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SWIM Lyrics

by BTS

Lyricist: Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Jungkook

30 views • Published on Sep 26, 2026

SWIM Lyrics

Swim, swim Water falling off your skin Swim, swim I could spend a lifetime watching you Swim, swim This is how it all begins Swim, swim I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive Bad world, gone away and I still wake up in this mad world Name a place that I could breathe on this map, world Lookin' like a goody, goody in this bad world, bad world Don't know how to act, girl I'm in the deep, tell me where the hell you at, girl? Oh, you ain't even gotta love me bad, girl You know that I'm never holdin' back, girl Yeah So easy, don't make it so hard Nights like these, I just wanna get lost Right here with the moon and the sharks I ain't gotta think 'bout a thing, baby, I just Swim, swim Water falling off your skin Swim, swim I could spend a lifetime watching you Swim (Swim), swim (Swim) This is how it all begins Swim, swim I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive Water, water so deep, water so deep Take it off the ground, I ain't never gettin' cold feet Yeah, you know me, yeah, you know me Sittin' on the shore, now I'm ready for the whole sea I can feel the high waves comin' (Yeah) Why you run away? You can run in (Yeah) Salt on my tongue, she's stunnin' (Oh) You're the only place that I wanna be, yeah Swim, swim Water falling off your skin Swim, swim I could spend a lifetime watching you Swim (Swim), swim (Swim) This is how it all begins Swim, swim I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive Splash (Splash), drift (Drift) I make waves with my two fins (Two fins) Splash (Woo), drip (Drip) I just wanna take it across the line Under here, we don't chase the time Baby, everything can't be so sad (So sad) Turn my face from the land I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive Swim, swim Water falling off your skin Swim, swim I could spend a lifetime watching you Swim (Swim), swim (Swim) Let it all begin Swim, swim I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive

Meaning of SWIM

“Swim” by BTS is a visceral exploration of escapism and the desperate yearning for release from an overwhelming, “bad world,” delivered with a potent blend of raw vulnerability and exhilarating energy. The core theme revolves around a desire to submerge oneself – literally and metaphorically – in something vast and untamed, represented powerfully by water. The repeated mantra of “Swim, swim” isn’t just a simple instruction; it's an invocation, a plea for liberation from the anxieties and expectations of daily life. The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with feeling lost and inadequate within a world that feels suffocatingly “goody, goody,” prompting a need to retreat into the primal instinct of survival and immersion. The song’s narrative unfolds as an internal struggle – a desire to abandon social constraints and self-doubt for a pure, instinctive experience. The imagery of diving, sharks, moonlight, and crashing waves establishes a powerful contrast between the turbulent “mad world” outside and the serene, almost hypnotic, depths within. RM's delivery emphasizes this emotional journey; his vocals shift from anxious questioning (“Don’t know how to act, girl”) to confident assertion as he embraces the freedom of the water. Ultimately, "Swim" isn’t simply about a physical action but symbolizes shedding burdens, letting go of control, and finding solace in an uninhibited connection with nature – a message BTS consistently delivers through their music, suggesting that true self-discovery often lies within embracing vulnerability and daring to dive into the unknown.

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