Swing Life Away
Rise Against
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Am I loud and clear, or am I breaking up? Am I still your charm, or am I just bad luck? Are we getting closer, or are we just getting more lost? I'll show you mine if you show me yours first Let's compare scars, I'll tell you whose is worse Let's unwrite these pages and replace them with our own words We live on front porches and swing life away, We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end, I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand I've been here so long, I think that it's time to move The winter's so cold, summer's over too soon Let's pack our bags and settle down where palm trees grow I've got some friends, some that I hardly know But we've had some times, I wouldn't trade for the world We chase these days down with talks of the places that we will go We live on front porches and swing life away We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand until you hold my hand Until you hold my hand I'll show you mine if you show me yours first Let's compare scars, I'll tell you whose is worse Let's unwrite these pages and replace them with our own words We live on front porches and swing life away We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand Swing life away Swing life away Swing life away Swing life away
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Written by: JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, BRANDON BARNES, CHRISTOPHER CHASSE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Formation"Swing Life Away" was written by vocalist and lead guitarist, Tim McIlrath, giving it its raw and moving emotional ties.
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Lyrics InspirationMany believe that the lyrics of "Swing Life Away" were inspired by Tim McIlrath's personal life and experiences.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the categories of acoustic rock and punk rock, displaying Rise Against's versatility in musical styles.
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Album PlacementReleased in 2005, "Swing Life Away" was a part of the band's album "Siren Song of the Counter Culture", also their major label debut.
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Chart SuccessThe song has been a commercial success for Rise Against, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Acoustic Performance"Swing Life Away" is predominantly acoustic, which was a departure from Rise Against's usual heavier rock sound.
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Video FeaturesThe music video features the band members performing in a small, rundown apartment, cementing the song’s theme of taking pleasure in simple, everyday life despite circumstances.
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Popularity ContinuanceDespite being released over a decade ago, "Swing Life Away" continues to be one of Rise Against's most popular songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists and bands have performed cover versions of "Swing Life Away", displaying its widespread impact in the music industry.
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Song MeaningThe song’s lyrical content deals with themes of contentment, simplicity, and appreciating the small things in life.
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Musical Transition"Swing Life Away" marked an important transition in Rise Against's music style, as they begun incorporating more melodic and acoustic elements into their work from this point onwards.
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Fan ConnectionMany fans consider this song to be iconic and distinctive of the band’s sound and message.
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