head above water, so I can see you again
The waves crash upon me, over and over, over and over
And I’m drowning in the sunset, baby, will you revive me?

[Outro]
Yeah, alright, grab your partner and gather ‘round, we’re about to
Go downtown, this is how we do it in Tennessee, watch carefully!
And play that cowbell! Yeehaw! Needs more cowbell!
Red Solo cups and chewing tobacco!